Worship Bday
Community Fashion Show, Worship Queer Collective 2022, photo by @chrisquyen
Worship B'day
Saturday 7 December, 1pm - 10.30pm
Inner West Pride Centre, 1 Bedford Street, Newtown
Worship Queer Collective celebrates 3 years of their Queer Asian Excellence movement with Worship B’day: Day & Night Festival.
Taking place at Inner West Pride Centre (fka Newtown Town Hall), Worship B'day will include workshops, music, performances, food and a community fashion show.
Featuring some of Sydney’s most influential and up and coming Queer Asian/BIPOC artists and trailblazers, this event is a safe space for Queers, Asians, BIPOC, friends and allies.
This is a free event but donations are highly encouraged. We are a community and artist led collective run by volunteers. 100% of your contribution will go towards future projects and our artists.
*ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL* Once the venue has reached capacity, only ticket holders will be allowed entry.
Created by Dyan Tai and produced by Worship Queer Collective.
With thanks to Twenty10 project partners and host
dyantai.com/ @dyan_tai/
Worship Queer Collective
email
Participating artists
Naomi Koh Belic Ivory Glaze Star Gayze
Jamaica Moana Kween G 3Awadi
Genesis Mansilongan Mark Mariano Club Chrome
SHYAMLA
Program details
Venue: Inner West Pride Centre, 1 Bedford Street, Newtown
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Grant Writing 101 with Dr Naomi Koh Belic and Dyan Tai - A hands on, interactive workshop that will cover fundamental grant writing skills. This is also an opportunity for attendees to review successful grant applications. Workshop is open to all levels and experience with priority given to BIPOC, LGBTQI+ independent artists. Limited spots and registration essential, 2hr session - applications close 17 Nov book here Late registration welcome via email: worshipqueercollective@gmail.com |
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3.30pm
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Drag Drag Workshop by Ivory Glaze and Star Gayze - Get ready with Ivory Glaze (Drag Race Down Under) and Star Gayze (Creature Preacher)… watch how they put together their signature mug from start to finish. Suitable for all levels and experience. You are required to BYO makeup. Attendees will be sent a list of recommended products. Workshop is open to all levels and experience with priority given to BIPOC, LGBTQI+ independent artists. Limited spots and strictly by registrations only, 2hr session - applications close 17 Nov book here Late registration welcome via email: worshipqueercollective@gmail.com
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| 6pm |
Doors open to main event - Resident DJs and food by Snack Me Harder (til sold out)
book here
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| 6.30pm |
BIPOC Creatives Community Panel
Hosted by Dyan Tai with guest speakers Jamaica Moana, Kween G & 3Awadi - speakers share their experiences of navigating challenges as BIPOC creatives in the evolving arts and music industry in Australia. Tips and advice on overcoming challenges especially for new and emerging artists.
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| 8pm |
Opening speeches
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| 8.30pm |
"Threads" Community Fashion Show curated by Genesis Mansilongan & hosted by Jamaica Moana. Handpicked models will strut the community catwalk adorned in what represents and pays tribute to their Queer Asian lineage. Models: LinhQu, Von, Rohan, Bonnie, Marvrick, Juno, Mami Mai-Tai, Taj, Fried Pork Chop, London, Arsh, Yvonne, Salem, Nury.
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| 9pm |
Special Performance by Club Chrome & Shyamla from Bindi Bosses |
| 9.30pm |
Secret Headliner DJ |
| 10.30pm |
Event ends |
Accessibility information
- LQBTIQ+ safe space
- Culturally safe space
- Wheelchair accessible entry
- Wheelchair accessible lift to Main Hall and program rooms
- There is an accessible gender neutral toilet available in the foyer. Please ask staff for the key to this bathroom
Transport and parking
- Bus: We are a 20 minute bus ride from Central. There are usually buses every 5-8 mins from Stand L at Central Station Railway Square. Take the 422, 423, 428, or 430 buses and get off at the Newtown Station King St stop.
- Train: We are a 2 minute trip (110m) from Newtown Train Station. When you exit the station, cross King St and Enmore Rd to arrive at Pride Square.
- Car: We do not have dedicated parking spots at Twenty10. There is some limited free 2-hour on-street parking. Paid timed parking is available at the Newtown Central Car Park and also Dendy Cinemas Care Park.
- Taxi/Rideshare: A more accessible drop off location is 281 Australia St, the small street behind the Pride Centre to avoid the busy traffic of the main road.
- Bike: There are several public bike racks available to the left of the main entrance next to a big tree.