On Fri Aug 25, CLOSET is interrupting its regular scheduled party programming to fight the impending plebiscite on marriage equality.
Instead of allowing a free conscience vote which might have allowed Coalition MPs to cross the floor in support of marriage equality, the Turnbull Government are instead pushing ahead with a non-compulsory, non-binding postal plebiscite as soon as mid-September.
While we hope the High Court rejects this as unconstitutional, if the worst should happen we need to be ready to fight this plebiscite.
We will be donating 50% of the proceeds from this party to help support Australian Marriage Equality to fight the YES campaign.
WHAT: CLOSET - Fight the Plebiscite Edition
WHERE: The Night Cat, 137-141 Johnston Street Fitzroy
WITH:
JLAW
RUBY SLIPPERS
LUKE AGIUS
SALVADOR DARLING
+ SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
On the door, we will be taking donations and we'll be selling our friend Jason Hewitt's Thanks for Nothing Malcolm tees for charity.
According to the Australian Electoral Commission, Friday August 25 is the last day you can enrol to vote or update your enrolment details so don't forget to enrol!
POSTER BOY: Sorry, Ryan Gosling... it's Thanks for Nothing Malcolm
This was going to be a party in honour of Ryan Gosling, the Canadian dream boat who has had us swooning from The Notebook to La La Land to making replicants sexy again in the upcoming Blade Runner sequel.
Instead, we're putting our Prime Minister Malcolm back on the poster in honour of him keeping his election committment to hold a completely pointless and unnecessarily divisive national opinion poll that will lead only to an ugly smear campaign and an illegitimate outcome.
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CLOSET - Fight The Plebiscite Edition (Fri Aug 25)
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The Night Cat
137-141 Johnston St Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
DirectionsThe Night Cat is a multi-function live music venue located on Johnston St in the trendy suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne. With a stylish yet relaxed vibe, The Night Cat is open seven nights a week and plays host to a range of leading DJ’s and live bands from various genres of music. The venue has two main areas – a bar where you can enjoy a drink and watch performances, and a dance floor area to really get the night going. Food is also served most nights, providing something to eat as you set yourself up for a night of partying. The Night Cat is the perfect spot for a fun night out; come and experience for yourself the fabulous atmosphere and great memories that will last a lifetime.