Nikki Hiltz, America’s fastest 1500m runner, is on the brink of making history at the highest level of sport. As they chase excellence, Nikki grapples with the challenge of embracing their trans nonbinary identity while competing in a world that demands conformity.

Once the credits roll, the night keeps going. Join us for the opening night after party, with grazing table food to enjoy while you toast the start of the festival with your people.

6 PM — Doors Open

6:30 PM — Opening night starts

11:30 PM — End

Drainks are sponsored by:

• Stomping Ground Brewing Co
• Squealing Pig Wines
• The Melbourne Gin Company
• Matéo Soda

Raffle Prize Provided by On Store Melbourne Emporium:

Prize 1:

Full Apparel Set (Top, Bottom)

Cloud Monster 3 Hyper in their size

Prize 2:

Cloudrunner 3 Max in their size

Performers

DJ

Eric Della Bosca

Eric Della Bosca is a DJ, creative programmer, and artist based in Naarm. You’ll find EDB behind some iconic events across the city, from the State Library to the queer underground.

Certified BARBA babe, and founder of Composta, EDB is gonna show you the joy in unexpected combinations of sound, entering into a kaleidoscope of butterflies and leaving you feeling ℑ𝔫𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔩𝔶 𝔊𝔩𝔞𝔪𝔬𝔯𝔬𝔲𝔰 🦋

Host

Lady Susan

Lazy Susan is the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 4, and a filmmaker as well as a drag performer. This year, her series The Witchy Girls screens at MQFF. This queen is pure comedy, known for her zany sense of humour and kooky drag aesthetic.