Brisbane gay scene
Neil McLucas is an icon of the Brisbane LGBTIQA+ scene. Owning some of Brisbane’s first gay establishments, he continues to provide locals with a safe space at The Sportsman Hotel.
A Renegade Child: Public Nudity and burnt down Dunnies
Neil grew up in the rural town of Roma in central-west Queensland. An illegitimate child, he spent his preceding childhood passing between family members. Eventually, his mother married a Catholic. Neil was never his stepfathers’ favourite child. Perhaps for good reason, he says. Neil describes his younger self as &#;terribly out of order&#;. He earned local renown for running around town nude and burning down a couple of dunnies – two things that he hopefully didn’t do at the same time. Neil couldn&#;t be quietened down. Not only because of his rebellious ways but also for his love of performing and his artistic passions.
The Carmen Miranda of the Outback
Destiny Rogers wrote in QNews Magazine of discovering newspaper mentions of Neil during his childhood. Though not for arson. The Western Star and Roma Advocate documented Neil winning the
As the capital city of the Sunshine State, Brisbane’s bustling CBD, scenic green spaces, and vigorous nightlife offer a little something for everyone.
Brisbane’s LGBTQIA+ community is active and engaged, with a number of annual Queer events. Big Gay Day, which happens in May each year, raises funds for LGBTQIA+ charities. MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture takes over the city each year with Queer performances, stories and art. Brisbane Pride runs many events throughout the year, including the Brisbane Pride Festival, Queen’s Ball, Reasonable Day, and Pride March.
Head to Fortitude Valley for some of Queensland’s best nightlife. Theme your night with unique venues like an arcade bar, a minigolf bar, and a comic book bar. Or visit LGBTQIA+ venues like The Beat Megaclub, The Wickham, and Fluffy’s. Brisbane also has a thriving Drag and Ballroom scene, and you’re sure to find a performance happening almost every night of the week.
Getting around Brisbane is easy and accessible, with trains running to most major suburbs (CBD, South Bank, Fortitude Valley) and over bus routes rea
Three gay bars to bag a Brisbanite on a Saturday night
By Chris Williams, updated 3 years ago in Travel and party / In Australia
Hunting for Brisbane gay clubs and bars on a Saturday night? Here’s our guide to navigating some of the city’s most accepted LGBTI establishments. Buckle up and Bundy on down for a quality Queensland adventure.
It’s Saturday darkness in Brisbane. Expect to encounter a melting pot of people and personalities as rampant and diverse as the lush foliage that decorates this modern concrete jungle. In contrast to its larger interstate counterparts, what Brisbane does exceptionally well is enabling inclusive intermingling in its venues. All sexualities and genders earn stuck in together to construct it one hell of a fun night out.
We’re not sure if it’s the humid subtropical climate that encourages us to get frisky here. Perhaps we’re simply absorbing Queensland’s freewheeling, free-spirited and low pretension attitude. Either way, whether you’re an established Brisbanite or a visiting queen in Queensland, buckle up and brace yourself for a butt load of ant
Gay Bars and Clubs in Brisbane
Gay Bars and Clubs Brisbane
If you are looking for a place to get out with your fabulous outfit and eyebrows on fleek, then Brisbane is for you. With a range of Gay bars and clubs in Brisbane for you to travel on your weekend you won&#;t be disappointed.
YAHHSS Brisbane! This town is the For a destination that isn’t particularly well-known international, Brisbane has a surprisingly striking range of nightlife options that promise plenty of fun for everyone &#; especially the LGBTQI scene. The local community is vivacious, opening and always up for a good time. We’re talking an ample availability of themed nights, drag performances, leather and festish events. So Just like Shania Twain belted out in the late 90s…Let’s verb girls!
Top Gay Bars and Clubs in Brisbane
The Beat MegaClub
(Source: The Beat Megaclub)
Since opening its doors in , The Beat MegaClub has maintained a reputation of being the biggest and arguably best gay night club in Brisbane. The nightlife hub is open days a year and boasts 5 clubrooms, 7 bars and six beer