Frock Hudson

11/06/2026

Anyone else panicking about what to wear to the Gippsland Pride Gala this Saturday? Well here’s a few tips.
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10/06/2026

The Gippsland Pride Gala is this SATURDAY, and and I cannot wait for you all to join us for this fabulous gala affair.

This has become such a highlight in my pride diary each year and we are looking forward to seeing your strut your stuff on the rainbow carpet and join us for a HUGE community boogy.

See you Saturday for an amazing night of regional pride and community.

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

And tickets for Drag Race Trivia are live! 🍾🎫

This year's lineup features Drag Race Down Under winner Lazy Susan and our inimitable host, Frock Hudson.

Get tickets for this (and save the date for the others) at the link: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/

25/05/2026

22/05/2026

🎉 PRIDE GALA 2026 IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT 🎉

Gippsland… you’ve done it again.

With more than three weeks still to go until Pride Gala 2026, every single ticket has now officially SOLD OUT. 💜🌈

Every year this event grows bigger, louder and more powerful, and every year this community shows up with so much pride, love and support. We are absolutely blown away by the response.

On Saturday 13 June, Lardner Park will once again become a space filled with joy, glamour, connection, chosen family and unapologetic q***r celebration, and we cannot wait to share it with you all.

✨ MISSED OUT ON TICKETS? JOIN THE WAITING LIST ✨

If you missed securing a ticket, don’t panic just yet.

A Waiting List is now open via Humanitix, and as tickets become available, they will be released to people on the waitlist. Every year there are some changes closer to the event, so there is still a chance you may be able to snag a last-minute ticket and join us at Lardner Park.

🎟️ Join the Waiting List here:
https://events.humanitix.com/pride-gala-2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT TICKET & SECURITY INFORMATION ⚠️

Please be extremely cautious of scammers in the comments claiming to sell tickets.

All official ticket sales, changes, refunds and transfers must occur through Humanitix only. Tickets are not simply transferable between people, and tickets purchased through commenters or unofficial sellers are not valid.

Gippsland Pride will never ask you to purchase tickets privately through comments or direct messages.

Importantly, all tickets remain refundable through Humanitix until Friday 29 May. If you can no longer attend or have extra tickets, you can manage your order directly through your Humanitix confirmation email by selecting “Manage your Order”.

For security purposes, ticket holder names may be verified upon arrival if required.

📋 TICKET HOLDER REMINDER

If you have purchased a table or multiple tickets, please ensure all guest information is finalised before Friday 29 May.

This includes:
• Guest names
• Dietary requirements
• Accessibility and access needs
• Ticket allocation details

This information is essential for security, catering and event planning purposes.

Unfortunately, dietary requirements advised on the night cannot be accommodated, so please make sure all updates are completed through your Humanitix order link before the deadline.

🚌 BUS TRANSPORT REMINDER

There is still time to register for bus transport across Gippsland, proudly supported by Uniting Vic Tas.

Finalised pick-up and drop-off schedules are expected to be released this weekend based on registrations received.

If you’re planning to travel with us on the night, please make sure you register as soon as possible to secure your seat.

👉 Bus bookings:
https://events.humanitix.com/pride-gala-bus-transport-2026

Gippsland, thank you.

The excitement, support and energy surrounding this event has been incredible, and we truly cannot wait to see Lardner Park filled with pride, connection, celebration and community once again. 🌈

Gippsland Pride Initiative Inc.
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PRIDE GALA 2026

17/05/2026

Today is , a reminder that visibility, safety, and solidarity matter. 🌈

Three years ago today, RCA made its debut in Eltham, standing up to hate and protecting rainbow families in our community. The same pride, courage and care that brought us together then continues to power us today.

You are loved.

We see you, we are you, and we stand with you, on this day and every day.

🖤❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

10/05/2026

🤯5 WEEKS TO GO AND JUST 5% OF TICKETS REMAIN 🤯

PRIDE GALA 2026 is now 95% sold!

Gippsland, we are almost at a full house!

On Saturday, 13 June, Lardner Park will come alive once again for one of the biggest nights of LGBTQIA+ connection, celebration and affirmation in regional Victoria. In a world that can feel heavy and uncertain sometimes, Gippsland Pride Gala is our chance to come together in colour, joy, community and pride.

This event sells out every single year, and it has become the one-night regional LGBTQIA+ celebration not to miss. If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is absolutely the time to secure your spot.

There are very limited tickets remaining, and once we sell out, there will be no further ticket releases - and we really don’t want you to miss out.

Beautiful food, great tunes, an epic dance floor, Mega Raffle and Silent Auction and so much more!

📍Get your ticket to Pride Gala 2026 here: 📍
https://events.humanitix.com/pride-gala-2026

💜Our community ballot has now closed. 💜
We are delighted to share that, thanks to the support of our major event partner Uniting Vic Tas alongside Pride in Ageing and Interworks, and our community’s donations, 20% of attendees at this year’s event have been supported through ticket access for priority communities and people for whom attending may otherwise not have been possible.

That is something we are incredibly proud of, and we’re so grateful to our partners and community for helping make this year’s Gala more accessible, inclusive and community-connected.

🚌 BUS TRANSPORT

We know many people are keen to confirm bus times and pickup points so they can plan their night.

We are currently awaiting the final responses from community members this week and are working with our bus providers to confirm pickup points and times across Gippsland. We will share the schedule later this week, ahead of the bus registration cutoff.

Bus registrations will close on IDAHOBIT, Sunday 17 May, so we can finalise routes and numbers with our providers.

We are so proud to provide bus transport from across Gippsland, thanks to the support of Uniting VicTas. Please note we do not provide transport from Melbourne, however pick up from Warragul and Drouin train stations will be available. Paid and free spots available.

Secure your spot on the bus here:
https://events.humanitix.com/pride-gala-bus-transport-2026

A quick reminder for all ticket holders: ticket details, names, dietary requirements and access requirements are all required within the next fortnight so we can finalise catering, seating, access planning and event arrangements. Please ensure you update your order via the ticket/order link you received on purchase.

We also remind that tickets are fully refundable through Humanitix up to two weeks prior to the event. Please don’t fall for scammers in the comments or DMs trying to sell tickets, as we don’t want you losing your hard-earned money. We will release any new tickets as they become available after we sell out. Tickets should only be purchased or changed via the approved Humanitix platform.

Want to chat all things q***r, Gala and Gippsland? *We invite community of all ages, LGBTQIA+ and allies to come visit us at our IDAHOBIT Community Pop Up at Latrobe Youth Space in Morwell next Sunday 17th May from 12 - 3 PM

We cannot wait to fill Lardner Park with pride, colour, music, glamour, chosen family and joy. With just 5% of tickets remaining, Let’s make Pride Gala 2026 a night that reminds every person in the room that they are seen, celebrated and deeply welcome.