Rise + Shine

We’re excited to share a new event: Rise and Shine. It’s a party bringing together Sydney’s many vibrant LGBTQAI+ sporting teams.

Rise to Celebrate the rise of inclusivity in sports that our sports leagues have created!
Shine to take a moment to recognize advocates and volunteers who don’t often get the shine for their work!

Key details are:
This is a not-for-profit event, with all proceeds covering event costs. Any remaining funds will either be donated to ACON or used to fund workshops aimed at empowering LGBTQAI+ members in community-building and speech-giving.

What: An afternoon filled with joy, campiness, dancing, and breathtaking views of Bondi Beach
When: Saturday, April 27, from 3 PM to 9 PM
Where: Rooftop of North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club
Theme: Sports Pride
Music: 3 – 5 PM chilled tunes; 5 PM onwards DJs Colin Gaff and Brad James will keep the beats going!
Tickets: $48 + BF from Eventbrite
 Facebook event page: Facebook (please share with your members and socials).

Featuring: Emerald City (Kickball), Stingers (Water Polo), Wet Ones (Swimming), Rams (Tenpin Bowling), Rainbow Racquets (Squash), Spectres (Basketball) and more!

This is a not-for-profit event, with all proceeds covering event costs. Any remaining funds will either be donated to ACON or used to fund workshops aimed at empowering LGBTQAI+ members in community-building and speech-giving.

This is being organsied by Jeremy James, a kickballer and life saver with pride. If you’d like to be part of this can you please reach out to him on or jeremyjamesdesigns@gmail.com or 0448 361 530. We’re exploring ways this can be used to promote the various LGBTQAI+ clubs across Sydney and help with recruitment.