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, plus crepes and 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!
  

Gala Lineup:

• House of Furia

• DJ Gay Dad

• keep an eye on our socials for the rest of the lineup announcements
  

What to wear: 

Anything that brings you gender euphoria! No outfit is too ostentatious or over-the-top, and we highly encourage creativity and colour! Keep an eye on TGV’s socials for outfit inspo in the lead up to the gala.

Get in quick!

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

All are welcome, and if you have the means, we invite you to also purchase a Pay It Forward ticket to cover the cost for a TGD person to experience a night of euphoria.

Schedule:

7:00 PM - Doors open, food and drinks available
8:00 PM - Trans Visibility Awards Ceremony
8:45 PM - More food, drink and live performances
10:00 PM - Have your d-floor moment with our DJ
1:00 AM - Go home! Surely you're ready for a nap?

Get ready with us!

Want to meet some other folks before the event? Come get ready at the mobile Affirmation Station anytime from 6:30PM - 8PM, next door at the Djerring Centre. We'll have a team of people to help you get dressed, glam up and compliment the sh*t out of you before the night kicks off.

Safety:

• We will have our mobile Affirmation Station onsite as a space to get changed into your outfit if you need. This will also be a place to greet friends, make new ones and feel affirmed and encouraged at the start of the night.

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

Accessibility:

• All performances and speakers will have Auslan interpretations.

• Wheelchair accessible entrance

• We'll have a low-sensory chill out room available near the entrance all night

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.