Gay Nuptials Wedding Cake Bash! “Whack shit without Fear” #bridezillas #midsumma #Melbourne #geekgirl

On January 22^nd, women in bouffant gowns and stylin’ tuxes will converge in Fitzroy’s Edinburgh gardens for an all-in wedding cake brawl – in the name of equal love and as part of the Midsumma Festival.

The ‘Gay Nuptials Cake Bash’ is the latest in a series of women’s only fights held by ‘Femme Fight Club’ over the past two years from Melbourne to Berlin. The fights are non-spectator and were conceived as a place where women could express their natural aggression without fear of judgement or injury. In keeping with this weapons have included tomatoes, flowers, wine, wet newspapers, breadsticks, balloons, lettuce and beer.

As event organiser Casey Jenkins explains “We’re more interested in breaking stereotypes than bones”

For the bash on January 22^nd, they’ll be fighting for something more: marriage equality.

“Femme Fights are all about trying to break down old fashioned prejudiced assumptions about gender,” says Jenkins, “We find the fact that Australia is still so blatantly discriminatory and obsessed with genitals, by dictating who we can love and commit to based on gender, appalling. It makes us want to chuck, so that’s what we’re going to do.”

Jenkins hopes the cake fight will send a message to the Government that women aren’t going to sit pretty waiting for change; they’re prepared to get up and fight for gender equality in marriage.

The event is for anyone who identifies as female, is strictly non-spectator (you show, you biff) and adults only though child minders will be on site. The cakes, which are vegan and made largely from discarded ingredients, will be provided and the rubble collected at the end of the event for compost. Provisions will be made to include those who have physical conditions such as being preggas or sporting broken limbs.

The fight will be followed by a reception with live music so we can lick our tasty wounds.

 Event Details:

Where: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy, by the rotunda
Melbourne, Australia
Date: Sunday 22 January
Time: 3pm
Price: Full $8; Concession $6 (through Midsumma.org.au)
Duration: 60 mins approx

Dress: Bridezilla

Links: http://www.midsumma.org.au/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2012/01/15/1419/-/-

http://www.facebook.com/FemmeFightClub

Happy Birthday #geekgirl

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Cake school anyone?
Thank you for all your lovely thoughts and wishes xx
Love, geekgirl

The Carbon Festival plus Ladie Killerz #Melbourne #killerz #hiphop #aerosol #party #geekgirl

BETWEEN APRIL 29TH AND MAY 1ST, MELBOURNE WILL PLAY HOST TO CARBON, AN EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER SOME OF TODAY’S MOST INTERESTING CREATIVE MINDS TO PRESENT, DISCUSS AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH LOCAL AUDIENCES VIA A SERIES OF FOUR DISCUSSION FORUMS, EACH FOCUSED ON A SPECIFIC ASPECT OF CONTEMPORARY STREET FASHION, DESIGN AND CULTURE. THESE FORUMS ARE SURROUNDED BY MULTIPLE SIDE-EVENTS INCLUDING ART SHOWS, PARTIES AND CONCERTS.

Associated with:
Exhibition & Event – Ladie Killerz #4 – VIC
This weekend (April 29th) Footscray hosts the massive event Ladie Killerz #4, and what an event it looks set to be. We caught up on all the details and got a few words from one of the organisers, Joske, and have put together a small run down on the event.

“Ladie Killerz is a weekend long, travelling festival,” Joske remarked. “We’ll be celebrating ladies and their killer skills in all things art, music and film and we’ll be showcasing woman in hiphop, and in particular graffiti. Confirmed aerosol artists currently number at around twenty five, with ladies travelling from; Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide – and many more female artists are submitting work into the art exhibition.”

http://acclaimmag.com/carbon/

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Mardi Grass Mind Candy #Nimbin #hippies #pot #maryjane #woohoo #geekgirl

Mardi Grass Mind Candy
Midday – 6pm Saturday 30 April
NIMBIN TOWN HALL

MCs: Miss Guidance, Neil Pike & JulianR
…
Join Pragmatic Visionaries & Solipsistic Psychonauts for an afternoon of Debate, Discussion & the Occasional Stoned Rave

Outrageous Truths & Believable Lies!

Mind candy? Afternoon distraction or hours of brain bending banter? You decide! This year the Nimbin Mardi Grass is playing host to a series of panel discussions to be held in the Town Hall from midday to 6pm on Saturday 30 April, focusing on the big issues: the legal, medical, spiritual, cultural & political aspects of plant life. For this reason we’ve assembled a cast of academics, intellectuals, professionals, politicians, public servants, activists, hippys, poets, career bullshit artists and just plain ol’ troublemakers to stir the pot (as it were).

Mardi Grass Mind Candy is excited to announce that Paul Cubitt, President of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition [LEAP] Australia will speak on our panel discussing policing choices. The panels will also feature international guest speaker, Dr Robert Melamede, CEO and President of Cannabis Science, Inc., as well as Australian drug law reform luminaries, Sandra Kanck, SA spokesperson for Families and Friends of Drug Law Reform, Prof Paul Wilson, Chair of Criminology, Bond University, and Dr Alex Wodak, President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation. A full listing of our other magnificent speakers appear in the program below.

Whilst we recognise the ultimate futility of spending too much time trying to talk about what is essentially a non-verbal experience (getting high), there’s also quite a few pot-related topics that do need some discussion:

Midday – 1pm
THE GREEN GODDESS
Entheogenic cultures can increase benefits and reduce risks, offering a different approach to Western-style legal regulation
FACILITATOR: Dr Des Tramacchi
PANELISTS: Greg Kasarik [Community of Infinite Colour], Frank Kirk, Dr Bob Melamede [Cannabis Science, Inc.]

1 – 2pm
POLICE FORCE OR POLICE SERVICE?
What is good policing? What choices do police have?
FACILITATOR: Prof Paul Wilson, Bond University
PANELISTS: Steve Bolt, Paul Cubitt [Law Enforcement Against Prohibition], Dr John Jiggens, Sandra Kanck [Families and Friends of Drug Law Reform], Dr Alex Wodak [Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation]

2 – 3pm
BONG ON AUSSIE, BONG ON ~ DID CANNABIS CULTURE GET DUMBED DOWN?
Is anyone still getting high or are we just getting wasted?
FACILITATOR: JulianR
PANELISTS: David Hallett, Greg Kasarik [Community of Infinite Colour], Frank Kirk, Dr Bob Melamede [Cannabis Science, Inc.], Neil Pike [Pagan Love Cult], Alan Salt [HEMP Embassy]

3 – 4pm
LEGISLATING FOR LEGOLAND?
How do we react to drug policy?
FACILITATOR: Erik van Keulen
PANELISTS: Stephanie Clerc [Happy High Herbs], Mulga, Jake Potkonyak, [Students for Sensible Drug Policy], Torsten Wiedemann [Koda Phytorium]

5 – 6pm
HOW TO LEGALIZE DRUGS?
How can we proact in the drug policy discourse?
FACILITATOR: Erik van Keulen
PANELISTS: Tony Bower [Mullaways Medical Cannabis Pty Ltd], Dr Graham Irvine, Sandra Kanck [Families and Friends of Drug Law Reform], Dr Andrew Katelaris, Joe King, Dr Alex Wodak [Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation]See More

Saturday, April 30 · 12:00pm – 6:00pm
(be there or be straight!)

Pets Haven Benefit Gig: #partyanimals #fundraiser #Melbourne #geekgirl

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FEB 25th, 2011
PETS HAVEN BENEFIT GIG
NOISE BAR BRUNSWICK, MELBOURNE
DOORS OPEN 8PM
$10 ENTRY
18+

FEATURING :
CHINATOWN ANGELS
CYCLONE DIABLO
THE COMMITTAL
THE GREY FILE

ROCK N ROLL CAKE STALL AND RAFFLE DRAW ON THE NIGHT!!
RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT $2.00 PER TICKET OR
3 FOR $5.00

DRAW #1
1st Prize Beserk Clothing pack
2nd Prize Delice Soap pack
3rd Prize Kittycat Black Rockabilly Jewelery

DRAW #2
1st Prize (male) metal merch pack (Soundworks touring)
1st Prize (female) metal merch pack (soundworks touring)
2nd Prize metal music pack (CDs, cassettes, merch etc)

DRAW #3
1st Prize Tattoo voucher courtesy of Down to Earth Tattoos
2nd Prize voucher for Mr. Nice Guy vegan cupcakes
3rd Prize DVD prize pack (over 25 titles)

For information on pets haven http://www.petshaven.com.au/

The Diana World Tour: #lomography #sydney #melbourne #auckland #charity #geekgirl

The Diana World Tour
Lomography has made it a new mission to bring unique Lomographic events and happenings to the community worldwide…Bring on The Diana World Tour!

The Diana World Tour was kick started in Hong Kong, and has since travelled to Tokyo, Seoul, Porto, Lisbon,Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, New York City, LA, Riga, London and is now making it’s way to Australia and New Zealand.

Australian/New Zealand Tour dates

SYDNEY 3 February – 16 February 2011

MELBOURNE 25 February – 11 March 2011

AUCKLAND – 18 March – 31 March 2011

The Diana World Tour includes: The Detrich Collection – a collection of 100 original Diana Clone Cameras, The DWT Global Vignettes Collection – the coolest collection of Diana images that you are ever likely to witness from all around the world and The Customised Clones Exhibition – a collection of 25 Diana cameras, customised by some of the most interesting artists, illustrators, creative types and good-time Lomography friends that Australia and New Zealand has to offer. Each clone is a complete one-off and will be exhibited as part of the 3 city tour and auctioned online to raise money for a couple of charities in need of our support – www.seethroughme.com.au and World Child Cancer.

diana World Tour opening Night Parties!

Music, booze, plastic cameras and the chance to view the Detrich collection, DWT Global Vignettes Collection and Customised Clones Exhibition. We would love you join us at one of our opening nights. Please RSVP to make sure your name gets on the list. All you need to do is email dwt@lomography.com.au and place the city name in the SUBJECT.

opening Nights

SYDNEY 03.02.2011 @ 6pm Blender Gallery 16 Elizabeth St Paddington

MELBOURNE 24.02.2011 @ 6pm No Vacancy Gallery 34 – 40 Bell Lane Melbourne City

AUCKLAND 18.03.2011 @ 7pm The Department Store 10 Northcroft Street Takapuna

Terrordactyl Last Show! The Committal EP Launch! & Johnny Uppercut #Melbourne May 1st

Start Time: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8:00pm
Location: CHERRY BAR, AC/DC LANE, MELBOURNE

Description.TERRORDACTYL’s LAST SHOW?!
2 and a half years after the birth of the screaming devil fucking incarnation of so called music. it seems circumstances are against us continuing our campaign against the ear drums of the world.

goon explosions, sleeping in interstate gutters, glitter clouds, spandex, roadtrips, missing band members, freak outs and violence..its been fun

On May 1st we’ll bring our acid punk/prog/rock ( I still dont know how to sub genre it) to Cherry Bar for one last slam dancing salute to sonic oblivion

with special guests joining the party

!!!THE COMMITTAL’S EP LAUNCH!!!
After a handful of packed out shows at the end of 2009 and the addition of a new guitarist, Tim !POW! the Committal are all geared up to launch their EP.

Post Hardcore..Post Punk…Indie Metal. Whatever you call it, it’s going to hit you hard and make you throw your self in the air like you just don’t care.

All your friends will be talking about it May 2nd, so don’t miss out May 1st!

& JOHNNY UPPERCUT!

CHERRY BAR
AC/DC LANE, MELBOURNE
Doors Open @ 8pm
Entry is $12

Party – Night of Mayhem, May 1st, Sydney

Party – Night of Mayhem
Start Time: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 9:00pm
Location: Sydney Park, St Peters, right near the train station

Description. A celebration of International Workers Day, a Celebration of Free Party Energy and the spirit of altruism. A Free Party For Everyone. A free party in Sydney Park. Meet at 9pm sharp in the brick pits in Sydney Park, and follow the crowd at 9.05pm towards a 12 volt powered party. OR FOLLOW THE MUSIC….
Seven sound systems, spontaenous stalls, weird installations in the middle of a circle of sound systems, a vego BBQ and all kinds of music from Breakcore to gypsy mashups. Or maybe we’ll chalk some arrows towards the party. Come one come all…. A Free Party for Everyone!

Burning Man Open Day #Melbourne – April 24th

Start Time: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00pm
Location: Pipemakers Park Melbourne

Description.MELBOURNE REGION ‘OPEN DAY’ SAT 24TH APRIL 2010

Wanting time to reconnect with the good energy left over from ConFest or Every Picture Tells a Story? Love Burning Man or want to know more about? Or just want to have a fun day with a great group of people? Then this is the event for you!!

Burning Man’s newly created ‘Melbourne Region’ is putting its name right on the Map, on Saturday 24th April 2010, with a wonderful afternoon and evening of activities at the Future Art Research Studio which is located in Pipemakers Park at the Living Museum of the West.

The day will be running from 2pm to Midnight with an entry of $10.

All money will go toward supporting regional activities and the upcoming Regional Burn in June.

Come and participate in a diverse range of entertainment and activities where you may find, Performers, Drummers, Comedians, a Burn School, Fire Twirlers, Movies, Costumes, Exhibitions, Musicians/Acts, DJs, Workshops & Talks, all gifted in the true Burning Man spirit.

Bring out your creative side and dress in your funkiest costumes!!

The day is a mini showcase of what you may find at Burning Man or any of the Regional Burns worldwide.

Everyone is a participant and there is always a space to welcome the stranger.

To be involved and placed on the program or even be part of the organising team, please contact:

Email: melbourne@burningmanaustralia.com
Website: http://burningmanaustralia.com

Sticky Shop benefit for Romalang 17 – long reach stapler – April 23rd

THE STICKY ROMALANG 17 LONG REACH STAPLER BENEFIT.
Type: Party – Benefit
Start Time: Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:00pm
Location: Pony bar
Street: 68 Little Collins Street
City/Town: Melbourne, Australia

Description.This is a fundraiser show Sticky is coordinating to raise cash for a Romalang 17 long reach stapler from Italy and import it to Sticky for public use.

The Romalang 17 is the mother of all long arm staplers and is capable of pushing staples through as many pieces of A4 as any zinemaker could imagine.

Playing on the night will be OUCH MY FACE + GO GENRE EVERYTHING + THE CHURCH OF HYSTERIA & there will be a STICKY ZINE STALL. First band is on at 10pm and it is $7 to get in. All money raised goes towards bringing the Romalang 17 to Melbourne.