Worship Queer Collective celebrates 3 years of their Queer Asian Excellence movement with Worship B’day: Day & Night Festival on Saturday 7th December 2024!

Taking place at Inner West Pride Centre (fka Newtown Town Hall), Worship Bday 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.

Please follow us on IG @worshipqueercollective for artist announcements and updates!

Schedule:

1.00pm: Grant Writing 101 by 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.
2 hour workshop followed by optional: 1-1 grant feedback session with Naomi and Dyan Tai.
Limited spots and strictly by registrations only. NO WALK INS ALLOWED
Workshop is open to all levels and experience. Friends and allies invited to register with priority given to BIPOC, LGBTQI+ independent artists.

To register: https://linktr.ee/worshipqueer...

3.30pm: 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.
2 hour workshop suitable for all levels and experience
You are required to BYO makeup. Attendees will be sent a list of recommended products.
Limited spots and strictly by registrations only. NO WALK INS ALLOWED
Workshop is open to all levels and experience. Friends and allies invited to register with priority given to BIPOC, LGBTQI+ independent artists.

To register: https://linktr.ee/worshipqueer...

6.00pm: Doors open to main event - Resident DJs and food by SNACK ME HARDER

6.30pm: BIPOC Creatives Community Panel

Hosted by Dyan Tai with guest speakers Jamaica Moana, Kween G, 3Awadi.
This is an intimate discussion of how to navigate the evolving arts and music industry in Australia as BIPOC creatives; and tips and advice on overcoming challenges especially for new and emerging artists.
This is open to all ticket holders and general public

8.00pm: Opening speech by Clr Darcy Byrne (Inner West Council), MP Jenny Leong (Greens Member for Newtown) & Worship Queer Collective founder, Dyan Tai

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, Marvic, Yvonne, Mami Mai-Tai, Taj, Fried Pork Chop, London, Jimin, Ben, Salem, Nury.

9:00pm: Performance art by Treacle Matter, Lux and Von (Club Chrome) and Shaymla (Bindi Bosses)

9.30pm Secret Headliner DJ

10.30pm Finish

Created by Dyan Tai and produced by Worship Queer Collective, this project is part of Inner West Council’s Cultural Connections program, showcasing diversity in the arts. With thanks to Twenty10 as the project partner and host.