Thursday 30 June 2022 03:51 AM Queensland nightclub Hey Chica! deny Moale James entry over Papuan cultural ... trends now

Thursday 30 June 2022 03:51 AM Queensland nightclub Hey Chica! deny Moale James entry over Papuan cultural ... trends now
Thursday 30 June 2022 03:51 AM Queensland nightclub Hey Chica! deny Moale James entry over Papuan cultural ... trends now

Thursday 30 June 2022 03:51 AM Queensland nightclub Hey Chica! deny Moale James entry over Papuan cultural ... trends now

A young woman has taken aim at a nightclub for being 'racist' after being denied entry due to her cultural face tattoos.  

Moale James, 23, who has Papua New Guinean heritage, was celebrating her partner's birthday by heading out to Brisbane's nightclub precinct in Fortitude Valley on Sunday morning.

But she soon found herself turned away from popular Latin American club Hey Chica! after security guards took issue with her traditional tattoos. 

She took to Facebook to detail her experience starting by saying: 'One of your security guards last night refused to let me enter because of my face reva reva,'

'Giving you some time to respond, but I'm preparing a response to the discriminatory and racist behaviour I experienced last night. Time to answer.'

Moale James (pictured), 23, was denied entry to Hey Chica! for her traditional face tattoos, which she has to honour her Papua New Guinean heritage

Moale James (pictured), 23, was denied entry to Hey Chica! for her traditional face tattoos, which she has to honour her Papua New Guinean heritage

Ms James had got the traditional tattoo (pictured) to celebrate her Papua New Guinean heritage

Ms James had got the traditional tattoo (pictured) to celebrate her Papua New Guinean heritage

Ms James explained even after she explained to the bouncer that her tattoos were cultural she was still denied entry. 

On the Hey Chica! website, its outline strict dress regulations.

'Dress to impress, smart casual is best, closed in shoes are a must. No face, neck or hand tattoos. Entry is at the discretion of the door host or management, dress code may vary for special events. For more information on dress regulations please contact us before your visit,' it reads. 

Ms James has now taken a stand saying she will be speaking with her local member about the 'rule' dictating that face tattoos are affiliated with gangs, and how this must be changed to reflect the diverse community. 

She also said she expects a written apology from the venue.

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