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Melbourne's Iconic Leather Party - BEYOND - Celebrates 10 years

2010-09-08T15:04:00.002+10:00

BEYOND BLACK 10

A Decade of Decadence – A Celebration of Sleaze – A Lifetime in Leather

Join Dean and James this Thursday 9th September as they talk to Tim Farrell and his partner Andrew, the two guys responsible for reinvigorating Melbourne’s Leather Scene. The pair celebrate a mile-stone mid-September with Beyond Black 10. It marks a decade of cutting edge leather dance parties known around the world for their celebration of leather in an inclusive, attitude-free environment and with a sexual energy that is palpable.

The 10^th Anniversary of Beyond will encompass four days of events, each infused with Beyond’s irrefutable style and love of leather.

Thursday 16^th September – Spit N Polish: Beyond Special

Australia

’s longest running leather & fetish weekly event, Spit N Polish, kicks off the Beyond Black 10^th anniversary celebrations in style with buzz cuts, boot shines and heaps of hot leather and fetish enthusiasts around every corner. Dark beats by DJ Mykelbal (FUR Party).

The Laird Hotel. Free entry. Free cloak. 10pm-late. Strict door policy – leather, fetish & full uniform. Men only – VCAT A201/2010

Friday 17^th September – Beyond The Dance Floor (photographic exhibition and show)

The Laird Hotel celebrates 10 years of Beyond with distinction as your host, Dean Beck launches his fourth solo photographic exhibition. Come behind the scenes and Beyond The Dance Floor of

Australia

’s iconic leather dance party. Dean’s privileged position as Beyond’s official photographer takes you where no cameras are allowed, delivering a unique insight to Melbourne’s leather scene.

Then relax with mates over a beer or three and enjoy what unfolds as the Men of Mannhaus present the mystery and magnetism that is Beyond.

The Laird Hotel. Free entry. Exhibition launch from 8pm. Show from 10pm. Open til late. Dress leather, fetish, casual. Men only – VCAT A201/2010

Saturday 18^th September – BEYOND BLACK 10

Join the Beyond Boys as together we’ll celebrate ten amazing years. A guaranteed night to remember with the people and music you love. Featuring the extraordinary DJ talents of Scott Anderson, Rob Gilbert, Dan Wilson and Eric Tan. For ten years Beyond Black has been renowned for delivering a laser spectacular that transcends belief. In 2010 prepared to be blown away…

Geddes Lane, Melbourne. Tickets at usual outlets. Strict Leather and Fetish Dress Code. From 11pm to 7am. Click HERE for more info. Mixed event.

Sunday 19^th September – A Dirty Recovery @ Sircuit Bar

Every good birthday party deserves a hot recovery so Sircuit is pleased to present the filthiest dirty recovery possible to celebrate 10 years of Beyond. Dark sexy beats by DJ’s Luke Bowditch and Peter McNamara. Complete the celebrations with a dirty fucking recovery with the blokes at Sircuit Bar.

Sircuit Bar. From 7am. Men only.

Engaging, charming, gentle and passionate - bryan ANDY

2010-08-05T13:57:00.000+10:00

JOY 94.9's very own bryan Andy, a Yorta Yorta man, speaks candidly about growing up in two worlds - his indigenous Nation, connected to his land and people and as a gay aboriginal in what we call Australia. bryan has been an actor, writer, broadcaster, teacher, mentor and now a manger of park rangers who care for his beloved homeland. bryan is the convener of Out Black and presents Black and Pink on JOY each week.

Engaging, charming, gentle and passionate - bryan is a man determined to remain connected to his people and country and to ensure a sustainable future for us all.

THURS 17th JUNE - STEP BACK IN TIME and RE-LIVE THE 80's

2010-06-14T16:21:00.001+10:00

CHOOSE JOY this Thursday 17th of June and listen to Hide & Seek as we step back in time to re-live the 80's with people who were actually there... Join a huge cast of Yesterday's Heroes including:

Richard and Paul - Mannhaus

Dale Cook - Sircuit Bar

Tim Farrell – Beyond

Laurie Lane – Leatherman Extraordinaire

Allan (Pearl) Parkinson – Mirror Ball Maniac

John Wain – former manager of the Market Hotel

Rowland Thompson – Hares & Hyenas

Crusader Hillis – CEO ALSO Foundation

PLUS:- To provide a Gen Y perspective on the 80’s revival, James Findlay will be joined by the Melbourne editor of www.samesame.com.au, Travis de Jonk.

DEAN SAYS: I was reminded how much we take for granted in Melbourne, when Sydney Leatherman and Photographer Rod Spark said to me “I wish we had JOY in Sydney.”

For more than 16 years JOY 94.9 has been Australia’s only Gay and Lesbian Radio Station and every day it is on air, JOY gives strength, provides comfort, delivers entertainment and personifies community like only radio can. And it saves lives.

We ask that you encourage your friends, family, networks and associates to listen to Yesterday's Hereos on Hide & Seek this Thursday 17^th and to sign up their membership of JOY.

SEX, OPERA & MARKETING - Don't miss Dan Vo's Exit Interview on HIDE & SEEK

2010-04-28T14:55:00.000+10:00

This Thursday (29/04) on Hide & Seek….After 5 years of community slavery, JOY 94.9's dedicated Opera impresario and Marketing Madman - DAN VO - is leaving the radio waves to take on the World. Don't miss Dan's Exit Interview with the boys from Hide & Seek.

Also on the show this week, Fiona Patten from the Australian Sex Party will tell us why Porn was such a huge hit at a recent Feminist Conference and in Xposé… What is Sex Positive-ism? A new group in Melbourne called Pleasure Salons has been set up to encourage openness regarding sex and sexuality. Discover more when Dean and James talk to Cyndi Darnell, founder of Pleasure Salons Melbourne.

PLUS - Catch up with the latest in SEX NEWS and find out what James has been up to as he shares his blog, That's A Bit Gay..!!

INSIDE A MELBOURNE BORDELLO – QUEER AS FUCK!

2010-04-21T11:19:00.004+10:00

Ever been to a Brothel? Ever wondered what it is like inside a Bordello? Don’t miss Hide & Seek this Thursday (22/04) as Dean and James take you on a guided tour of Australia’s only multi-gender Bordello. Join in the discussion with the Bordello’s manager and have your questions answered.

Also on Hide & Seek, the boys will also talk to Colin Batrouney from the Victorian AIDs Council about a new joint venture with the Burnett Institute; it’s an on-line Facebook campaign (a viral, anti-viral campaign) called Queer As Fuck!

What’s the price of selling sexual services?

2010-04-15T16:42:00.001+10:00

Are you looking for that kind-a-cheeky, kinda-cute.. mild-mannered …smooth bodied boy next door, type of guy? Or perhaps it that nasty-fucker-bully-boy your mother told you to stay away from..but he is all you can think about?

Our guest tonight (15/14/10) can be all of that for you …..and a lot more too if you like….Totally versatile, his well practiced skills in physical, intellectual and sensory stimulation, focus on one o u t c o m e…your cum...and YES…it will cost you!

He has been selling sex for some 12 years - from street work to escort agency work to private work with special needs clients….and as we’ll discover…what was a job, is now a career.

Meet Daniel Scott - star of Jersey Boys

2010-04-01T12:02:00.005+11:00

Jersey Boys has been the longest running stage musical hit in Melbourne since Phantom of the Opera and tonight on Hide & Seek we are joined by one of the Stars of the show, Daniel Scott, who plays the camp roll of Bob Crewe; musical producer for The Four Seasons.

Daniel was born and raised in the Western suburbs of Sydney and by age fourteen, he was an accomplished pianist and had appeared in productions of Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Dick Whittington and His Cat and Desperado.

Daniel landed the plum roll of Adam/Felicia in the first Austrlaian production of Priscilla The Musical. He has also Starred in Dusty - the Original Pop Diva (as Neil Tennant, Al Saxon, the "Crazy Italian" and Eden Kane). Other theatre credits include Shout! (Johnny O'Keefe), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Burt Bacharach's What The World Needs Now and his one man shows Give Us A Break, Ikonika, The Sweet and Low Down and Natural Born Hooker. Daniel’s television and film credits include the ABC's The Wizard of Solmar, Nine’s Young Lions, the film Moulin Rouge, and Julian Temple’s The Eternity Man for Channel 4 UK and the ABC.

The Super Star of Porn – Francois Sagat

2010-03-04T15:59:00.004+11:00

The Hide & Seek boys moved to Thursdays as of 4 March, 2010 and their first guest in Xposé was the world’s number one gay porn star and without a doubt, the most recognised porn star on the planet, TitanMen exclusive, Francois Sagat. To hear the interview with Francois, CLICK HERE

COLLIN ONEAL - PORN MEGA-STAR - LIVE AT BUTT NAKED

2010-01-25T10:36:00.003+11:00

A sea of naked male flesh formed the live audience for Hide & Seek’s outside broadcast, live from Butt Naked at Sircuit Bar. International Gay Porn Mega-Star, Collin O’Neal joined Dean and James as their special guest. He cuts a mighty fine figure in white jocks too…and has a lot of fun along the way, telling some of the tales of his globe-trotting ventures whilst filming for his company, worldofmen.com CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.

Luke Gallagher - The Man Who Won’t Say ‘NO’

2010-01-24T15:37:00.004+11:00

On the eve of the Midsumma’s most anticipated cabaret show, The D&G Experience, Melbourne’s most loved emcee Luke Gallagher, joins Dean Beck and guest co-host Danae Gibson for a rare and revealing insight to the personal side of a man who leads a very public life. With a Green Room Award and an ALSO Award already under his belt, we explore Luke Gallagher’s formative years and what it is that has lead him to partner with one of the sharpest Diva’s ever to have graced a Melbourne stage, the uncompromising Miss Dolly Diamond. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.

This is the picture Dean had prepared to go onto the blog when he asked Luke to be a part of the show prior to Christmas....sadly, it was the only time Luke has ever said 'NO'...

BUTT NAKED with PORN MEGA-STAR COLLIN O'NEAL

2010-01-15T09:00:00.010+11:00

This Monday Night (Jan 18)

HIDE & SEEK – Goes Naked For A Night

With Special Guest Collin O’Neal from worldofmen.com

Hosted by Dean Beck and James Findlay

BUTT NAKED at SIRCUIT BAR

103 Smith St, Fitzroy

Doors open from 7:30pm

Broadcast Live on JOY 94.9

From 11pm (Australian Eastern Summer Time)

Monday January 18, 2010

Streaming live around the world at

www.joy.org.au

This event is proudly sponsored by:

www.eleveninches.com.au and www.sircuit.com.au

Midsumma’s Literature & Spoken Word Events

2010-01-11T18:09:00.000+11:00

Joining Dean and guest co-host Danae Gibson, to talk about Midsumma’s program of Literary and Spoken Word Events is Jules Wilkinson, a writer and performer who watches far too much television. She has written everything from advice columns to reviews of porn, and her published essays included insights into her life in therapy, lesbian erotica and her thoughts on TV shows including Supernatural and True Blood. Her hilarious and often twisted views on queer life have amused, and sometimes confused, audiences at festivals including Midsumma, Mardi Gras, Next Wave, Feast and the Melbourne Writers’ Festival, and most of her friends’ lounge rooms. CLICK HERE to listen to the interview.

Publican, Politician or Poof – Mr. Tom McFeely

2009-12-07T18:43:00.002+11:00

Tonight on HIDE & SEEK (7 Dec)…For 21 years, Collingwood’s Peel Hotel has been a place of comfort, safety and exploration for many of Melbourne’s gay men. In Xposé this evening Dean and James speak with the jovial Scotsman and licensee of The Peel; a man loved and loathed, he has an opinion on everything, is never short for words and doesn’t mind ruffling a few feathers along the way. Join Dean and James from 11pm tonight as they explore the life and times of Mr. Tom McFeely.

HIV WAKE-UP CALL ON EVE OF WORLD AIDS DAY

2009-11-24T22:21:00.007+11:00

This coming Monday (30 Nov), on the eve of World AIDS Day, JOY 94.9 will air a special edition of Hide & Seek profiling the lives of two young gay men living in Melbourne with HIV.

Recent figures released by the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research indicated that new diagnoses had jumped 38 per cent across the nation from 718 in 1999 to 995 in 2008.

Victoria has seen a 35% jump in new HIV cases since 2007 in the 20-29 Generation Y demographic.

It’s these tragic statistics that prompted Dean Beck (38) and James Findlay (22), to put together this special edition of their show, Hide & Seek.

The duo also reveal in graphic detail, their personal accounts of what it is like to go on PEP.

“There are more people living with HIV in my age group than ever before and there are more young guys around James’ age contracting HIV than ever before,” said Dean Beck, producer and co-presenter of Hide & Seek.

“I really don't think the ‘safe-sex’ message is being taken seriously by gay men my age and after what I've come across with my own experiences, I think it’s time for a wake-up call," said co-host James Findlay.

“More and more of Melbourne’s gay men are bare-backing and we all need a reality check as to the consequences. The two guys we are interviewing are aged 30 and 33 and I applaud their bravery, courage and honesty!” explain Dean.

Dean and James will also speak exclusively with porn stars Steve Cruz and Bruno Bond during the two hour show, this coming Monday November 30, from 11pm.

Porn Super Star – Nikki Jayne

2009-11-20T14:06:00.004+11:00

EXCLUSIVE – Vivid Contract Girl and Porn Super Star, Nikki Jayne will be a guest on Hide & Seek this Monday night (23 Nov) from 11pm. Nikki recently featured in a BBC doco about the Porn Industry that aired on SBS. Born in Manchester, England the 24yo 5'10" blue-eyed beauty has also competed in kickboxing matches and was a part time model before doing porn. Nikki will join us on Monday night, prior to headlining Melbourne's SEXPO with Jenna Haze, and we'll ask the question, is doing ‘Lesbian for Loot’ the same as ‘Gay for Pay’?

TRY STIPPING FOR A LIVING!

2009-11-20T00:04:00.002+11:00

This Monday (23 Nov) from 11pm on Hide & Seek….meet Daniel, Brett and Menno; they are the Bad Boys. (co-host James Findlay can hardly contain himself).

Badboys Australia has been entertaining ladies of all ages all around the globe for the past decade, creating a devoted fan-base, but what is it really like to take your clothes off for a living? The boys are all down-to-earth Aussie blokes, with rugged good looks, rock hard abs and tanned bodies and they join us in the lead-up to performing at SEXPO.

7SOG - SEVEN SHADES OF GREY

2009-11-15T13:24:00.004+11:00

This Monday night (Nov 16) we speak with 30yo Guy Davenport, Melbourne’s own Gen Y contributor to 7SOG - a YouTube phenomenon celebrating global GLBTIQ diversity. Each week 7 ‘gays’ from Canada, USA, Japan, Scotland and Guy from Australia, deliver 7 perspectives on questions of ‘life’, posting their thoughts in a short video clip over 7 days for the world to see. Join us and meet a young man who is a real character with a message for the world, this Monday from 11pm on Hide & Seek.

The Mardi Gras Magician - Kabi - Ethel Yarwood Enterprises

2009-11-09T10:59:00.004+11:00

Dean and James talk to the man who, for the last 20 years, has been responsible for some of the most memorable award-winning entries in Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade; The Surry Hillsong Church, The Kate Moss Line Dancers, Dick van Dykes on Bikes, Cher and the USS Missouri, Cussons Imperial Leather Pride, Jenny & Craig, The Happy Little Sodomites, Karma Kleaners and The Only Gay in the Village (which Dean participated in 2005). Kabi, a 6’3” redhead with a Japanese name, truly is The Mardi Gras Magician and the founder of Ethel Yarwood Enterprises - a very different Community Art Project based on the philosophy of the permanence of disposable art. To view a retrospective of Kabi's 20yrs of Mardi Gras click HERE. To hear the interview click HERE.

SHOW US YA TITS

2009-11-07T17:36:00.003+11:00

This Monday night (9^th Nov) on Hide & Seek....

We speak to award winning photojournalist and lecturer, Gemma-Rose Turnbull about her amazing on-going photographic documentary of Australian women and their attitude towards their breasts.

In Xposé this week we are joined by the man who, for the last 20 years, has been responsible for some of the most memorable entries featured in Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade. The multi-award winning Kabi (a 6’3” redhead with a Japanese name) truly is The Mardi Gras Magician and the founder of Ethel Yarwood Enterprises - a collective based on the philosophy of the permanence of disposable art.

Surviving Sexual Assault. Tales - Trials - Transformation

2009-10-16T19:33:00.004+11:00

DON'T MISS MONDAY
NIGHT ON HIDE & SEEK

Melbourne’s GLBTI radio station, JOY 94.9, will feature a special edition of it’s “Adults Only” program HIDE & SEEK, this Monday 19 October. From 11pm, Surviving Sexual Assault; tales, trials and transformation, will explore legal and personal accounts of Australia’s darkest secret.

Hosted by Dean Beck and James Findlay, the duo will be joined by an expert line-up of law makers, community leaders, psychologists and one very special man who will share his story of survival.

“Sadly 38% of girls and 9% of boys will be sexually assaulted before they turn 18 and at least one home in every ten involves incest. These figures are simply horrific and only exacerbated by more than 500 Australian Clergy already charged with paedophilia!” explained Hide & Seek’s host Dean Beck.

“Both James and myself are honoured and very pleased to be presenting this special edition of Hide & Seek on Sexual Assault, as part of JOY 94.9's commitment to Community Safety Month,” said Dean.

Surviving Sexual Assault
Tales - Trials – Transformation

HIDE & SEEK - MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
FROM 11pm on JOY 94.9
And streaming live on the internet – joy.org.au

This Special two hour broadcast is made possible thanks to assistance of Sergeant Scott Davis (in absentia) and the expert contributions to the program from:

Acting Sergeant Gabrielle Tyacke - Victorian Police Gay & Lesbian Liaison
Senior Sergeant Trish Duke – Victoria Police Sexual Offences & Child Abuse Unit
Greg Adkins - Executive Director, Anti-Violence Project of Victoria Inc.
(if available) Dr. Brian Hickman – Sexual Therapist and Clinical Psychologist
Carolyn Worth - CEO of the South East Centre Against Sexual Assault
And Leonard – a survivor of child sexual assault.

HOMOPHOBIA – DEAN & JAMES MAKE A STAND

2009-09-30T10:47:00.001+10:00

Dean Beck and James Findlay from HIDE & SEEK on JOY 94.9, have joined a growing number of celebrities, groups and individuals who believe in an inclusive Australia, free of discrimination, bullying and bigotry against Gays and Lesbians.

This Is Oz is an online photo gallery where people can help fight discrimination against Australia’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. Part art project, part human rights campaign, This Is Oz is all about making Australia a place where everyone belongs.

Check out the guys HERE.

Xposé – The Mirror Ball Maniac

2009-09-07T19:19:00.002+10:00

The Legend of Lighting – Alan (Pearl) Parkinson

Don’t miss this amazing interview with the man who has created the atmosphere and delivered the ambience of more Sleaze Ball, Mardi Gras, Red Raw and Winter Daze Parties than anyone else in history. From Count Down in the 70’s to the hedonistic glory daze of night clubs in the 90’s, Alan Parkinson has seen it all – more often than not, he was in the thick of it! At 52, Alan has returned to call Melbourne home again. Inspired, energised and quite a bit wiser, one gets the feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of Alan Parkinson’s magic in the not-too-distant future. Listen to this interview HERE.

TABG - Personality to Sex Translation

2009-09-07T19:08:00.003+10:00

"That's a bit Gay!"

James Findlay's Blog asks...does someone’s personality match their performance sexually? Does the way someone behaves determine how they are in bed? James shares what happened when he found himself in bed with the ultimate anal-retentive and we find out what Dean is really like on the dance floor…..

Listen to James' Blog HERE

Melbourne Leather Pride’s Performing & Visual Arts

2009-09-07T18:55:00.002+10:00

Peter Leslie – Wolfgang Baas – Vaudeville X

On the eve of Melbourne Leather Pride 2009 we talk to Peter Leslie about his debut photographic exhibition “Dancing In The Daylight”. Contemporary artist extraordinaire, 21 year old Wolfgang Bass, details his surrealist gallery launch titled “Prosthetics” and talks about the darker side of his multi-dimensional, multi-disciplinary performance that he wrote and performs called “ENVY”. If that’s not enough, we chat with Green-Room Award Winner, Michael Dalley from the camp cabaret crusaders, Vaudeville X. Listen to this interview HERE.

Politicians, Penises & Pagan Sacrifices on Capital Hill

2009-09-07T18:47:00.003+10:00

Another dull day in Canberra for Robbie Swan

Founder of the EROS Association and adviser to the Australian Sex Party, Robbie Swan talks to Hide & Seek about the recent "affairs" of high-profile pollies in the NSW State Government and reveals what's happening up in 'them-thar-hills' behind Federal Parliament. Listen to this interview HERE.

HIDE & SEEK – Sex and The Church

2009-08-31T17:52:00.005+10:00

Fiona Pattern from ASP Talks About The Church

They don't support gender equity. They stigmatize the GLBTIQ community. They have a pretty bad record on child sexual abuse. They insist their spokespersons be male, single and celibate and they believe all things regarding the business of sex, causes violence in today’s society.

They are collectively known as…..The Church. Fiona Pattern from The Australian Sex Party, joins Hide and Seek in the Studio to highlight the hypocrisy of religious institutions.

In Australia alone, more than 500 Clergy have been convicted sexually abusing children and destroying the lives of thousands of children. Fiona believes a Royal Commission is urgently needed to thoroughly investigate the roll The Church has played, often knowingly.

You can find out lots more regarding this subject at deception.org.au

In Australia, one in three girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused prior to becoming an adult.

A survey in 1994 revealed that, on average, a pedophile molests 148 children. The survey interviewed 453 pedophiles and discovered they had collectively abused more than 67,000 children.

One organisation picking up the pieces of these shattered lives is Bravehearts and I highly recommend you visit their web site to see the wonderful work that they do.

HIDE & SEEK HOSTS - Caught At SEX Party

2009-08-26T19:40:00.003+10:00

Everyone Loves A Sex Party!

Groovy QV Bar, Three Degrees, was the location for Dean Beck and James Findlay’s first public appearance together. The Hide & Seek hosts attended the Australian Sex Party’s first Melbourne party since being officially registered with the Australian Electoral Commission.

Amongst the who’s who of Melbourne’s ‘Adult’-elite, Rob Godwin General Manager of SEXPO, sex-psycho-guru Dr. Brian Hickman and the wonderfully wacky Corrina Laki. Convener of the ASP, Fiona Pattern, gave away thousands of dollars worth of adult toys and spoke of celebrity Astrologer, Milton Blacks’ assessment of the ASP’s birth date.

The Australian Sex Party (a Leo by the way) is hoping to hold 1000 sex parties prior to the next Federal Election. Sign up for their newsletter right here!

Xposè – Comedian Dean Acuri

2009-08-17T22:22:00.007+10:00

Melbourne’s very own Leather Comic - Dean Acuri

Dean Acuri’s endless energy and love of life is infectious…as is his laughter. He talks to Hide & Seek about his life on the stage and the darker times he experienced whilst suffering depression. Dean’s show “To Sir With Love” was a huge success during the 2009 Midsumma Festival, so much so that he is bringing it back for 3 shows during Melbourne Leather Pride this September.

Piercing: Is it Fashion or Fetish?

2009-08-17T21:52:00.000+10:00

Louise Hickman from The Piercing Urge

If you have ever wanted to get your nipples pierced, or you don’t know the difference between a Prince Albert or Apadravya, then this interview is for you. Louise is presenting a special educational seminar titled “Piercing For Bondage & Sensation” as part of this years Melbourne Leather Pride – to book email events@leatherpridemelbourne.com

HIDE & SEEK – New Co-Host Joins Hide & Seek

2009-08-17T14:17:00.002+10:00

Dean Officially Welcomes James Findlay to JOY 94.9

At the tender age of 22 years old, James Findlay has no less than five years of radio experience behind him. A fellow marketing professional (Midsumma Festival) and advocate of positive sexual expression – he blogs (“That’s A Bit Gay”), he tweets, he pounds as much as he squeals….let the banter begin…..

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Age Disparity and Open Relationships

2009-08-10T23:08:00.007+10:00

Sugar Daddy, Gold Digger, Chicken are just some of the derogatory terms used to describe a vast difference in age between two people who are in a relationship. After five years together, Andrew 52 and his younger partner Adam 28, still cherish their partnership and love of each other whilst opening up the relationship to enjoy sexual encounters with others.

HIDE & SEEK – Sex Part Registered AND The GenX Verses GenY Debate with James Findlay

2009-08-10T22:47:00.001+10:00

Celebrations with Fiona Pattern from The Australian Sex Party PLUS James Findlay stands up for Generation Y.

It’s official! The Australian Sex Party is now officially registered as a legitimate political party and as Australia’s newest political entity it will vie for seats in the Upper and Lower Houses of Government at the next Federal Election. We celebrate this milestone with Fiona Pattern as she talks to Hide & Seek about the Australian Electoral Commissions procedures, protocols and the objections they received regarding the word ‘sex’ featuring in the Party name.

Special guest, James Findlay proves that Generation Y are technologically advanced, opinionated, eloquent and self-righteous as he challenges Gen X host Dean Beck on issues of sex, relationships, fuck-buddies and the age-old question….does size matter? Check out James' Blog titled "That's A Bit Gay!"

HIDE & SEEK - Xposè – Leather Men Competition Finalists

2009-08-03T23:53:00.001+10:00

Sircuit's Leatherman Josh Burrows & Mr Leather SA Garry Morrison

The winner of Sircuit Bar's Leatherman competition, Josh Burrows joins Hide & Seek, together with Garry Morrison who won the South Australian Mr Leather event. They talk about their lives growing up in regional Australia and their challenges and triumphs along the way. Both men are now finalists in the Melbourne Leather Pride, Mr Leather Australia / New Zealand competition being held at the Collingwood Town Hall on Friday 25th of September. For further details on the event click here.

HIDE & SEEK – Fiona Marches & Alex Launches

2009-08-03T22:41:00.007+10:00

Australian Sex Party’s Fiona Pattern Marches at Sydney's National Day of Action.

Fiona talks to Hide & Seek following her participation in the National Day of Action rally, marching down Sydney’s George Street. Fiona's profound belief that Gays and Lesbians should be able to legally marry is deeply personal and she shares her reasons why. You can hear more of the Australian Sex Party's policy regarding same sex marriage in this video...

ALEX LAUNCHES GUIDE FOR MELBOURNE LEATHER PRIDE 2009

Alex Schoeffel, the Artistic Director of the Melbourne Leather Pride 2009 takes us through the events, parties and activities following the launch of the festival Guide.

HIDE & SEEK - CONSENT

2009-07-27T22:56:00.005+10:00

Anne Worthington from SBS INSIGHT & Sergeant Scott Davis from VICTORIA POLICE

The last time you had sex….did you give consent to what then transpired? Did you seek the consent of the other person involved? Under what circumstance can consent be given….or not?

Anne Worthington a researcher and producer from the SBS program INSIGHT speaks about the perplexing issue of ‘consent’. The topic features on INSIGHT airing on the 4^th of August 2009. (see more HERE)

Sergeant Scott Davis from the Victoria Police, Gay & Lesbian Liaison Office helps us to navigate the often tricky legalities of ‘consent’.

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Laurie Lane

2009-07-27T21:31:00.003+10:00

Melbourne's Legendary Master of Leather, Mr. Laurie Lane.

Laurie Lane talks intimately about his love of life, sharing some of his most treasured memories and some fantastic tales from Melbourne’s Gay past. A true raconteur, Laurie Lane still enjoys the spotlight. Detailing his awakening, Laurie reveals the new No.1 in his life, his authentic self! As comfortable in Drag as he is in Leather, Laurie cheerfully acknowledges tradition and enthusiastically offers his knowledge to today's men so that they may share in his positive vision of the future.

DEAN REVEALS ALL - My Interview with Allegro Non Troppo

2009-07-26T21:53:00.009+10:00

It was may great pleasure to be invited onto JOY 94.9's Allegro Non Troppo with Addam Stobbs and Peter Forte to talk about Leather Culture and Pride. My candid and revealing answers to Addam's provocative questioning took me by surprise when I listened to this for the first time.

Addam introduced the interview with these words..."There are extremes and fringe cultures in all communities, and the Gay and Lesbian Community is no different. There are many alternative and fringe dwellers in this community, from drag to leather. It’s a difficult issue to address, because it’s highly sexual orientated, and to some the imagery can be dark, and quite confronting. Leather, sadomasochism, bondage and even more severe aspects make this culture an expression of extremes. Beware this discussion is not for the feint hearted."

....the result is "AMAZING RADIO" and something I am proud of.....thanks Allegro!

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Episode 3B

2009-07-20T22:43:00.002+10:00

LOKA NUNDA – Stomp Stomp

On the eve of his new album launch, Stomp Stomp, we talk to Melbourne’s Loka Nunda about his journey as an ex-Hare Krishna Monk, Skin Head, Punk, Musician, Composer, Producer and Horse-Hung Sex Pig. Stomp Stomp is about having fun. Yet Loka's signature of spirituality is still present. He shares his darker, sexy edge with us and we explore his realms of sexuality.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 3A

2009-07-20T22:02:00.001+10:00

Sexual Expression in Art – Is it Erotica or Porn?

Robbie Swan is the Founding Father - Media Director and Political Advisor for the EROS ASSOCIATION – which represents the interests of Australia’s Adult Retail and Entertainment sectors. Robbie is well known for his public stoushes with arch conservative Senator Brian Harradine, who at one stage accused him of being a transvestite in a Senate Committee hearing. He has also worked with Phillip Adams and Richard Neville helping their anti-censorship campaigns. In 2001 Robbie opened and the National Museum Of Erotica in Canberra and remains an avid collector of Sex In Art.

Boys Behaving Badly - Travis de Jonk and Ross Brownsdon.

Official Photographers for the New Mardi Group 2009 Sleaze Party (October 3 - Sydney, Australia)

For more than six years they have worked together on numerous exhibitions and contributed to leading publications, both locally and internationally, winning multiple awards for their work along the way. They are the Dynamic Duo of homoerotica – the boys behind BAD BEHAVIOUR PUBLISHING – Melbourne’s very own Calendar Crusaders - Travis de Jonk and Ross Brownsdon.

HIDE & SEEK - Xposé - Episode 2B

2009-07-13T13:26:00.002+10:00

SEXPO's General Manager, Rob Godwin

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party was one of the founders of SEXPO and she co-hosts this in-depth chat with the General Manager of SEXPO, Rob Godwin. We ask Rob why it is that the world’s most successful sex expo has had trouble connecting to same sex attracted patrons, why it is that its patronage continues to break attendance records and its international franchise is spreading to New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 2A

2009-07-13T12:18:00.008+10:00

Gay Shame Study

We speak with Adam Becker, a Masters Student at La Trobe University who is exploring how Gay men deal with the emotion of shame. Adam is studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the School of Public Heath, Department of Counseling and Psychological Health and is keen top speak with Gay men 18-30yo willing to participate in research investigating links between shame, embarrassment and well-being. His study involves 2 X 1 hour, one-on-one interviews conducted at La Trobe Uni in the City, confidentiality and anonymity is assured and if you wish to participate you can contact Adam on 0437 755 580 or via email abecker@students.latrobe.edu.au

Politics, Porn and Policies – The Australian Sex Party with Fiona Pattern

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party joined us in the studio to explore why we need a Political Party based on Sex, just what their polices are and what they are going to do for the GLBTIQ community.

HIDE & SEEK - Episode 1

2009-07-06T01:32:00.004+10:00

Australian Sex Party

Fiona Pattern from the Australian Sex Party was our first guest on Hide and Seek. She shared with us some very intimate details of her sexual experiences growing up, her background in the Adult Industry and why Australia’s newest political party is a Sex Party.

www.pash-study.net

PASH is the study of pleasure and sexual health among gay and bisexual men in Australia. It is a joint study of the University of NSW, La Trobe University, Curtin University, and local gay community organisations in each state.

We spoke with Dr. Pol McCann from the University of NSW and asked what the survey is hoping to achieve and why studies such as this are so important to our GLBTIQ Community.

International Mr Leather Contestant – Mal Guest

Winner of the Laird Leather Man 2008, Mal Guest, spoke frankly about his experience coming ‘out’ in his late 30’s and the effect that had on his wife and son. Recently returned from the International Mr Leatherman competition in Chicago, Mal shares with us what it takes to compete as a Leather Man – both locally and on the international stage

SEX, FETISH, PORN – JOY 94.9 GOES HARDCORE

2009-07-03T01:15:00.000+10:00

Australia’s first gay and lesbian radio station, Melbourne’s JOY 94.9, announced today that a new show exploring sex and sexuality will form part of its new programming schedule. The show titled ‘Hide & Seek’ will be presented by Dean Beck, with regular contributions from the Eros Foundation, The Australian Sex Party, Doctors, Psychologists and others. “Hide & Seek endeavors to explore and empower the listener’s individual sexuality whilst celebrating the diverse nature of sexual expression in our GLBTIQ Community,” explained JOY’s head of programming Leenie Fabri. Dean Beck, a former President of Pride March Victoria and media spokesman for Melbourne Leather Pride, works in Australia’s thriving Adult Industry. “I am excited that JOY 94.9 has seen fit to offer a voice to Melbourne’s united, strong and ever-growing Leather, Fetish, Bear and Kink communities,” said Dean Beck. “The show will engage, educate, challenge and hopefully inspire people to be who and what they want to be; responsibly,” said Dean.