Leetle Cogs & Gears,

We’re excited to announce PB’s 4th Anniversary.

And what things of wonderment are being planned! Most specifically we’re proud to host our first international musical act and one that we’re sure many of you are familiar with: Voltaire!

Yes, the cabaret dandy from NYC is winging his way to our shores to follow up his highly successful romp last year and will be weaving his magic on the PB stage.

Featuring wonderous local bands for your aural delectation:

The Mouldy Lovers

The Vampers

with hip shaking burly-q from Miss Red Devotchkin and Miss BB le Buff

Also Featuring:
The PB Audio Corps
Makers Market
Giveaways in our usual amusing manner
Random Shenanigans!

♥ The PB Team

Tix: $25 + b/f – Available from Oztix and all Oztix outlets

Where: Upstairs at The Jubilee Hotel

When: Saturday 4th February 2012

Ladies & Gentlemen; Leetle Cogs & Gears,

With joy and more excitement than could be produced with electrodes on certain body parts a collective of hardworking and thoroughly insane miscreants would very much like to announce:

BLOODLUST BALL & PROMETHEUS BOUND: A PAST THAT NEVER WAS

Last century, BLOODLUST BALL was the ultimate event on the Brisbane Alternative calendar bringing together people from near and far to revel in their finery. 2011 is the year this auspicious event returns, a lily sprung from the ashes and evolved.

But that is not all, joining this very special occasion is Brisbane’s premiere and beloved steampunk event; PROMETHEUS BOUND. The ecstatic explosion of steam powered wonderment brings you everything you know and love, only on a much grander scale and wholly in the name of … SCIENCE!

Elegant Victorian gothic meets post-apocalyptic mayhem. The empire is burning, the gin is free flowing and the zeppelins have landed on the roof again.

St Paul’s on Leichhardt will be transformed into 3 floors of decadent indulgence for your pleasure. That’s right, the entire venue is yours to run amok – in a suitably genteel and mannerly fashion of course.

What is on offer?

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

Dainty nibbles that won’t cause those corsets to become unmanageable. A light supper if you will.

REFRESHMENTS

Cocktails anyone? The hardworking bartenders are whipping up some delectable concoctions to tantalise the tastebuds. Including:

+ Vampire’s Kiss

+ Hemmingway Revolution

+ Tru Blood (Oh, yes)

LIVE MUSIC

FRIENDS OF ALICE IVY (MELB)
http://www.side-line.com/n​ews_comments.php?id=46572_​0_2_0_C

OSTIA may be a name some of you know from the former incarnation of BLOODLUST BALL. This is their side project.

This show will be the launch for their 2nd EP “In The Gloaming”. The 1st 100 copies come with a handmade booklet featuring the lyrics from both FRIENDS OF ALICE IVY EP’S.
OSTIA shows were always an ethereal special event – expect FRIENDS OF ALICE IVY to be as unique.

NEUROPA (MELB)
http://www.neuropaonline.com/

Synthpop legends NUROPA bring their bloopy, analogue riddled goodness to Brisbane. Makes dancing in hoopskirts a joy.

TYCHO BRAHE (BRIS)
http://www.tycho.com.au/

BLOODLUST BALL stalwarts Tycho Brahe return to bring the house down in 2011. Will they recreate their famous Dr Who/Tainted Love mash up? One can only guess.

+ More to be announced!

THE MARKET BAZAAR

Makers, artists, tinkerers, jewellers, designers … It’s like being in the middle of Marrakech on a cool evening with a fist full of Dirham and too many choices on what to buy. Our advice: All The Things!

+ Full list of stalls to come.

GALLERY SERPENTINE
http://www.galleryserpenti​ne.com.au/

Internationally renowned, iconic and just plain gorgeous, The Gallery is making their way from Old Sydney Town to stomp the boards in a fashion extravaganza of mind boggling talent. Want to buy something on the night? Head to the BAZAAR.

SIDESHOWS AND ROVING PERFORMERS

+ Full programme to be announced.

THE SPEAKEASY (10pm – 3am)

The Faith Team and PB Audio Corps will be spinning a variety of tasty beats ranging from Trad Goth, 80s, Indie, Steampunk and more. Cool your heels by going through the hole in the wall to the mad science! Lab.

ART EXHIBITION

Featuring art and craft from a variety of talented Brisbane Artists from the Steampunk and Alternative community. Expect to see Photography, Costume Pieces, Masks, Paintings, Drawings, Toys, Props, Sculpture, Machinery and more.

GIVEAWAYS

Register at the door and keep an ear out for the games. Mmmm free things.

SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION TICKETS – a chance to see SISTERS OF MERCY and ALICE COOPER – 2 artists you can expect to hear in THE SPEAKEASY.
http://www.soundwaverevolu​tion.com/lineup/sisters-me​rcy
http://www.soundwaverevolu​tion.com/lineup/alice-coop​er

IKON CD PACK – The Australian legends, just returned from their European tour – with shows that drew up to 2,000 fans, will not be up here to play, but have given us Ikon giveaways that include the classic new album LOVE, HATE & SORROW which contains to 2 classic tracks linked below.
http://www.youtube.com/wat​ch?v=Sfev9m6n-F0
http://www.youtube.com/wat​ch?v=glydLG3KCCE&feature=r​elated

RAZORFADE CD’S – THIS CLEAR SHINING – The classic new album from Mark Tansley (Susperia) and Clifford Ennis (Ikon).
Includes the soon to be club floor packing track CHEMICAL DISTRACTION
http://www.youtube.com/wat​ch?v=vm24UbKEass

VICTIM’S BALL CD’S – This amazing project from Roberto Massaglia is a combination of early classical music, dark cabaret and “Phantom Of The Opera” epic scores. All fitting perfectly with our evening.
http://www.thevictimsball. ​com/TVB_Main.html

MICHELLE SMITH’S NEW BOOK – EMPIRE IN BRITISH GIRLS LITERATURE AND CULTURE: IMPERIAL GIRLS, 1880 – 1915
It is the first book-length study of girlhood and empire in Victorian and Edwardian print culture. Redressing the neglect of popular girls’ texts, it relates the emergence of fictional girl adventurers, castaways and ‘ripping’ schoolgirls to the British Empire.
http://www.girlsliterature​.com/

+ More to be announced.

THE PHOTOGRAPHY LOUNGE

Fancy a portrait, Guv? Grab that whatchamacallit and give me a big smile then.

Lovely set photography where you can purchase the issue of a wonderful photographical device to keep and savour the memories.

Plus roving photographers and videographers capturing the evening.

TICKETS

Available through our awesome friends at Sticky Tickets

http://www.stickytickets.com.au/6215

And my oh my is it going to be big. 2nd Anniversary big. So get to work on your glad rags and prepare for a night that is going to blow your silks off.

The crew is working on details now but we can give away a vague impression of what is in store:

* Live Music
* Performers
*Roving Miscreants
*PB Audio Corps

…. will leave it at that for now.

The hard facts:

Date: 4th December 2010
Time: Doors open 7pm sharp
Where: The Transcontinental Hotel
Upstairs
482 George Street, Brisbane
Costing: Coming soon along with a presale facility

See you there.

–The PB Crew

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of PB for August.

We know many of you were looking forward to it, so were we, but the venue situation did not resolve itself in time.

We want to thank you for your patience and support. Rest assured the second birthday in November is going to be freaking HUGE!

Also keep an eye/ear/auralactive device tuned to our direction for exciting lead up shananigans, salons and other bits and bobs.

Take Care and we’ll see you in November,

The PB Crew.

It is with a little sadness but also a giant serving of hope that we have decided to put Gaslight on hiatus for the moment.

We felt that Gaslight was not up to our usual standard and as we want to always produce the best for our patrons, it was time to pull Gaslight and take her back to the drawing board.

Rest assured it will be back with  more fun, laughs and shiney than you can poke a stick at but for now we’ll see you at Prometheus Bound and keep an eye out for other shennannigans we get up to in the coming months.

Love,

The Neoapoc Crew

We say a huge “hell NO!” to the approaching winter and bring you one scorching Prometheus Bound Event!

There are epic giveaways courtesy of our friends at Madman entertainment and the spectacular Gallery Serpentine who’ve jumped in the festivities with us!

The divine Opalesque are back again to wow and woo you with their sultry stylings to tantalize any cog or gear!

Our PB Audio Corps will be spinning more steamy tunes to whet your whistle, with favourites and new tracks to get our dance floors pumping.

It is with regret that we must announce that Juke Baritone & The Swamp Dogs have had to cancel their storming of Prometheus Bound due to an unforseen crisis back in Sydney.

Juke & The Dogs are absolutely gutted they can’t come up this time around but are looking forward to performing for you all later in the year.

But we are still here to rock your cogs off, as it is a spectacular Prometheus Bound after all, so come one, come all on the 22nd of May at club 320 in Spring Hill for an evening to warm your boilers!

Localities and Door info below:

When:        Saturday, 22nd May— 8pm

Where:      Club 320
Basement Entrance
Cnr Boundary & Leichhardt Sts
Spring Hill, QLD

Cost:          $15/$10conc- To get a Concession you need a;

- Student/Pension/Health Care Card
- 4ZzZ Subscriber Card
- Toy Soldier Identification
- Other Club Stamp

Ladies and Gentlemen,

You asked for something between Prometheus Bound and here we are to deliver. Yes indeed, something from us every month because we love you.

Black Productions proudly presents, Gaslight.

Held every month between PB, Gaslight melds old world glamour with punk cabaret attitude, creating a whiskey soaked vaudeville experience for the senses. Noir, pulp, and everything in between; it’s Marilyn Monroe meets Tom Waites.

So come one, come all to our opening night. Dress to the nines should you please (not, by any means mandatory) and come take your ease with us.

For our opening show we will feature the darlings of PB – No Standing Cello Quartet, rising burlesque starlet and entertainer Truly Scrumptious and play tunes to set the mood.

The party goes until 2am so if attending the concert by the most delectable Emilie Autumn, drop by after and sit for a spell.

We look forward to seeing you all.

I hope everyone’s geared up (pun completely intended) for this Saturday’s Egyptophile extravaganza! ‘Cos these guys are!

Pop on over to the Forum for larger images of the Steampunked trio!

Feybles.Nel

Yes we rabbit on about her amazing and ecclectic accessories all the time, but why wouldn’t we? She’s jolly well fabulous.

The lovely lady is now doing WORKSHOPS! That’s right leetle cogs and gears, Nel  will offer her formidable crafting skills in order to help you customise whatever it is you should bring to the workshop so you can realise your customisation visions.

Information from the Facebook event page (located here):

The first of our new FN Workshops! This one is for all and any who would like the chance to decorate, finish off and personalise their HAT, GOGGLES, GLOVES, WAISTCOAT or CUFF/ARMBAND for February’s Prometheus Bound “Egyptophile” event.

Our workshop offers materials, decorations, ingredients, tools, drinks & snacks, and help to add to an exisiting, (or freshly-sourced), piece of kit for your next Steamy Adventure!

Numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 people, and cost for the workshop is NOW $40 per person. This includes all your materials (except basic item)and refreshments.

We require a booking fee of $10 to reserve your spot, by the 3rd of Feb please.
Payment is available via PayPal, Direct Deposit or Cash… Feel free to email feybles.nel (at) gmail. com for more info.

{ A range of Hats and things are available in-store, so if you don’t already have a piece to work on, but would like to, then purchasing on the night is possible. }

Looking forward to seeing you there!

RSVPs needed by this coming Wednesday 3rd Feb and we are completely humbled that the first one will be held as a Pre-PB Workshop.

Go to it and steamify and customise then show us your wares!

FN Workshops are held at:

VooDoo Lulu
240 Brunswick St
Fortitude Valley QLD
(Just up from the train station)