Gender Revel Gala presented by TGV

Transgender Victoria presents the Gender Revel Gala: an unforgettable night of trans joy and excellence.

Dress to the nines and revel in everything that brings you gender euphoria, as we enjoy copious amounts of food, live performances, and the presentation of our annual Trans Visibility Awards.

Don’t miss this celebration of trans, gender diverse and non-binary joy! 🥂

Note: This is a trans-centric experience open to all allies who want to support their loved ones and amplify the joy of gender euphoria.

🌟 HIGHLIGHTS

• An extravagant celebration of gender revelry

• Delicious food from our friends at ASRC Catering, plus gelato for something sweet,

• Free drink on arrival with alcohol and non-alcoholic options available. All proceeds from the bar go directly to Affirmation Station, Melbourne's trans-led community hub, op shop and gender support centre

• Electrifying live performances by trans, gender diverse, and non-binary artists

• Cheer for your community as we present the Trans Visibility Awards

• Dance the night away with your chosen family

• This event is 18+ only - leave the kids at home for this one!
  

THE LINEUP

Announcing our MC extraordinaire, Anna Piper Scott, fresh off the back of her T4T Showcase at the Melbourne Fringe. Anna will be hosting us as we enjoy performances from an all-trans lineup, including, House of Furia, DJ Gay Dad, autm, Jo Christy and Winter Greene.

WHAT TO WEAR 

We’ve been getting lots of questions about this! The Gala will be a fancy affair, but the only dress code is “anything that brings you gender euphoria”! Maybe it’s a fitted tux, or a sparkly gown. But maybe the thing that brings you gender euphoria is a baggy flannelette shirt. Good for you honey. There is no such thing as too much… or too little ;)

TICKET PRICES

First Release (TGD community only): $65

Second Release (all welcome): $75

Final Release (all welcome): $85

If you are a trans, gender diverse and non-binary person who is unwaged or holds a concession card, please use the code TRANSPRIDE at checkout for 50% off the ticket price.

A limited number of sponsored tickets are also available for TGD people - please reach out to events@tgv.org.au to arrange your ticket if the cost is prohibitive.

Free tix for mob: email events@tgv.org.au

SCHEDULE

7:00 PM - Doors open, food and drinks available
8:00 PM - Welcome to Country
8:05PM - Performance by House of Furia
8:20 PM - Trans Visibility Awards Ceremony
9:00 PM - More food, drink and live performances
10:00 PM - DJ Gay Dad
1:00 AM - Go home! Surely you're ready for a nap?

POP UP AFFIRMATION STATION open from 6:30PM

Entry via Eddy Court, at the Djerring Centre (next to Collingwood Town Hall)

Arriving early? Our Pop Up Affirmation Station will be open next door to the main hall from 6:30PM for folks who want somewhere to hang out, get excited, and experience:

• Touch Up Station by Sephora

Some wonderful make-up artists from Sephora will be joining us to give you a last-minute touch-up on your makeup.

• Trans Social Club

Want to make a new friend? The Trans Social Club will be meeting in the Djerring Centre at 6:30pm for some ice-breaker games and activities before heading into the main hall together at 7:30pm.

• Change Rooms and Tents

We’ll also have some change rooms and tents available if you need a private space to get dressed before heading into the main hall.

SAFETY

• We have Peer Navigators hanging around near the Chill Out Space, available all night if you need any support.

• There will also be trans-friendly security present throughout the whole evening for your comfort.

• We’ll have volunteers and staff roaming around the whole venue. If there is an incident or you need assistance, please find someone wearing a trans flag lanyard.

ACCESS

• There will be Auslan interpreters for all the performances as well as the awards ceremony.

• The room will be fitted with air purifiers throughout the evening

• Collingwood Town Hall has wheelchair access

• We’ll have a low-sensory Chill Out Space available near the entrance

• Please get in touch with us about any access needs/questions

• Read the full access guide here.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We will have professional photographers roaming throughout the evening. If you do not wish to be photographed, please place a take a red wristband from the Cloak Room to let the photographers know to avoid taking your picture.

Covid safety:

We acknowledge that COVID-19 has an ongoing impact on all members of our communities, especially our immunocompromised and disabled communities.

Below are the strategies we are implementing at the Gender Revel Gala to increase our COVID-19 safety and build a culture of community care:

- Free N95 and K94 masks are available and wearing is encouraged - let’s keep each other safe!
- Air purifiers will be on in all spaces
- Doors will remain open to all our event spaces on the night
- Hand sanitiser will be made available

TGV operates across lands belonging to the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, and Wathaurung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Transgender Victoria pays its respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledges that sovereignty has never been ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Head to www.transmonth.org.au for more trans-centric events happening in November.