JOY Breakfast

1 Jul 2024

Brisbane’s Queens Ball shines with Pride

Society & Culture

Wrapping up Pride Month, the longest running LGBTQ+ event in the world took place in Brisbane this weekend, the 63rd Queens Ball, a glamorous event recognising Brisbane’s pride filled community and their achievements.

Dean was lucky enough to be there, as was Wayne from JOY Breakfast who joined him from Brisbane as they talked about some of the highlights of the night.

Congratulations to the winners :

First Nations Leadership & Engagement Award – Corey March

Activist of the year – Helen Wheels

Ally of the year – Tom Oliver

Young Achievement – Callum Cantrill

Community Social Group – Dykes on Bikes QLD

Community Support Group – Free Mum Hugs

Community Spprting Group – Gay Skate Brisbane

Event of the year – Bay Pride at Wynnum Fringe

Venue of the year – The Sportsman Hotel

DJ of the year – DJ Merlin

Artist of the year – Dylan Mooney

Drag Performer of the year – Gayleen Tuckwood

Volunteer of the year – Imani Anderson

Performer of the year – Archie Arsenic

PROUD Award – Justin Rosenberg

Lifetime Achievement Award – Betty Nature

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