Upcoming events
Listed below are upcoming events either organised or supported by Melbourne Rubber. If you have an event you would like to be listed here or have questions about any of the events listed here please contact us via email or social media.
Rubdown - Free Event
What a way to wrap up another glorious year with our rubber family.
The wonderful Laird will host a relaxing Sunday afternoon beverage and a chance for us to have one last dance before its back to reality.
We want to celebrate our amazing community for being with us for this week, and share a drink, a hug, and the afterglow of the beauty witnessed.
Squeak - Ticketed Event
SQUEAK 2024 is set to be a bouncing, bulging dance party and social event where we can come together in a safe, welcoming space for a night of community, expression and sweaty fun!
Put on your Squeaky best, join us to celebrate our newly sash'ed Melbourne Rubber Representative, and have a shiningly good time.
Amazing DJ's, shows all night long, and a safe atmosphere, this is THE night to let loose with your rubber family.
Rubber Care & Repair - Session #2 - Sold out
Ever wanted to know how to fix that little tear or hole in your latex, so you can get more wear out of your collection?
In this class you will learn the basics of rubber repair, what chemicals you'll need and how to use them, and you'll get a chance to do a basic repair on a tear yourself on a piece of latex (provided) or bring along your own damaged latex item.
Electra has established herself in the Australian latex community as the go to person to learn about all things latex. Her skills and knowledge with wearing, playing and making latex have stemmed from 30 years of being in the industry as a Professional Dominatrix, Fetish Model and Latex Designer.
The co-owner of Bella Rubber, Electra has made countless one off outfits for many people in the local scene and also shares her skills with other designers, passing on her latex expertise.
During this Slick workshop, Electra will be teaching you how to do basic repairs to your latex outfit and sharing tips on how to clean and maintain your latex for longevity. Prior experience is not necessary, however this workshop is STRICTLY 8 attendees only. Bookings are required.
The workshop will be approximately 1.5-2 hours duration. Please note: Glue and Solvents used in the repair of rubber can be noxious and/or overwhelming to first-timers. We strongly advise participants to wear face masks for this workshop.
Rubber Care & Repair - Session #1 - SOLD OUT
Ever wanted to know how to fix that little tear or hole in your latex, so you can get more wear out of your collection?
In this class you will learn the basics of rubber repair, what chemicals you'll need and how to use them, and you'll get a chance to do a basic repair on a tear yourself on a piece of latex (provided) or bring along your own damaged latex item.
Electra has established herself in the Australian latex community as the go to person to learn about all things latex. Her skills and knowledge with wearing, playing and making latex have stemmed from 30 years of being in the industry as a Professional Dominatrix, Fetish Model and Latex Designer.
The co-owner of Bella Rubber, Electra has made countless one off outfits for many people in the local scene and also shares her skills with other designers, passing on her latex expertise.
During this Slick workshop, Electra will be teaching you how to do basic repairs to your latex outfit and sharing tips on how to clean and maintain your latex for longevity. Prior experience is not necessary, however this workshop is STRICTLY 8 attendees only. Bookings are required.
The workshop will be approximately 1.5-2 hours duration. Please note: Glue and Solvents used in the repair of rubber can be noxious and/or overwhelming to first-timers. We strongly advise participants to wear face masks for this workshop.
Melbourne Rubber 2024 Competition - Ticketed Event
We welcome you to our long awaited Melbourne Rubber 2024 Competition.
Join us in a night of beautiful displays of Rubber, Fetish, Fashion and Talent. Probably a lot of mischief too. It’s time to crown a new winner!
This is THE night to select a new Melbourne Rubber person to represent the values and lifestyle of the Melbourne Rubber community at home, interstate, or overseas.
As always we have a star-studded line-up of Judges who have made their mark in the Australian rubber community, and our amazing contestants who have thrown their hat in the ring to compete for the highly coveted title of Melbourne Rubber 2024.
Visitors Brunch
For all our visitors, whether they be from regional Vic, interstate, or even overseas, we would like to invite you to a welcome brunch hosted by the Melbourne Rubber Committee.
Whether you’ve been visiting us since the start of Slick, or it is your first ever time in Melbourne, come and grab a bite to eat and get to some locals.
Seated space is limited so make sure to get in quick if you want to join in!
Maximum Gloss + Meet the Contestants - Free Event
We invite you to meet and mingle with the contestants for MELBOURNE RUBBER 2024!
This is a great opportunity to join your community in supporting and welcoming this year’s contestants. Come decked out in your own favourite rubber look, and warm up properly for the big comp due the following night.
Mingle and chat with your fellow rubberists new and seasoned in a comfortable, light-hearted atmosphere.
Then, join us for Maximum Gloss, where we join our MC, former MRM17 winner John Cheshire as we introduce, plus get to know our contestants for the Melbourne Rubber 2024 competition.
Welcome Drinks & Trivial Hirsute - Free Event
Here we go again Rubber Fam!
It’s time to welcome in another SLICK as we wet our whistles and have some laughs to officially open the shiniest week in the Melbourne Rubber Calendar with all of your Latex Lovelies.
Our good friend Dean Arcuri will be hosting an extra SLICK edition of Trivial Hirsute – where you can team up and enjoy this spectacular trivia like none other, with current pop-culture references, throwbacks, nostalgia. This truly is the most eclectically queer quiz you may ever attend.
Newbie Social - Free Event
Have you ever thought about getting into latex but don’t know where to start?
Then this is the event we have specifically designed for you - our newcomers! We want to welcome you with open arms to an integral part of our community, Eagle Leather, show you the Rubber, so to speak, and pop your Latex Cherry in a safe and fun space.
This is an event specifically designed for those wanting to know where, how, and who to start your rubber journey with. Those who may not have had the pleasure of trying latex yet, perhaps want to find their feet, and dip a lil’ toe in the water.
Our committee will be hosting a night of friendly guidance, and help with any questions you may have for getting in to (or out of) your first piece of latex.
However, If you ARE familiar with latex, and know how to get in and out of a catsuit, please join us Wednesday 11th September, at the Laird for the official Welcome Drinks and Rubber Trivia!
Slick 2o24
And WE ARE BACK Shiny People!
Who is ready for SLICK 2024!!!! Following in the groundbreaking steps of MIR, we want to proclaim that this year's SLICK will be ONE COMPETITION, ONE SASH.
This means we will have all people and all genders competing on the one stage, for the brand-new title of “Melbourne Rubber 2024”. No more binary prefixes, just one shiny person to represent our beautiful city.
As always, tickets will need to be picked up, in person from Eagle Leather.
We want to take this time to reiterate our diversity and inclusion policy below which will continue apply to everything we do; head to: https://www.melbournerubber.com/diversity If you need any help, and would like to help out - please feel free to DM us through socials, or send an email to melbournerubber@gmail.com
So, without further ado – here it is – your SLICK. A full week of events that we hope will have something for everyone!
Fetish Pride
Happy Midsumma! Come grab a nibble and have a chin wiggle!
Mingle with like minded shiny folk and learn a little more about how you can get involved with your local kinksters. If you are dipping your toes into kink, please tag along, rest your feet, and grab a drink while you listen to shared words of wisdom and kinky education from some highly respected members of our community.
RUBdown
Join our rubber family to wrap up Slick 2023 at UBQ for a relaxing Sunday wind-down and one last dance before heading back to reality. We want to celebrate our amazing community for being with us for the week, and share a drink, a hug, and the afterglow of a week of rubber. This year we welcome VicPaH to co-host our rubdown event.
SQUEAK
Melbourne Rubber is rolling up with a new circus themed SLICK this September, and the carnival ravers at BARBA are joining the festivities once again to host the official Saturday after party... prepare for balloon pups, colourful circus creatures, high flying antics and the delicious crack of the ringmasters whip.
SQUEAK 2023 is set to be a bouncing, bulging dance party and social event where we can come together in a safe, welcoming space for a night of community, expression and sweaty fun!
RUBBER WORKSHOP
Ever wanted to know how to fix that little tear or hole in your latex, so you can get more wear out of your collection?
In this class you will learn the basics of rubber repair, what chemicals you'll need and how to use them, and you'll get a chance to do a basic repair on a tear yourself on a piece of latex (provided).
Prior experience is not necessary. All tools will be provided.
Please note this workshop is STRICTLY 8 attendees only.
VISITOR’S BRUNCH
For all our visitors, whether they be from regional VIC, interstate, or even overseas, we would like to invite you to a welcome brunch hosted by the Melbourne Rubber Committee. Whether you’ve been visiting us since the start of Slick, or it is your first ever time in Melbourne, come and grab a bite to eat and get to some locals.
MAXIMUM GLOSS / MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Melbourne Rubber is taking over The Laird Hotel’s regular Spit + Polish Thursday night for a carnival of rubbery goodness. Join your community and display your rubber looks as we get to know our contestants for Melbourne Rubberman 2023. Mingle with fellow rubberists over a few drinks in lead up to Friday’s competition night.
NEWBIE SOCIAL
Have you ever thought about getting into latex but don't know where to start? This event is specifically designed for our newcomers! We want to welcome you with open arms to an important part of our community, Eagle Leather! This is an event specifically designed for those of you wanting to start your rubber journey.
TRIVIAL HIRSUITE
Let the fun continue, with our good friend, the multi-talented homosexual Dean Acruri hosting Trivial Hirsuite - the Slick edition. Team up and enjoy a spectacular trivia night like no other, with current pop-culture references, throwbacks, nostalgia and the most electric queer quiz you may ever attend, with a rubber twist!
WELCOME DRINKS
Come one, come all! We welcome you to the glorious exhibition of latex that we have all been waiting for... SLICK 2023! Join us for a week of shiny, lubey, slippery goodness, with seven events spread over five days. The week kicks off with a rubbery welcome drink at The Laird Hotel. We welcome all of our community to join us and prepare yourselves for the kinky week ahead.