Wickham Hotel Archives - Star Observer /tag/wickham-hotel Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:51:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Wickham Hotel Archives - Star Observer /tag/wickham-hotel 32 32 Queensland Gay Community Periodic Survey will return to the Wickham /news/national-news/queensland-news/queensland-gay-community-periodic-survey-will-return-to-the-wickham/140593 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:51:00 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=140593 Brisbane's iconic Wickham Hotel will once again host the Gay Community Periodic Survey after facing backlash from the LGBTI community for refusing to host the surveys at its venue last year.

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Brisbane’s Wickham Hotel offers dropbox option for gay men’s health survey /news/national-news/queensland-news/brisbanes-wickham-hotel-offers-dropbox-option-for-gay-mens-health-survey/127962 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:14:57 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=127962 The Wickham Hotel has announced it will offer the Gay Community Periodic Survey via a dropbox option. HIV organisations and academics have welcomed the move but said it was not the "optimum" delivery method and defended the survey's role in LGBTI-friendly venues.

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The Wickham Hotel refuses to host gay health surveys /news/national-news/queensland-news/the-wickham-hotel-refuses-to-host-gay-health-surveys/127756 /news/national-news/queensland-news/the-wickham-hotel-refuses-to-host-gay-health-surveys/127756#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:52:57 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=127756 The Wickham Hotel has refused to allow the annual Gay Community Periodic Survey and COUNT study from being held at the venue. The decision has been labelled "disappointing" and "concerning" by academics running the surveys and the hotel has been urged to reconsider.

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Brisbane’s Wickham Hotel reaffirms its gay identity amidst major changes /news/national-news/queensland-news/brisbanes-wickham-hotel-reaffirms-its-gay-identity-amidst-major-changes/123980 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 07:51:50 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=123980 THE owners of Brisbane’s iconic Wickham Hotel have confirmed their ongoing commitment to the community that has defined its history for decades when the LGBTI-friendly venue returns at-capacity following renovations. ...

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Brisbane’s big gay success /news/national-news/queensland-news/brisbanes-big-gay-success/120090 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:59:52 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=120090 ONE of the biggest days on Brisbane’s LGBTI calendar not only went off without a hitch, but $25,000 was also raised for four Queensland-based LGBTI charities. Despite just a touch ...

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Brisbane’s gay strip set for renovations /news/brisbanes-gay-strip-set-for-renovations/115370 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:55:25 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=115370 BRISBANE’S primary gay nightclub district Brunswick Street Mall is about to undergo major renovations in an effort to breathe new life into the precinct that has been criticised as neglected, ...

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Brisbane loses its ‘Panda’ /news/brisbane-loses-its-panda/100488 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:57:01 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=100488 The body of former Sportsman Hotel bartender JayK Kimmorley has been found after a social media campaign to find the missing Brisbane man last week. Kimmorley – or ‘Panda’ as ...

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Acceptance ‘means the absolute world’ /artsentertainment/acceptance-means-the-absolute-world/85963 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:47:31 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=85963 Australian country music star Beccy Cole will perform at her first official LGBTI event since coming out as a lesbian on the ABC’s Australian Story in July. Headlining at this ...

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Line-up of queer music talent /news/line-up-of-queer-music-talent/85252 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:15:13 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=85252 The Holes & Poles bandfest returns in 2012 with another round of great queer musical talent. The Brisbane Pride Festival fundraiser features some of the best up-and-coming bands, artists and ...

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Brisbane gets loud and proud /features/community-spotlight/brisbane-call-to-show-your-pride/80461 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:25:47 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=80461 It’s more important than ever to show support for the LGBTI community in the Sunshine State, and it intends to throw down the welcome mat this year during the Brisbane ...

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After the ball is over /news/after-the-ball-is-over-2/77539 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:47:22 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=77539 The Wickham Hotel will host three Born This Way Ball Lady Gaga after-parties to coincide with the pop star’s Brisbane concerts on June 13, 14 and 16. Little monsters can ...

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Wickham comes of age /news/wickham-comes-of-age/76539 Tue, 01 May 2012 04:17:26 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=76539 Brisbane’s Wickham Hotel celebrates its 18th birthday on Saturday, May 5. DJs Les Smith, Magnus, Ish, ACraig, Kylie Rose and Frankie Trouble will help out with tunes and there’ll performances ...

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Big plans for Brisbane Pride
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Queer radio fights for its life /news/queer-radio-fights-for-its-life/73213 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:00:32 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=73213 Three LGBTI radio programs at community radio station 4ZZZ will combine forces to stay afloat this weekend with a joint fundraiser. The station desperately needs a new transmitter to keep ...

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Cupid gets queer /news/cupid-gets-queer/71279 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:49:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=71279 Brisbane’s Wickham Hotel will host a romantic-themed fundraiser for Open Doors LGBT youth service on February 18. There will be entertainment from special guest DJ Ish, performances from Jules Woo ...

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Showing youth the love /news/showing-youth-the-love/70180 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:52:59 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=70180 Open Doors Youth Service, which supports LGBT people aged between 12-24, will hold a special fundraiser in February in conjunction with the Wickham Hotel in Fortitude Valley. Cupid Gets Queer: ...

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RuPaul confirmed for Big Gay Day /features/community-spotlight/rupaul-confirmed-for-big-gay-day/70213 /features/community-spotlight/rupaul-confirmed-for-big-gay-day/70213#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:02:55 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=70213 RuPaul has confirmed an appearance at Brisbane’s Big Gay Day 2012 event. The world’s first drag queen supermodel will also make a headline appearance at Sydney Mardi Gras and Melbourne’s ...

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Wickham to return to glory days /news/wickham-to-return-to-glory-days/66952 /news/wickham-to-return-to-glory-days/66952#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:12:53 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=66952 The owners of iconic gay Brisbane venue, the Wickham Hotel, have announced a major renovations program starting early next year. The Wickham is owned by the Spirit Group, the liquor ...

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Brisbane to shop ’til it drops /news/brisbane-to-shop-%e2%80%99til-it-drops-2/66935 /news/brisbane-to-shop-%e2%80%99til-it-drops-2/66935#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:38:08 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=66935 Brisbane Pride has teamed up with more than 20 shops in Fortitude Valley to hold the city’s first Shop Till You Drop on December 3. Participating shops will donate either ...

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Brisbane to shop ’til it drops /news/brisbane-to-shop-%e2%80%99til-it-drops/65569 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:35:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=65569 Brisbane Pride Festival Association has teamed up with more than 20 shops in Fortitude Valley to hold the city’s first Shop Till You Drop charity event on December 3. Participating ...

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