It was time to experience the Hamilton clubbing scene so I headed to the nightclub Shine on Victoria Street- a nightclub which proudly and reputedly serves the gay community in Hamilton. As described on their website the club plays a range of music all however, with a “distinctively gay flavour” so if you’re in the mood for dancing the night away Shine is the place. From the moment I walked in I recognised this as a queer ‘joint’ as gay couples cuddled up on couches and mingled at the bar. I must note though that I was surprised to see a number of straight couples occupying this space- without vulnerability- a theory I wanted evidence for during my stay. The physical layout was modern and ‘clean’ looking, comprising cool coloured furnishings and state of the art lighting (LED).
Unfortunately I was not present for one of the much acclaimed themed party nights which host traditional drag shows- another of Hamilton’s event benefits’. If you are in town on Queens Birthday weekend Shine will be hosting Miss Drag 2010 Waikato, a site to behold.
For a night of boogie and extravagant cocktails in Hamilton I recommend Shine Bar a must see, gay and straight occupants alike, you won’t be disappointed.
Unfortunately I was not present for one of the much acclaimed themed party nights which host traditional drag shows- another of Hamilton’s event benefits’. If you are in town on Queens Birthday weekend Shine will be hosting Miss Drag 2010 Waikato, a site to behold.
For a night of boogie and extravagant cocktails in Hamilton I recommend Shine Bar a must see, gay and straight occupants alike, you won’t be disappointed.
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Photograph from Shine Bars Photos- Red Party 2009 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5082&id=100000409672979#!/photo.php?pid=56957&id=100000409672979
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