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Watch David paint the Q+ Hub

This activation invites David Lee Pereira to paint a portion of the Q+ Hub exterior live and in front of the local community. As the Q+ Hub is activated around Australia, the work of other diverse queer artists will join David's to create an evolving queer artwork.
David Lee Pereira

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat 27th & Sun 28th March 2021

David Lee Pereira is a practicing visual artist whose paintings, illustrations, large scale murals and public installations delve into the fluidity of gender, sexuality and identity exploring these through the recurring themes of dysphoria and interpersonal relationships. Influenced by the work of impressionist and surrealist artists Georgia O’Keefe, Dali and Munch, and paying homage to baroque ikebana and dutch still life, Pereira’s floral expressions range from beautifully brutal to joyous and intimate and are overflowing with symbolism and narrative.

"A flower's fragrance declares to all the world that it is fertile, available, and desirable, its sex organs oozing with nectar.  Its smell reminds us in vestigial ways of fertility, vigor, life-force, all the optimism, expectancy, and passionate bloom of youth.  We inhale its ardent aroma and, no matter what our ages, we feel young and nubile in a world aflame with desire."
-  Diane Ackerman,  A Natural History of the Senses, 1990, p. 13

 

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Public Art installation

Write your own message in the Q+ Hub

Artist in residence, Matto Lucas, invites the public to read messages from queer people around Australia. Taking inspiration from his evocative sound design, visitors will have the opportunity to personalise their own message of love and self expression, and fix it to the interior of the Q+ Hub.
Matto Lucas

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat 27th & Sun 28th March 2021

Matto Lucas is an Australian artist, photographer, creator, curator and art facilitator working within mixed and digital media, with a preference for photography and performance. In 2013 Lucas was awarded a Lifetime Membership to Midsumma for his continuous work and commitment as a visual artist within the LGBTIAQ+ community.

Live Performance
Polly Filla

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat 27th March 2021

Polly Filla is one of Victoria’s most seasoned and well respected drag performers, hosting and performing at a multitude of events across Australasia and celebrating 25 years of performing in drag this year. Born in NZ, Polly has been a regular fixture on Australian stages since moving to Melbourne 15 years ago and has recently relocated to Bendigo, VIC. In demand as a versatile drag performer, costume maker, hostess and celebrity impersonator - Polly was the first ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee at the Melbourne Drag Awards in 2018.

Sexy Galexy

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat 27th March 2021

Having performed all over the world throughout his 27 year career, the Original Glamourboi is Glitz, Glam, Masc and Fem, a Get Down Boogie man, all wrapped up in a disco loving, muscle flexing, more-of-a-woman-when-he's-a-man Man. Some of his achievements include, 3 consecutive Sydney Diva Awards, performing shows for Mardi Gras, Queer TV, Gay Games, touring his solo show “Manliness”, Broken Heel Festival, ABC TV’s “You Can’t Ask That” Drag episode, “King for a Day” program, and ‘Molly Melodrama’, a homage to Molly Meldrum in ‘The Countdown Experience’.

DJ Tonky

11:00AM - 1:30PM

Sun 28th March 2021

DJ Tonky, A.K.A Bendigo’s very own Steve Tonkin, loves house music. He ain’t afraid to go deep with the crowd bringing a distinct vibe to every dance floor, as well as producing and playing his own style of tasty records. A regular name in the ARIA club charts and one of Australia’s most technically skilled DJ’s, Tonky has a hoard of remixes under his belt for DJ’s such as Roger Sanchez, Jolyon Petch & Boogie Knights.

Jennifer Loveless

2:00PM - 4:30PM

Sun 28th March 2021

Jennifer Loveless is a palpable force behind the decks, a well-loved community member and a staple to the Australian club scene. She headlines parties from state-to-state, plays at major festivals, tours internationally, features on Rinse FM, Noods Radio and Melbourne based, Skylab Radio and supports heavy hitters like DJ Sprinkles, Steffi, and Wata Igarashi. Her rare live performances are experimental, fluid, and emotionally charged; weaving musical language through narratives that incorporate her love of nature, community, and show her penchant for nuance.

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Drag Storytime

10:00AM

Sat 27th March 2021

Join Miss Polly Filla as she inspires a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Who doesn’t love being read to!

 

All ages welcome, even big kids!
Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony

10:30AM

Sat 27th March 2021

Dja Dja Wurrung traditional owner, Harley Dunolly-Lee will conduct a traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, linking Q+ to country from a queer First Nations Australian perspective.

 

Harley Dunolly-Lee is a direct descendant of the great Thomas Dunolly (1854-1923) who was born on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Like many Dja Dja Wurrung children, Thomas was given the surname of the place where he was born.
Kraft with Kings

1:30PM

Sat 27th March 2021

Bring out your inner King or Queen with your very own crafted crown in this creative workshop. Drag King Sexy Galexy and his assistant Max Paxwell will be on hand to help you razzle and bedazzle your creation. All materials provided.

All ages welcome, even big kids!
Kamp Kamp T Dance

5:00PM - 11:00PM

Sat 27th March 2021

Join the Kamp Kamp Caravan as it rolls up to the Q+ Hub with it’s unique community of DJ’s and revellers. Keeping spirits high while the sun sets, the Kamp Kamp team are passionate about crafting one-off experiences that brings people together.

- Strictly aged 18+
The Gay Stuff Market

11:00AM - 4:30PM

Sun 28th March 2021

Come along and buy some heaps gay stuff!
The Gay Stuff Market is a collection of the finest creators, artists & style makers from the queer community in both Melbourne and Bendigo.
Sunday Cinema
Queer Lives in Isolation

7:30PM (sunset)

Sun 28th March 2021

A unique opportunity to watch queer cinema under the stars. Bring your dog, pack a picnic dinner, bring your own doona and watch queer stories on the silver screen at the Q+ Hub.

 

Queer Lives in Isolation

6 short films 

Duration: 50 minutes

These 6 exciting new works by talented Victorian filmmakers highlight the experiences of LGBTIQ+ people as they navigate the infamous COVID-19 lockdown period.

Some of the content in these short films is suitable for people over the age of 18.

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All children (under the age of 16) are to be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian at all times during Q+ events