Oxford St Turned Straight?

This week an article in the Daily Telegraph declared that ‘Oxford Street is straight’, with ‘straight’ venues outnumbering the gay ones. The strip, once the 'glitter mile' has certainly changed in recent years.

The internet is blamed for taking away some of the 'oomph' of the strip. This has been compounded by the scene, now with straight girls aplenty, attracting the straight boys, and homophobic violence and aggression on Oxford Street on the increase

New gay pockets have emerged from the ashes. with the opening of the Clarence Hotel in the inner west and alternative nights occering in the region also, such as BadDog, Kooky or Scooter.

Whilst the internet has had an impact on Gay Sydney, the scene continues to evolve.

Many beg for the return to a 'community feel' to the scene, with a cold shoulder given to the corporatisation of Mardi Gras and a more community-minded approach.

Maybe the GFC will have a positive effect on the scene after all. Maybe something good can come of the recent downturn. Here's hoping.