Melbourne Leather Pride’s Performing & Visual Arts

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.

Xposè – Comedian Dean Acuri

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?

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 - Xposè – Leather Men Competition Finalists

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

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.