Nov 10, 2024
Comedy
Jackie Loeb : Not your average comedian
With a reputation as a gifted comedian, Jackie has won praise as a corporate MC, actor, vocalist, musician, voice-over artist and writer. She is also considered the original and best Julia Gillard impersonator.
Nov 8, 2024
COVER STORY
Kylie Minogue. The rise of Australia’s pop queen
From humble beginnings. I bet it was a crisp, clear evening filled with stars. Kylie Ann Minogue Jones was born on a magical night on 28 May 1968 in Caulfield South, Melbourne. As a young girl, she attended Camberwell Primary School and then Camberwell High School. At the age of 11, she began her childhood career on Australian television, appearing in The Sullivans and Skyways. In 1985, she was cast as one of the lead roles in The Henderson Kids.
Written out of the The Henderson Kids after only two seasons, Kylie made a demo tape for the hit ’80s kids’ music variety program Young Talent Time…
Oct 31, 2024
SpringOUT
SpringOUT bites back with Briefs Club!
SpringOUT November 2024 is more than just Canberra’s annual LGBTIQA+ pride festival—it’s an unapologetic explosion of queer creativity, resilience, and raw self-expression. If you’re looking for a feel-good, sanitised event hidden behind corporate rainbows, this is not your scene.
Oct 31, 2024
REVIEW
The Inheritance Explores Queer Life and History with Heart and Depth
Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance is a sweeping, epic two-part play, inspired by E.M. Forster’s 1910 novel ‘Howards End’. Now playing at ACT Hub in Kingston, the production transports us to contemporary New York, where it follows a group of gay men navigating contemporary life a generation after the AIDS crisis.
Oct 30, 2024
FUSE69
FUSE69 'Yes, it’s true! Kylie Minogue is on the cover'
Yes, it’s true! Kylie Minogue is on the cover of FUSE Magazine! You may have noticed that after 16 years of publishing, this is our first issue with only one cover! well... that’s because... Kylie!
Oct 28, 2024
SPRINGOUT
SpringOUT launches festival at Questacon Canberra
The 2024 SpringOUT Media Launch started with President Lynne O’Brien introducing Mama Mad B, who gave a heartfelt Acknowledgement of the Country and statement performance charming the audience, including recently re-elected Chief Minister Andrew Barr, with their rainbow outfit, bouffant red hair and deliciously oversized black glitter scarf.
Oct 25, 2024
QUEER ART
Kaleidoscope LGBTIQ+ Exhibition Opening
Showing Now! The Kaleidoscope III LGBTIQ+ exhibition celebrates queer art and all its uniqueness and diversity. Brought to you by Belco Arts and supported by FUSE Magazine.
Oct 19, 2024
EUROPE
Italy's surrogacy law unfairly impacting same-sex couples
Italy's parliament has recently passed a controversial law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy services abroad, a move that has sparked debate across Europe and raised concerns about LGBTIQ+ rights. The legislation, which extends an existing domestic ban on surrogacy, imposes penalties of up to two years in prison and fines of up to €1 million for those who travel overseas to pursue surrogacy arrangements.
Oct 18, 2024
Artisit Profile
Art that goes Pop! A Conversation with Jamie Cole
Jamie, a finalist in Canberra’s Kaleidoscope III exhibition, is known for his vibrant and quirky paintings and sculptures that often carry a social or political message. With a background in photography, illustration, and graphic design, Jamie’s work speaks to the power of art to challenge, inspire, and delight, all while celebrating the vibrant, multifaceted communities that shape his world.