Chad St. James

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde

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Pieces of Chad, Travel

A little Sydney Adventure.

In late January, Cris and I visited Sydney, exploring the city and reconnecting with family. Highlights included The Rocks and Luna Park, making it a memorable adventure together.

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February 16, 2025
Photography

Drag King trio Masc4Masc4Masc at Alt. Bimbo.

Recently, the Masc4Masc4Masc trio featuring Lord Sev, Archie Arsenic and Zelphia Mann hit the Alt. stage. The high-energy trio lit up the stage in more ways than one.

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January 16, 2025
Pieces of Chad, Travel

Living out a childhood dream.

Facebook memories have a magical way of reminding us of past times. Today, they triggered a memory of living out a childhood dream precisely 8 years ago. It's a reminder…

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January 8, 2025
Photography

Madeline Glasseater as a Bride of Dracula

Alt recently hosted a Halloween-themed night featuring an incredible lineup of performances. One of the highlights was Madeline Glasseater’s act, inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation of Dracula.

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January 2, 2025
Pieces of Chad, Randomness

Thank you, John Marsden.

Hearing about the passing of Australian author John Marsden today hits me deeply. He was the first author whose books made me so excited that I would wait outside a…

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December 18, 2024
Pieces of Chad, Travel

A brief visit to Melbourne.

I flew down to Melbourne a little while back for some work training. Cris and I used it as an opportunity to catch up with friends and do some sightseeing.

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August 25, 2024
Pieces of Chad, Travel

Japan Trip 2024

Last month, I flew back to Japan for my annual trip to Hakuba Gay Ski Week. It's been my third year attending, and every time I go, my love for…

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April 17, 2024
Writing

5 ways to mess up a first date!

We’ve all been there. You’ve gone on a first date, and boom… what seemed like it had so much potential has ended like a train wreck.

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April 8, 2024
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    Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat Three

    August 18, 2025 /

    What makes this season of altimate.SHOWDOWN stand out even more is how many of the performances are unapologetically political, using the stage as both protest and platform.

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  • Photography

    Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat Two

    August 11, 2025 /

    Now two heats done and dusted, four more to go, it's anyone's guess who will take out the Magandjin altimate.SHOWDOWN Grand Final. That's the thing with this competition, when you think you've picked who's going to take out the heat, another act comes along and blows your absolute mind away.

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  • Photography

    Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat One

    August 10, 2025 /

    It's that time of the year for the Magandjin edition of altimate.SHOWDOWN. This year marks the third season, which kicked off this past week. Over the next month or so, I'll be shooting every heat, including the grand final. As a result, I'll be highlighting some of my favourite shots as the competition progresses.

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  • Queer Bits,  Writing

    Dating Apps and Staying Safe: A Few Things to Keep in Mind.

    May 9, 2025 /

    Recent attacks on gay men lured through dating apps in Melbourne echo Sydney's dark past. Stay safe with these essential tips for meeting new connections.

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  • Photography

    A Rain-Soaked Trip Down Memory Lane: Olly Spirit and Skye Blue Reignite a Classic.

    April 27, 2025 /

    Nothing beats a classic! Olly Spirit and Skye Blue's revival of 'Rain on Me' at Alt was pure magic. Nostalgic and electrifying all in one.

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  • Film & TV,  Pieces of Chad

    The Hardest Thing Is to Live: Why Buffy Season 5 Hits Harder in 2025

    April 13, 2025 /

    Rewatching Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 5 in 2025 is more emotional than ever. From The Body to the Gift, the themes of grief, love, and legacy hit harder now.

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  • Pieces of Chad

    Justifying Love: A reflection on navigating the Partnership Visa process.

    March 30, 2025 /

    Going through a partnership visa application is mentally exhausting. Proving your love on paper feels like a surreal experience. This is my personal take on the mental toll, frustration, and hope in the process.

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  • Film & TV,  Pieces of Chad

    Why Michelle Trachtenberg’s passing hits differently.

    March 1, 2025 /

    When a celebrity passes, we sometimes wonder why it affects us so deeply. Why do we grieve for someone we've never actually met? The news of Michelle Trachtenberg's passing has left me wrestling with these questions. You can say it feels personal.

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  • Photography

    BeBe Le Buff’s Fairy Light Perfection – Because Facebook couldn’t handle it!

    February 25, 2025 /

    Zuckerberg couldn't handle the sparkle! BeBe Le Buff lit up Alt. Fairy Tale with fairy light perfection, but Facebook said nope. So I'm sharing the magic (and tassels) here instead!

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  • Pieces of Chad

    We did a thing!

    February 25, 2025 /

    Last week marked a significant milestone for Cris and I, as we signed our civil union. Here's to the next exciting chapter.

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  • Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat Three
  • Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat Two
  • Altimate.Showdown Season Three – Heat One
  • Dating Apps and Staying Safe: A Few Things to Keep in Mind.
  • A Rain-Soaked Trip Down Memory Lane: Olly Spirit and Skye Blue Reignite a Classic.
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