IDAHOBIT Gala - North Lakes

Next date: Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM

Join us for an inclusive, safe, and exciting event celebrating International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

We invite all, regardless of identity, to join us as we share, educate, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of human experiences.

There will be an engaging panel session for thought-provoking conversation. This year’s theme is: Welcome to the Masquerade Ball! Our MC, Deborah Fisher, will explore the theme of masks - using them to self-edit our identity, the cost of wearing them and removing them. We’re also joined by members of disability support organisation, CFN, for a masquerade catwalk, showing off masks they’ve made. Members of the audience can make their own mask to wear during the event and take home. Plus, enjoy a drag performance by Will Turn-Her.

Free. Bookings required. For adults. 

About the speakers

BEN CORK (he/him/his), Senior Relationship Manager, Pride in Sport: Ben has been involved in gymnastics for more than 30 years as an athlete, coach and administrator. With over a decade of experience as a coach and committee member at a national level, Ben is a foundation chair for Oceania Gymnastics Union and served two terms as a commission member for the International Gymnastics Federation. Ben has authored several Sporting Schools programs and has worked extensively in the development of participation and inclusion programs in New South Wales and Australia. With a background in communications and engagement, Ben brings more than 20 years of experience in sport, media and government to the Pride in Sport team.

Will Turn-Her, Drag King: ill Turn-Her began his drag journey around local venues in Moreton Bay, known for his extravagant and fun-filled event Trivia With A Twist. Will is a proud member of the ‘Kings of Koas’ formally known as the ‘Toucan Kings’ -  Brisbane/Meanjin's incredibly talented Drag King group, who stole the crowd’s hearts being the first full Drag King performance in Brisbane/Meanjin in 20 years. You might have caught Will proudly strutting his glorious side-burns as a Rainbow Ambassador at Moreton Bay Pride Fest 2024 and upcoming 2025, where he crowned the title 'Moreton Bay's Drag King'. This King is no secret to the stage, performing at events including Brisbane Pride, QueerSwich - Ipswich’s Annual Pride Festival, Loud & Proud at Logan as well as return performances at Pip Theatre in Milton.

MC - Deborah Fisher: Deborah is a lecturer in Fashion Studies with a focus on developing a design mindset. Her research interests encompass fashion and identity, women’s relationships with clothing through material culture, personal branding and design thinking.

The event will also be supported by a number of community organisations, including:

• Carers QLD.
• Redcliffe Area Youth Space.
• CFN.
• independent bookshop, Shelf Lovers, who will be selling LGBTIQA+ themed merchandise.

When

Location

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes, 4509, View map