She's Sexy and she's very talented. Yasmin Element writes all about the history of drag and burlesque. We talk to the musically ambidextrous Kim Churchill about his obsession. Have you been stimulated yet? How the gay & lesbian community is saving us from economic doom and it’s not really romantic, but darling, will you civil union me? Gay Marriage a long way to go.Plus so much ore in FUSE Magazine Issue 02.
Editor’s Rant - Oh yeah baby ...it’s issue 02
I reckon I could only be happier if I was two inches taller and looked like Brad Pitt in Fight Club.
It’s been quite a ride. The first edition of Fuse was a huge success and the launch at Hush Lounge and Cube went off. The support we received has been nothing less than bloody awesome. After issue one hit the streets we had a month full of fantastic media coverage, including awesome radio and web exposure, and then on April 15th The Canberra Times ran a full-page story on us — which was quite a surprise (you can read it on the Fuse website). But, of course, the most rewarding praise and feedback came from you. We have printed a selection of letters on page 04, and on that note I encourage all of you to email your thoughts, good and bad — your comments are always welcome.
Issue two has two great cover features: A spicy interview with our very own Yasmin Element — aka Heidi Von Hottentot. Did you see that cover shot girls? Damn she’s sexy! Yas talks about burlesque, wobbly bits and her fascination with Madonna (p08).
We also talk to the very cute, very musically talented ‘surfer dude’ Kim Churchill — who can do more things with his mouth, hands and feet (all at the same time) than a boy probably should — and what a nice guy he is too (p14).
We’ve got gays saving the economy, relationship and coming out stories, same sex marriage — or not, more to the point. Plus some great regulars: Fabulous Things (p20), Top Queer (p37), Grooming (p39), and one of my favourite bits of the mag, The Buzz, which is now written by Tony Hamlyn — possibly one of the gayest men I know! If it’s pop culture, theatre or celebrity related, then he’s your queer answer to google…. Let’s just call him queergle (p12).
And just before I sign off. Fuse Magazine exists largely because of our advertisers. They ALL proudly support the GLBTQ community in Canberra. So... if you need a service, something or somebody, please consider using these businesses first. Oh, and remember to check out the Business Directory (p46) at the back.
Enjoy! Alexander Thatcher
PS. My boyfriend Christopher reckons that he too might be just a smidge happier if I looked like Brad Pitt in Fight Club!
PPS. After careful consideration, Yas also confirmed that she would indeed be happier if her editor looked like Brad Pitt in Fight Club!!
PPPS. Remember, the first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fight Club... Ahhhh, happy days :-)
FUSE 02 Gay Marriage, Blues, Roots and Drag
