Tim and Jon get cuddly with the newly sashed Mr VicBears for 2023, Jonny. Join the sexperts for the inside godd about what it means to be a bear, and what makes the Bear Community different.

See the bear competition photos and the rest of BearFest at the VicBears Facebook Page

For more on the Midsumma Pride March, click on https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/midsumma-pride-march/

Harbour City Bears in Sydney's Bear Essentials events for World Pride can be found at https://www.bearessentials.com.au/

Southern HiBearnation 2023 has just been announced for June 2023 - https://vicbears.org.au/events/southern-hibearnation/

 

The full statement from International Ms Leather 2018, Sir Ange, that was referenced in this episode is as follows:

The entire International Mr Bootblack contest team have taken a stand against the visible transphobic, misogynistic, and exclusionary behavior of some members of the board. However, to ignore a problem condones the behavior, so the responsibility for change lies on all shoulders. Many opportunities for change have come and gone for the IML & IMBB board to address the inequity of their alliances and actions. I sincerely hope the action of our incredible Bootblacks is the catalyst for some necessary progress, that is well overdue.

- Sir Ange (Ms International Leather 2018)

 

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