COVER STORY

Kylie Minogue. The rise of Australia’s pop queen

Sweetheart and gay icon Kylie Minogue will once again return home to dazzle audiences with her upcoming ‘Tension Tour’, representing yet another milestone in Kylie’s decades-long reign as Australia’s pop queen. Here’s how it all began.

Theatre

The End Of The Wharf As We Know It!

After twenty-five year on stage the hilarious Wharf Revue crew have decided to call it a day announcing their last show ever!
RIP

Remembering Jack Colwell: A Gay Musical Legacy

Gay Australian singer-songwriter Jack Colwell has tragically passed away at the age of 34, leaving a profound impact on the music and queer communities.
Drag

Bianca Del Rio has officially announced her new comedy

Exciting announcement, Bianca Del Rio is bringing her new stand-up world comedy tour titled Dead Inside to Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2025.
Theatre Review

Rearrange the deck chairs – ‘Titanique’ is here!

"For those seeking an unforgettable evening of irreverent comedy and expertly performed musical theatre, be sure to book a berth on this ship. ‘Titanique’ is must-see." ~ FUSE Magazine, David Blanco

LGBTIQ+ FILM & TV

FILM

Our Top 4 Movies to watch this Spring 2024

Hot men in leather skirts and bare thighs! The weird and very bizarre. A classic return to drag in the desert and Belfast lads in a delightful skin-filled homage to an unlikely revolutionary.
FILM

Queer horror 'I Saw the TV Glow' maybe a new arthouse masterpiece.

'I Saw the TV Glow, the latest Sundance film is a unique, overwhelming piece of avant-garde cinema with a queer twist!
Steaming

The Boyfriend: an innovative gay Japanese dating show

Netflix’s new reality show The Boyfriend has been making waves and starting conversations both inside and outside Japan as viewers follow the story of nine gay and bisexual male housemates who live and work together.
FILM

New Aussie gay thriller plays one-night only in Canberra

In The Room Where He Waits is the haunting debut gay film from award-winning local Australian filmmaker Timothy Despina Marshall.
QUEER TV

Netflix’s 'Ripley'... mesmerising or charmless

Netflix’s Moody Fresh Take! The eight-episode adaptation, an Italy-set black-and-white thriller about the gay eponymous grifter turned sociopath. Depending on whom you ask, 'Ripley' is either “mesmerizing” or “charmless”.
SHORT FILM

 I Just Don't Like You... A Love Story

A day hike puts Jacob and Justin's relationship to the ultimate test. Will they make it off this deserted island? Are they lost in more ways than one? Is it game over for the couple?
QUEER TV

All of Us Strangers, a dark and twisty gay love story

On the surface, All of Us Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh, is a dark and twisty love story. Underneath, there is the often-present storyline seen in queer cinema: that of trauma and tragedy.
ON THE COUCH

Couch Potato - Queer Streaming Picks 2024

FUSE Magazine film writer and movie buff Dwayne Lennoxs picks his TV highlight to start off your 2024 with queerness, desire, triumph and a few thrills!


LGBTIQ HISTORY

Bisexuality on Film & TV

In recent years, TV shows have started to explicitly state a character’s sexuality, either in dialogue or through a coming out scene. Christina Wilkins, Lecturer in Film and Creative Writing, asks it is bisexuality better depicted on TV than in the film?
ON THE COUCH

Couch Potato - Queer Streaming Picks 2024

FUSE Magazine film writer and movie buff Dwayne Lennoxs picks his TV highlight to start off your 2024 with queerness, desire, triumph and a few thrills!
FILM

Three wonderful films about same-sex marriage

Christina Wilkins, who is a lecturer in Film and Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham, writes about her favourite three films that celebrate equal love.
MGFF 2024

Mardi Gras Film Festival 2024 Teasers

Check below for a sneak peek at the incredible cinematic journey awaiting you at the Mardi Gras Film Festival 2024. On tour nationally.

Ear Candy

Kylie Minogue. The rise of Australia’s pop queen

Sweetheart and gay icon Kylie Minogue will once again return home to dazzle audiences with her upcoming ‘Tension Tour’, representing yet another milestone in Kylie’s decades-long reign as Australia’s pop queen. Here’s how it all began.

THEATRE, ARTS &  BOOKS

Comedy

Jackie Loeb : Not your average comedian

Since the ’90s, Jackie Loeb has been delighting audiences with her highly original brand of comedy and has proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of standup.
SpringOUT

SpringOUT bites back with Briefs Club!

This festival is designed to grab you by the collar and pull you into a month-long experience that’s as eclectic as it is provocative.
REVIEW

The Inheritance Explores Queer Life and History with Heart and Depth

Everyman Theatre’s production of ‘The Inheritance’ is a potent exploration of contemporary queer life. This must-see production is both sophisticated and deeply moving—sometimes challenging, but always satisfying. 12 October – 2 November 2024 at ACT Hub at Causeway Hall.
Artisit Profile

Art that goes Pop! A Conversation with Jamie Cole

In this exclusive interview, David Blanco from FUSE sits down with artist Jamie Cole, a widely exhibited urban pop artist based in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
Theatre

Joel Horwood and exploring queer legacy in The Inheritance

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Canberra-based queer-identifying actor Joel Horwood, who is set to captivate audiences at the Arts Hub in Kingston with their performance as Toby in Everyman Theatre’s production of Matthew Lopez’s award-winning play, The Inheritance.
Theatre

The End Of The Wharf As We Know It!

After twenty-five year on stage the hilarious Wharf Revue crew have decided to call it a day announcing their last show ever!
Review

A Dazzling Tribute: The Boy From Oz Lights Up the Q Theatre

"If you love musicals, Australian pop music history, or just want a fun and uplifting night at the theatre, The Boy From Oz is not to be missed." ~ FUSE Magazine, David Blanco
Drag

Bianca Del Rio has officially announced her new comedy

Exciting announcement, Bianca Del Rio is bringing her new stand-up world comedy tour titled Dead Inside to Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2025.

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