​please make sure these dates are mentioned in your calendars in TO DO list:

THURSDAY, March 11
Then Came You
movie release // Umbrella Entertainment
https://umbrellaentfilms.com.au/movie/then-came-you/

THURSDAY, May 13
Ema - 2019
movie release // Palace Films
https://www.palacefilms.com.au/ema

THURSDAY, April 29
@Twist movie // Rialto Distribution AU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24umxshK1f8

THURSDAY, April 22
#Sister movie release // CMC Pictures
https://cmc-pictures.com/sister/

FRIDAY, April 30
#CliffWalkers movie release // CMC Pictures
https://cmc-pictures.com/cliff-walkers/

THURSDAY April 29
Fatale Movie
release // Universal Pictures
https://www.universalpictures.com.au/micro/fatale

SUNDAY, May 2
THE CROSSING MACHINE LIVE!
concert by #TheCrossingMachine 0700pm at Tempo Rubato
https://thecrossingmachine.com.au/home/

​Melbourne International Comedy Festival
and Ross Purdy personally kindly invite you to experience
Ross Purdy Rainbow Piss
DATES: 25 March-18 April 2021
VENUE: Vodka Temple
Level 1 at 160 Lygon St, Carlton
WEBSITE: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/ross-purdy
TICKETS: online or over the phone: 03 9245 3788
This isn't a comedy show. If it was, the set up would be your miserable life and the punchline would be a new and improved, pee-juvenated you. The Rainbow Lord is presenting the Rainbow Piss Self-Improvement Seminar and will teach you the E-Z-Y as pie steps to take the number one of the skies and make yourself Number One.
Rainbow Piss is the latest heap of dystopian hellscape nightmares and absurdist brain drippings from comedian and host of the 'Ross Purdy Destroys Comedy' podcast Ross Purdy (Late Night Party Boyz, The Improv Pit). 'Like Lars von Trier and David Lynch trying to out-mindf*%k each other.' Great Scott Media
'Dog nipples.' Beat Magazine
Listen to and subscribe to the podcast 'Ross Purdy Destroys Comedy' on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, as well as other podcasting platforms.
Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine
covers the show (media: @Marina Sk ) please stay tuned for more idetails
special thanks: Ross Purdy

​Transmission Films
invite you to watch
Film: Ammonite

in cinemas 14 January
AMMONITE is led by powerful performances by Kate Winslet (The Dressmaker, Titanic) and Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird, Brooklyn), AMMONITE is set in1840s England. Acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever. Directed and written by BAFTA nominee filmmaker Francis Lee, AMMONITE is a follow up to Lee's astounding debut, God's Own Country.
Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine
was lucky enough to receive five double passes to give away to our VIP members and friends. The lucky receivers were
Rachel Sandey
, Sylvester Kroyherr, @Jeanette Russell , Nicole U and Erkin Kalayci. One extra pass will be used for the film review in January ( @Susan Reynolds )
https://www.transmissionfilms.com.au/films/ammonite
Please stay tuned for more information

Wintergarden Pictures
, #Nixco /
Screen Australia
/
Screen NSW
present a new comedy series
Ding Dong I'm Gay
/https://wintergarden.pictures/portfolio/ding-dong-im-gay/
first release 22 July and then weekly online with season finale on August 19 // FIRST SEASON OF DIGITAL COMEDY SERIES
After moving to Sydney and coming out, Cameron was certain he would be flooded with invitations to parties in tasteful apartments and weekends away with jaw-lined boyfriends who could fly planes and knew CPR. Now, ten years later, Cameron’s hopes and dreams have flatlined. He suspects his pregnant neighbour is stealing his Wi-Fi and his Chinese student flatmate may or may not be a secret agent. When Cameron’s hopelessly naive cousin from Yass arrives with the news that he too is gay, Cameron takes it upon himself to become his gay guru and right the wrongs that were visited upon him by contemporary gay life.
Ding Dong I’m Gay is a comedy web series directed by Sarah Bishop (Skit Box, Wham Bam Thank you ‘Mam) and written by Tim Spencer (Oasis) and Zoe Norton Lodge (The Checkout). A proof of concept pilot was filmed in 2018 with a view to finance and produce a six-episode season.
please read
Amit Singh
's review we publish: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/la-premiere.html

there are some dates for your diary to keep an eye on:
22 July
first release and then weekly online with season finale on August 19
FIRST SEASON OF DIGITAL COMEDY SERIES
Ding Dong I'm Gay
//
Wintergarden Pictures
/ #Nixco /
Screen Australia
/
Screen NSW
https://wintergarden.pictures/portfolio/ding-dong-im-gay/

AUGUST 5
om DVD – JB Hi Fi and Sanity and Video on Demand
iTunes/Google /Fetch/Foxtel Store/Umbrella Entertainment
#BloodVessel movie has been released //
Umbrella Entertainment
https://www.umbrellaent.com.au/movies/4544-blood-vessel-2019.html

​AUGUST 6
in cinemas
Deerskin
movie / #LeDaim has been released //
Umbrella Entertainment
https://www.umbrellaentfilms.com.au/movie/deerskin-le-daim/

​THE PURE ART OF FUN!
Photographer: JJ - PicPuckphoto - www.picpuckphoto.com
Concept and Props:
Jayde Helena
Set: Greg Reed
Models: Jayde Helena,
Taylor Cougle
, Jess Ami,
U'Llynda-Jaye De Chiera
,
Natalia Frantal
"Theme of photoshoot: LGBTIQ+ Pride Bullying, Harassment, abuse, discrimination and segregation are aspects of society that affect us all. We should all be accepted and respected for who we are no matter of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. This was a fun and exciting project to do bringing together all the colours of the rainbow to celebrate our personal rise above adversity. This is a celebration of life through love, colour, food and fun. This photo series highlights the vibrancy and diversity of the LGBTIQ+ rainbow family and that it is to be celebrated out loud and proud. This is us standing together in celebrating love and joy and being strong against those that should do us harm. Always live life true to yourself and shine the way for others to follow your example."

​STAY ON THE BRIGHT SIDE!
models and makeup artists
in white - kieran trainor insta: @kajtrainor
in black - kylee fleek insta @kyleefleekmakeup
photography:
Tink M Lockett
"Plan your life like you will live forever,
and live your life like you will die the next day."

​SHE IS THE ONLY ONE, IDEAL AND TENDER
photographer:
Gary Bradshaw
brides: Janina and Justine
location: Morning Star Estate
"It is the real wedding day full of happiness and final union formal vows pronounced and saying YES to each other out loud... It is touching and it is very special. Watch for yourself! Thanking the girls and Gary for sharing these photos with the world."

​will be slowly releasing the images from the sets (where some of them made issue 23) that previously have not been released...
INTERVIEW WITH
Andrea van Brugge

MODEL and MUAH: ANDREA JACA-SMITH /
Andrea House of Beauty
Photographer:
Jojo Seriña
Location: Docklands Apartment
Interview journalist:
Anthony Wayne
"...Well, I just want them to find their happiness, and they can only have it once they stop asking if they can, because they will always do if they wish to but never forget to look back and look forward because what's beneath your success is your past, your present and the things you'd like to see in the future so live humbly and soar with pride and dignity. Be yourself!"

​http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
Today on our Butterfly and Fox pages:
a very special interview with the multiple awards winner for Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International 2020 that took place on 1 February as part of the Midsumma Festival at the Williamstown Town Hall, Melbourne
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
Taylor Cougle
run by @Anthony Wayne
photography: Robert Wilson at Angelite Photography
http://butterflyandfox.weebly.com/
congratulations to Toaylor!
special thanks for the privilege to cover the pageant: Gayzha Davao

added 144 photos and 6 videos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL set 2 / part 1 — with Taylor Cougle and 2 others at Williamstown Town Hall.
Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/miss-gay-miss-trans-australia-international-2020
please follow Robert Wilson at Angelite Photography photos we release today for all our readers and followers
special thanks: Gayzha Davao

added 137 photos and 4 videos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL set 2 / part 2.

added 176 new photos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT set 1/part 1 — with Madelyn Ann McKenzie and David GM at Williamstown Town Hall.
 · Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australi…/
please follow Murray Brooks Howard photos we release today for all our readers and followers
special thanks: Gayzha Davao

added 176 new photos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL 2020 set 1 / part 2 — at Williamstown Town Hall.
Published by Natasha Marchev · February 5 at 5:22 PM · Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australi…/
please follow Murray Brooks Howard photos we release today for all our readers and followers
special thanks: Gayzha Davao

added 176 new photos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL 2020 set 1 / part 3 — at Williamstown Town Hall.
 · Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australi…/
please follow Murray Brooks Howard photos we release today for all our readers and followers
special thanks: Gayzha Davao

added 171 new photos to the album: MISS GAY AND TRANS INTERNATIONAL 2020 set 1 / part 4.
 · Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australi…/
please follow Murray Brooks Howard photos we release today for all our readers and followers
special thanks: Gayzha Davao

​Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 as part of Midsumma Festival took place on 1 February at the Williamstown Town Hall https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australi…/
please follow Amit Singh's review we publish and stay tuned for photos from the event: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/fashion-and-beauty.h…
special thanks: Gayzha Davao
photo below: timeout

​please make sure these events are covered in your calendars and stay tuned with us for more:

THURSDAY, January 16
Meeting Gorbachev movie release // Rialto Distribution AU https://au.rialtodistribution.com/meeting-gorbachev.html

THURSDAY, January 30
The Peanut Butter Falcon movie release // Rialto AU / Annette Smith https://au.rialtodistribution.com/the-peanut-butter-falcon.…

FRIDAY, January 31
till Feb 2 Amazing Grace, New York New York // National Theatre Melbourne / Make A Difference (MAD) PR https://melbournetheatrecalendar.com.au/…/amazing-grac…/all/

SATURDAY, February 1
Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 // Midsumma Festival / Williamstown Town Hall / Gayzha Davao https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australia…
National Theatre Live: NTL: Present Laughter // Sharmill Films http://www.sharmillfilms.com.au/…/6/…/present-laughter-1-feb

THURSDAY, February 6
Colour Out Of Space movie release nationally // Umbrella Entertainment http://www.umbrellaentfilms.com.au/movie/color-out-of-space/

SUNDAY, February 9
Saori Sauce presenting Japanese Vegan Cooking Class III Sun 9th Feb 2020 http://www.saorijapanesesauce.com.au/ // Saori Kojima
​

​please note these new associates we are adding to our list:

True Colours Cabaret by True Colours Cabaret / Hares Hyenas https://www.marilynmocktail.com/true-colours-cabaret

​CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival // Visit Melbourne, visitvictoria.com,au, CherryHill Orchard's Lunar New Year Festival / Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges https://cherryhill.com.au/ and https://cherryhill.com.au/Lunar-New-Year-Festival~80049

Blue Lotus Water Garden // evergreenam.com.au https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Lotus-Water-Garden-226071827477091/

Animalia In Sand // Sand Sculpting Australia / Boneo Discovery Parkk https://www.sandsculpting.com.au/
https://www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au/

​True Colours Cabaret and Hares Hyenas cordially invite you to experience
True Colours Cabaret
DATE: Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
LOCATION: Hares Hyenas, 63 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065
WEBSITE: https://www.marilynmocktail.com/true-colours-cabaret
TICKETS:
True Colours Cabaret is a brand new show in Melbourne celebrating individuality, creativity and good old fashioned colourful fun! After a sold out show True Colours Cabaret is back at Hares & Hyenas with an all new lineup and special guest headliner, Melbourne's Diva herself D Flowers!!
We are back for our first show of 2020 with special guest headliner & Melbourne's diva herself, D Flowers!! Enjoy a night of some of Melbourne's finest Drag Kings & Queens, Burlesque Babes and singers hosted by Boylesque and Cabaret Royalty Charlie D. Barkle. This is a night not be missed!
Tickets are $25-$35 + Booking fee, VIP seats will sell out so we recommend you get in quick! Earlybird tickets are available until 19th January so grab yours before then for 20% off.
Doors open 7:30pm for an 8pm start.
This is an 18+ event
All thanks to our friends at the True Colours Cabaret Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is covering the show in February (media: Kieran Moloney, Katherine Kelly and Jeanette Russell) please stay tuned for more details
photo by Glass Cannon Media

​our new associates
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/our-sponsors-and-sup…

Ticket To Bollywood fashion show by #MeilleurEvents
// The Thornbury Theatre / Sonalika Pradhan https://www.facebook.com/events/422738278424668/

Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International with Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020 // Midsumma Festival / Williamstown Town Hall / Gayzha Davao : https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australia…

Keys to Heaven concert // Australian Chamber Choir / Prue Bassett Publicity SYDNEY at 2.30pm / Christ Church St Laurence and MIDDLE PARK Sun 24 Nov 3pm / Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, Middle Park https://www.auschoir.org/whats-on/keys-to-heaven/ / Michaela Hall

​Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International and Midsumma Festival invite you all to experience
Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International Pageant 2020
DATE: Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 6 PM – 10:30 PM
LOCATION: Williamstown Town Hall 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown
WEBSITE: https://www.midsumma.org.au/…/miss-gay-miss-trans-australia…
TICKETS: https://midsumma-premier.eventfinda.com.au/…/willia…/tickets
"Spectacular pageant show promoting diversity & inclusion" - Daily Mail
Who will be crowned the Miss Gay & Miss Trans Australia International 2020? Find out and be fully entertained by this exciting, colourful and sensational none-of-its-kind pageant with a mission to 'Save the Planet Earth'. On its 11th year anniversary, Miss Gay and Miss Trans Australia International - the country's biggest and most exciting pageant for drag queens and transgender beauties - is again back in the West due to popular demand and sponsorship by the Hobsons Bay City Council!
Watch contestants go head to head at the iconic Williamstown Town Hall on February 1, 2020 as they present their platforms in this year's pageant theme 'Saving our Planet Earth'. Contestants also take part in various charity and community engagements including the Australia Day Parade, Midsumma Carnival and Midsumma Pride March.
Don't miss this major exciting Midsumma event as it is always a box office hit. Book your tickets early!
All thanks to the event managers and organisers Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the event on 1 February ( media: Tony Kots, Amit Singh) Please stay tuned for more information.
Image: by James Tapai Photography

our last year coverage by Bryanna Reynolds Multimedia Journalist & Producer: 

​Melbourne Queer Film Festival / #MQFF / #eXtra #MQFF2019 took place at Cinema Nova ( #NedAndCoPublicity ) from 4 October till 6 October 2019 https://mqff.com.au/
please follow the review by Anthony Wayne and stay tuned for a short video footage: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/la-premiere.html
Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine expresses its special thanks to the managers and organisers of the event and personally to Annette Smith for the invite and opportunity to cover the opening event as well as to Anthony for his promotion.

​please make sure these events are highlighted in your calendars:

SATURDAY, September 14
Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2019 // Tesselaar Tulip Festival / #Evergreen Advertising & Marketing till 13 October https://www.tulipfestival.com.au/

THURSDAY, October 3
Birds of Passage 2018 film release // Palace Films https://www.palacefilms.com.au/birdsofpassage/

FRIDAY, October 4
#eXtra #MQFF2019 at Cinema Nova // #NedAndCoPublicity / Melbourne Queer Film Festival till 6 October 2019 https://mqff.com.au/ / #MQFF

World fashion festival awards 2019 Dubai till October 5 //
World Fashion Festival Awards Dubai /
Hit High Events&Advertising Agency at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa http://www.worldfashionfestival.net/ /
World Fashion Festival ( #WFF)

SATURDAY, October 5
International Charity Ball (Culture & Diversity) at Melrose Melbourne Conference + Reception Centre, Tullamarine, // Share Me A Dream Australia / Terry Recto Tarroza Kane https://www.sharemeadream.com/

THURSDAY, October 10
#GreenLightMovie release // Exile Entertainment https://www.greenlightmovie.com/

​please check out the following additions to our associates list: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/our-sponsors-and-sup…

Melbourne Queer Film Festival / #eXtra #MQFF2019 at Cinema Nova // #NedAndCoPublicity https://mqff.com.au/
#MQFF

​2019 Tesselaar Tulip Festival https://www.tulipfestival.com.au/ // Tesselaar Tulip Festival / #Evergreenam

​Cinema Nova, #NedAndCoPublicity and Melbourne Queer Film Festival invite you for this year festival:
#eXtra #MQFF2019
DATES: 4-6 October 2019
VENUE: Cinema Nova Carlton
WEBSITE: https://mqff.com.au/
History of #MQFF
The Melbourne International Lesbian & Gay Film and Video Festival began in February 1991 opening with “Longtime Companion” at the Dendy Brighton Cinemas. Other screenings over the weekend took place at the National Theatre in St Kilda. It was originally as part of the Midsumma Festival. In response to the New Wave of Queer Cinema emerging at the time, the Midsumma board asked film maker Lawrence Johnston and lesbian identity Pat Longmore to be the first Festival Directors. It drew good audiences and was a marked success. The 1992 Festival screened at the State Film Theatre (Treasury Place).
In September 1992, Madeline Swain and Suzie Goodman came on board. The festival became an incorporated association and it was moved to March under the name Melbourne Queer Film and Video Festival. Those early years were a tough struggle. Tamara Jungwirth recruited as Festival Director and eventually the festival established itself. In 1995, we started Movies Under the Stars, screening classics in a picnic atmosphere at Fairfield amphitheatre. As it grew, the festival did much to assist the spread of access to queer cinema throughout Australia. In 1996, a touring program went to 5 interstate capitals including Hobart where homosexual activity was still a crime. The festival is proud to have played a part in the establishment of queer film festivals in Brisbane, Bendigo, Far North Queensland and in NSW.
In 1997, Claire Jackson became President. In 1998 City of Melbourne came on as supporter through their arts grants. Lisa Daniel joined as Festival Director for the 1999 festival and a period of rapid growth began. In 2003 the name was changed to Melbourne Queer Film Festival and in 2004 the screenings moved to the excellent facilities at ACMI except for the fabulous opening nights staged at the iconic Astor Theatre. The festival was able to host its audience in a lounge staffed by our famous volunteers, creating the perfect safe and welcoming environment.
In 2010, following our biggest audience ever, we expanded screenings to Greater Union on Russell Street. In 2011, MQFF headed west to the Art Deco splendour of the Sun Theatre to start our first satellite festival over a weekend in late August and brought our opening night into the city at ACMI in 2012. 2018 saw MQFF achieve a record breaking box office. Following the festival, the State Government announced significant funding for ACMI to undergo redevelopment. This meant that MQFF, and other organisations, would not have access to ACMI in 2019. The search for new venues was on, with the Capitol Theatre and others being explored to replace ACMI.
Ultimately, the plans to redevelop ACMI were set back until mid-2019, however the venues had already been confirmed. In 2019, following a number of years screening primarily at ACMI, with Cinema Nova and Palace Kino used for repeat screenings, MQFF branched out. For the first time, MQFF screened at Village Cinemas Jam Factory, to much acclaim, along with ACMI and Cinema Nova. Aside from the new venue, which brought the festival into one of the heartlands of the LGBTIQ+ community, the programming saw each venue carry approximately one third of the sessions each. It was an ambitious gamble, but one that resulted in MQFF setting a new box office record (for the second consecutive year), as well as its highest ever ticket sales, beating the previous record set in 2009. 2020 marks the 30th year of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. What began in the back room of Hares and Hyenas all those years ago has become a leading international queer film festival, and a beloved favourite in Melbourne. MQFF continues to work to give its audience access to best in world queer screen culture and foster local talent.
We are always looking at how we can bring you even more LGBTIQ+ cinema throughout the year, including outside of Melbourne… so stay tuned!
All thanks to our friends at #NedAndCo Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the Opening Night of the Festival (media: our two magazine #Ambassadors : Anthony Wayne and Amit Singh. Please stay tuned for more information!

​#TAG (Transgender & Gay International Pageant Australia) was held on 4 August, Sunday 2019 at Parra Villa Function Lounge www.facebook.com/groups/2916370271710400/
full press release by Hakam Soufan at Hakam photography.MELBOURNE: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
direct video link: https://youtu.be/khweRA8ysVs
Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine expresses its special thanks to the managers and organisers of the event and personally to Amit Singhh and Maxine SalSimm for the invite and opportunity to cover the show as well as to Hakam for his work on this project