Somewhere Sober – LGBTQIA+ social gathering

3 Jul 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30pm

LGBTQIA+ bars and nightclubs have traditionally been places where queer people can find community, acceptance, and safety. As a result, alcohol has become a normalised part of LGBTQIA+ life.

We’re excited to partner with VicHealth to kick off Dry July with Somewhere Sober – a place for connection and conversation around the relationship between queer social spaces and alcohol.

This is a relaxed, welcoming event for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies who are sober, sober-curious, or simply keen to explore social spaces that don’t revolve around drinking.

Join us for a primo showcase of sober (and sober-curious) LGBTQIA+ comedians and artists!

Lineup

Geraldine Hickey – Comedian

To see Gez is to love her. A cherished regular on numerous hit TV shows, and with stand-up specials available across multiple platforms, Geraldine is a feel-good, masterful storyteller who holds audiences in the palm of her hand.

Jay Wymarra – Comedian

Jay Wymarra is a formidable presence on any stage. Whether hosting, MCing, performing stand-up comedy, acting or gracing the stage as his fabulous drag alter-ego, “Rhianna Mation,” Jay is a crowd favourite. He is a unique voice in the entertainment space and a staunch activist for the rights of people across all spectrums.

POLLY FILLA – Performer

 POLLY FILLA is one of Victorias’ hardest working and highly respected drag performers. With a career spanning over 25 years, Polly regularly travels around Australasia, hosting and performing at many high profile corporate and community events.

Jack Riley – Performer

Jack Riley (he/him) is a Narrm-based musician, composer, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience performing and working in community. A proud trans man, he’s the Creative and Musical Director of Key Change Choir—Australia’s first peer support choir for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Gender Exploring adults.

Nelly Thomas – MC

Nelly Thomas is a multi-talented, award-winning Australian comedian, broadcaster and author. She is a regular guest on ABC Melbourne Radio, Radio National, News Breakfast and is a co-host on Broad Radio. 