Simon is the editor-in-chief at Red Light Australia (and the overlord behind RLN Media). He has been tracking the Aussie sex industry for over ten years, first launching Red Light Sydney back in 2013. Simon splits his time between RLA, AdultVisor and the adult conference circuit. His work covering the adult industry has been featured in Vice, Men’s Health, TechCrunch and (redacted) on his mum’s fridge.
Simon on Red Light Australia:
So, uh, how the hell do you end up running a website like Red Light Australia?
My first job after leaving Uni led me to freelance copywriting for a group of escort agencies in Australia. It’s not the sort of work you talk about around the dinner table with your family, but I stuck with it and soon found a bunch of unusual work opportunities in the adult industry.
I spent a year working in Australia, moonlighting as an adult copywriter, roaming the beaches from Sydney to the GC. In my spare time I’d work on personal websites and dabble with Internet Marketing, roads that would eventually lead me to writing about the adult industry full-time.
Back in 2013, I launched a site called RedLightSydney.com, which covered the incredibly liberal (and legal) adult industry in Sydney. The geek in me saw an opportunity to pull a lot of information together into one useful guide.
The site wasn’t much to look at, but it grew rapidly to become the number one adult portal in New South Wales. I launched similar sites for Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane and so on. Eventually I expanded the site to cover all of Australia, and that’s the site you’re visiting today.
These days, I’m not involved with the daily intel that’s required to keep track of the entire Aussie sex industry. We rely on a stable team of writers and… well, let’s just say, “local experts”, who help to keep our guides relevant and up-to-date.
We’re always looking for new contributors and reliable sources, though, so drop us an email if you think you can help. Thanks for visiting!
Want to enjoy some adult fun on the Sunshine Coast? Wondering what kind of venues you can find in the towns and communities north of Brisbane to keep you entertained? From Caloundra to Rainbow Beach and Cooloola, the Sunshine Coast has several sexy establishments from brothels and adult massage to escorts and strip clubs. And, … Read more
Brisbane has that warm and tropical all-year-round feeling. It’s a city that exudes summer vibes no matter when you visit. Sure enough, the atmosphere on a weekend turns the popular central business district into a no-holds barred party zone… if you know where to look. What are the best ways to get laid in Brisbane? … Read more
Adelaide is a mixed bag of students, tourists and office workers, many of whom are looking for NSA sex and casual encounters. According to Yellow Pages listings, Adelaide has the highest number of sex shops per capita in the whole of Australia; that’s a lot of overworked vibrators. The problem is how and where to … Read more
At first glance, the swinging scene in Adelaide is fairly small compared to other major Aussie cities. There’s just one major club in the city, albeit a good one — The Rabbit Hole. While there is an apparent shortage of sex clubs and swinger venues, don’t let that fool you: there are plenty of swingers … Read more
Hindley Street is known as the unofficial red-light district of Adelaide. But what kind of action can you expect if you visit the area? The lure of escorts? A chance encounter with a street hooker? 100 years ago, you could find working women plying their trade in hotels, theatres and on the streets around Hindley. … Read more
It’s a somewhat curious scene for swingers in Sydney. You’d expect that a city with such a high concentration of legal adult services would have a gigantic swinging scene to support ‘The Lifestyle’. But you’d be disappointed… Many swingers clubs have come and gone over the years. Most of the active Sydney swinging community is … Read more
There are a number of ways to indulge in no strings fun in Sydney, ranging from the bold and brave (pulling in a bar) to the sleazy and downright effective (crawling the classifieds). If you want to enjoy some NSA sex, we’ve put together this x-rated guide to casual encounters in Sydney. We cover everything … Read more
Can you guess who makes the list of our most famous Australian pornstars? When it comes to Porn, Australia has produced a huge pool of talent that perform both internationally and in our own domestic markets. Athletic, tanned and with stunning good looks, both the girls and the guys know what they want and how … Read more
Looking for adult services in Toowoomba? For a small city, there used to be quite a few options in and around town for guys to find erotic entertainment afterwork. The most famous of those establishments, the local brothel Deviations, is now closed. So what are we left with? Well, there’s a stellar strip club, an … Read more
Sydney is famous for having some of the best brothels in Australia. Practically every taste is catered for… and yes, that includes milfs and cougars. Not all punters want their women to be young and perky. Some appreciate the experience offered at a brothel with mature escorts; seductive and confident women who know exactly what … Read more
Looking for casual sex in Gold Coast? Suns out, buns out! The beachside city isn’t just famous for its surfing and skyline, it’s also a playground for no-strings-attached fun – with several bars and clubs playing host to a crowd that is always ready to mingle. In this guide, we take a look at how … Read more
The Gold Coast swingers scene is very active, yet due to the complicated licensing laws surrounding the sex industry, there are only a few clubs operating in the area. There are, however, plenty of couples seeking like-minded individuals for private fun, sex parties, orgies, gangbangs and group sex. Swinging in Gold Coast tends to be … Read more
Looking for a good time in Wollongong? This guide is part of our NSW adult services series, where we have been profiling the top adult entertainment around Sydney. Next up, we’re looking at the beautiful coastal city of Wollongong. Or more specifically… it’s red light industry. Curious about where the Gong hides its finest brothels? … Read more
Next up in our series of local NSW adult services, we’re taking a look at the best adult entertainment in Brookvale. Brookvale is just a stone’s throw from the popular sweeping beaches north of Sydney. It is surrounded by Allambie Heights to the west, and Narraweena to the north, with Manly Beach just a couple … Read more
Looking for a good time in Newcastle, NSW? There are a number of local adult services providing everything from a quick rub n tug, to full service with your wildest fantasies included. The establishments on Hunter Street and Steel Street are probably the best known here, but there are some alternatives… This guide explores the … Read more
