One of Brisbane's most sought out underwear parties is back, and it's bigger than you've ever seen before! UnderBear 2XL will be taking over the entire Sportsman Hotel.  There will be two main dance areas, a chillout area and access to the smoking areas.  The street view will be blacked out so there will be no ability for the public to see into the venue.  We have incredible DJs to keep you dancing all night long, including:   Division 4 (Sydney) TONKY (Bendigo) Titsout Disco featuring Damien Mack and Darren Hannah (Melbourne) Luke La Beat (Gold Coast) Your entry fee includes a secure cloakroom to keep your clothing and valuables safe and will be run by the very efficient Brisbane Frontrunners. STRICT DRESS CODE applies - UNDERWEAR is MANDATORY, not optional. *Acceptable clothing; boxers, briefs, speedos, jockstraps etc. + singlets, harnesses. **Footwear must be worn at all times - no open footwear permitted such as thongs, sandals etc. Get in quick and secure your ticket to this massive event! The event can be purchased as part of the Season Pass or separately. This is a men's only event. 

Dive into the Ultimate Beach Party!  Get ready to make a splash at South Bank for a beach bash like no other. Groove to the beats of the season with none other than the electrifying DJ Galleon, who will keep the vibes pulsating from start to finish.

Mr Bear Qld 2024 Competition Tonight, Brisbears brings you the main event - The Mr Bear QLD 2024 Competition. Join us and cheer on your favourite bear, who will compete over 3 rounds for the coveted title of Mr Bear QLD 2024. More than just a beauty pageant, the winner will be our Brisbears figurehead, a charity champion and our representative at Southern Hibearnation for 2024. Along with our judges who are well respected members of the bear community you will have your opportunity to vote for your favourite bear too. To get you warmed up on the dance floor our DJ will be none other than local legend Buzz William, who will take you right through till close. It truly will be a night to remember. This event can be purchased as part of the Season Pass or can be purchased separately.

The award-winning Balls OUT Bingo Brisbane has been a huge success for the now for many years. Many a bear has graced the stage as a ball boy.  Game Books are $15 and can be purchased on the night. All proceeds will go back into the LGBTIQA+ community. Register through us to reserve your seat. Reservations are held until 7:15 pm on the night.  Be sure to register below to reserve your seat. The Sportsman kitchen is open from 5:30pm for all your favourite pub grub.  This event is open to everyone: Bears, admirers and your families.

Join us for a relaxing BBQ in the luscious Roma Street Parklands. Sausage Sizzle and softdrinks are on the house!  Please ensure you register below for catering purposes.  See you there!  

Join the bears at WET Spa and Sauna to relax and spend some quality time with your brethren.  Tickets can be purchased at the venue on the night for $30.

Please join Brisbears for a special screening of the documentary Shape, directed by Roger Ungers. Snacks will be included as part of your admission fee. There will also be a bar available for you to grab your favourite refreshments for the screening.  ‘Shape’ examines how social media, gay targeted advertising, gay networking/hook-up apps such as Grindr and the gay clubbing scene can foster an obsession with the “ideal body”. Through interviews with a diverse range of subjects, interwoven with expert opinion, ‘Shape’ explores many of the defining factors that influence gay men to obsess over their looks and the negative repercussions of this harmful mindset. The film’s subjects reflect on their personal experiences of body image-based discrimination and dissect their own beliefs, while exploring what needs to happen to create a more inclusive gay community. Two characters will provide fascinating insights on alternative body image ideals within the Bear and Drag communities. The gay community purports to celebrate diversity, inclusivity and equality, but body image discrimination is rife, and is inextricably linked to racism, ageism and femmephobia. ‘Shape’ unpacks how being in a “tribe” can help gay males feel part of a community. This sense of inclusion can be so valuable, especially for young males whose family may have rejected them after they come out. But this social grouping can actually lead to unhealthy stereotypes and unrealistic body image ideals. Self-objectification of the body in the gay community is by no means a new issue, however we are seeing an increase in feelings of unworthiness, shame, mental health issues and marginalisation among gay men. Conversations around these topics need to be amplified if we truly want to see social change. By watching ‘Shape’, the audience will come to more deeply understand what it means to be a gay man in a world that places a sometimes dangerously high priority on the way you look. Ultimately, the film will uncover how we can have a more positive outlook towards ourselves and each other in relation to body image.

Northern Exposure 2024 is coming soon!  Take a walk into the wild woods of Brisbane and party the week away. If you're lucky you might run into a lumberjack or ten :P  Events this year include our Meet & Greet Dinner, a Teddy Bears Picnic, BallsOUT Bingo Brisbears Edition, the Mr Bear QLD 2024 Competition, UnderBear 2XL and our Sunday Farewell! More event details will be added shortly.   Further event details are yet to come, and tickets will be on sale soon! Pre-Registration (edit, Pre-Reg is now closed) Please register for a ticket on this event page to gain early access to event releases. Brisbears members will also have priority access to event tickets.   Save the dates and come join in the celebration!  Pre-Registration gives you access to event releases ahead of the general public. Please ensure you register with a valid email address and add this email address to your address book or safe senders list: hello@brisbears.tidymail.co

NEX24 Season Pass This is your one-stop ticket to all the most sought after events. Not only you will gain entry to the Meet and Greet Dinner on Tuesday night, but you will also get access to the following events:  - Underbear 2XL - Farewell, So Long - Mr Bear Qld Competition - Movie Night Individual reservations will be available at a later date. The number available will depend on the Meet & Greet Ticket sales. The Season Pass is the best way to secure entry to the main events. Season Passes are available for Brisbears Members, Brethren Bear Club Members and Pre-Registered

The official opening event of Northern Exposure 2024! Our Meet & Greet Dinner & Show is a great opportunity to reunite with friends from near and far and also to make new ones, as you enjoy a delicious three-course meal. Your host for the evening will be the fabulous Shanny T-Bone who will entertain you throughout the night as she introduces and puts the contestants for Mr Bear QLD 2024 through their paces.  There will also be performances on the night from Shanny T-Bone, Maxi-Bon, Abril Latrene plus more to be announced!  This event is open to everyone - Bears, admirers and your families. The event can be purchased as part of the Season Pass or separately.

Join Brisbears at our Sunday Social held the first Sunday of every month at the Brunswick Hotel.  This is a very casual gathering, and allow people to gather, mix and mingle with each other, and just have a nice afternoon in the bear garden while listening to a chilled set by Daryl Murphy.  This is an inclusive event and is open to all bears, their admirers and friends. Come along and join the bears  First timer? Let the committee know and we'll be sure to keep an eye out for you! 

DJ Les Smith will keep you grooving through the night with special performances by Archie Arsenic, Bizzi Body, Cheri Bobbyns, Helen Wheels, Lady Sasscrotch and MOOSE!  Doors will open at 8pm. From 8-9pm we will be having a quiet hour to allow newcomers the chance to meet and take in the space.  To celebrate Pride month in Brisbane, this event is open to everyone and is free entry.  We will also be fundraising for Mr Bear Qld's chosen charity Qld Council LGBTI Health with raffles being drawn at midnight. Our members draw will also be drawn at midnight. The jackpot currently sits at $50 dollars. You have to be a current member and present on the night to be eligible for the draw.  We can't wait to party with you in the bunker!