The Laird

19/09/2026

Of course we will be open for the AFL Grand Final, as we always are.
Whether you're coming for footy or the Kylie show, we will see you in the b**r garden.

19/09/2026

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19/09/2026

Okay all, the ticket link has been fixed for this Thursday's ALLIANCE: Back2Basics.
Turns out we had sold a total of 1 before the system hit capacity.
We have now fixed this.

Join us Thursday and get back to basics and kick off your Grand Final weekend with ALLIANCE.

Whether you barrack for a bit of bo***ge or roar for rubber, gear up and get amongst the crowd as Rubber, Leather, Uniform, SNKR and (of course) Sports Gear, come unite on Grand Final Holiday Eve.

More to come on our own all-star line-up to get you through the night, but expect live demos: our resident BOOTBLACKS and A CLOCKWORK BARBER tackling any unruly hair with his buzz cuts.
Plus a Dark Room and more.



Thursday 24th September 8pm-2am
Entire Venue
$15 online / more at the door
🎟️: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/alliance-back2basics-afl-holiday-eve-5avx7l
FREE FOR SPIT AND POLISH MEMBERS BETWEEN 8-11PM**
Cloakroom provided
Men-only VCAT H14/2022

18/09/2026

Dean is back hosting SING STUD: The ultimate blokeoke tonight and it’s set to go off!
What will you sing?

Gather ye of leather and fur,
of lycra, denim, chaps and spurs,
to a place where men were born this way,
where karaoke meets the gay.

Where heart-felt ballads reign supreme,
and disco hits are sung by queens,
of course, the vibe is always blokey,
sometimes there’s even stripper-oke.

So if exhibition’s in your blood,
or voyeurism - come support a bud,
the b**r is cheap, the men are too,
so come along, sing a tune or two.​

Free every Friday
Doors open at 6pm
Song Rego from 7:30pm
SING STUD from 8pm
Fun all night long.
See you there!

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

Hi all, thank you for letting us know there's some issue with the ticketing platform for Alliance. It has been a week and we will figure out what is going on and update you on the weekend.

17/09/2026

Join us tonight for Spit n Polish, our weekly fe**sh crusie night.
Doors open from 6pm and Spit a Polish ramps up after 8pm.

Gearing up isn't require to be a part of the night but a repectful and consentual attitude is..

We have our Boot Blacks and Barber Station, and Sir Z doing a demo.
Be sure to bring your Spit and Polish member tag because someone will be drawing around 11 pm, and you’ve got to be there to win it.

See you tonight.

17/09/2026

Last nights caption contest results:

- Peck by name, big pe**er by nature
- I wanna show you my Orville Pe**er
- OMG it’s still there!, Hey Daddy!, I wish these tassels weren’t taunting me!, Can I get another tattoo here? Move the tighty whiteys and I’m loosey goosey!
- Zorro asks: Where’d I put that gay blade?
- He can street fight my ass anytime
- How much peck could an Orville Peck if an Orville could peck wood?
- Yes, it also wears a mask with plenty of fringe
- When did I get circumcised?!

17/09/2026

Join us tonight for Spit n Polish, our weekly fe**sh crusie night.
Doors open from 6pm and Spit a Polish ramps up after 8pm.

Gearing up isn't require to be a part of the night but a repectful and consentual attitude is..

We have our Boot Blacks and Barber Station, and Sir Z doing a demo.
Be sure to bring your Spit and Polish member tag because someone will be drawing around 11 pm, and you’ve got to be there to win it.
See you tonight.

17/09/2026

The will take over the Laird on Saturday, October 3rd.

It's an unapologetic night for leathermen, their admirers, and anyone drawn to the presence, confidence, and connection that leather brings.
This isn’t a dance party.
It’s LEATHER • SOCIAL • CRUISE
Boots. Harnesses. Vests. Ci**rs.
Or the jacket that’s been waiting for the right night — this is it.

Entry: $20
Every dollar supports Switchboard, local charities, and the Brothers in Hide grassroots scholarship.
🎟️: via the link in bio. 🔗
Extras: Dark room • Cigar lounge • Cloak included
8 pm – late

Leather encouraged.
Masculinity celebrated.
Kink respected. No judgment. No apologies. Just leather.
Consent is mandatory. Respect is non-negotiable.

Organised by Brothers in Hide
Committee: James Pellow, BB, Elliott Wiggins, and Gerardo “Jerry” Aguilar Jr.
Need support with a concession ticket?
📩 [email protected]

16/09/2026

Last nights scores

16/09/2026

Vale John Cheshire

It is with profound sadness that Melbourne Rubber announces the passing of John Cheshire, a truly remarkable and much-loved member of our community.

John was one of a kind, a caring, gentle and generous soul who had an incredible ability to make everyone around him feel welcome, valued and seen. He could talk to anyone about almost anything, share a story, have a laugh, and somehow leave you feeling a little brighter than before.

John was our 2017 Melbourne Rubberman titleholder and first runner-up at MIR21, but his contribution to our community went far beyond titles and achievements. He gave so much of himself to Melbourne Rubber, to the committee and to the wider community. His dedication, warmth, knowledge and willingness to support others helped shape the spirit of our organisation and the connections we continue to share today.

John was a familiar and much-loved presence at events, meetings and gatherings, always bringing his own unique mix of energy, cheekiness, kindness and style.. And, as we all know, you couldn’t keep John away from a microphone. Once he had it, you knew you were in for a story.. sometimes a very long one.. but somehow he would have everyone laughing and hanging on every word.

John had a special way of making people feel included, whether they had been part of the community for many years or were walking through the door for the very first time. His stories, humour, guidance and genuine care for others will be deeply missed.

To many of us, John was not only a respected titleholder and valued member of our community, but a true friend, mentor and someone we looked up to. He leaves behind a legacy of friendship, laughter and love and a light that will continue to shine through the many people whose lives he touched.

On behalf of Melbourne Rubber, we extend our deepest condolences to John’s family, friends and loved ones. We are incredibly grateful for everything John gave to our community and for the many memories we were fortunate enough to share with him.

At a time like this, we are also reminded of how important it is to look after ourselves and one another. Please check in on your friends, fellow kinksters and the people you care about. Listen without judgement, reach out, say hello and remind people that they do not have to face difficult times alone.

Sometimes a simple message, phone call or conversation can make more of a difference than we realise.

If you or someone you know is struggling or if you’re finding this news difficult, support is available.

Rainbow Door 1800 729 367 www.rainbowdoor.org.au
Lifeline can be contacted on 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or through beyondblue.org.au
In an emergency, call 000.
Or other services can be found on www.charlee.org.au

Vale John Cheshire.

Thank you for everything you gave us. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

16/09/2026

Happy Bisexual Awareness Week from VicBears! 🐾💖💜💙
Our community thrives on diversity and inclusivity. To our bi members, friends, and allies: we see you, we value you, and we’re proud to have you in the pack.
Stay loud, stay proud, and keep looking out for each other! 🐻✨

16/09/2026

Hi all,
Join me this Sunday evening raising a glass, sharing a story and having a laugh remembering Leigh.

His family will be having an intimate, private gathering in his honour earlier in the day. Many of you have asked me what we are going to do to remeber him so I am putting this together.

Sunday Social will be running at the pub as normal. We won't have a private space or anuything, but just come and say hey, have a drink.,. He loved going to Sunday Social when he was here so lets celebrate him that way.

For those who can't come, send me a DM and we can set something else us to celebrate him.
I feel weird making an event so i am just going to share some posts like this. Please pass them onto whomever you think may want to come. See you there.

16/09/2026

Join us tonight for the cheekiest trivia in town - Trivial Hirsute.
Thinking is overrated, and the name of the game is fun!

Win prizes from Dean's house clean or Dan's box of delights, plus come join the fun at this down-and-dirty pop culture/general knowledge trivia.

This ain't your Dad's trivia, but it is your Daddys!

Free to play
Doors open at 6pm
Trivia starts at 8pm
Jug special till 9pm

Have food delivered to the pub.
Plenty of fun all night long.

15/09/2026

Tonight we have lots of pencil action in the back of the pub and cue stroking in the front.

Doors open 6pm.
Laird Life Drawing (at capacity)
Pool Comp from 8pm.

See you tonight.

15/09/2026

What a great night friski disko was on Saturday.
Our heads are still spinning.
Here are some snaps by E-F-P Photography.

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

We loved the return of the cheeky community fundraiser, Northside Bizarre, last year. And we can't wait to do it all again on October 10. An amazing day of community and pride raising funds for !

14/09/2026

As is our monthly tradition, Laird Life Drawing is on tonight and its already a full house. Should we ask the crew if they want to do it twice a month?
Tickets are available for the rest of the year, so if you're interested, get out your diary and head to our website. ✏️

14/09/2026

BearFest 27: SAVE THE DATES

BearFest is back for 2027 — and this time we're stepping back in time to the Miami summer heat for two weeks of neon-lit, bear-fuelled fun!

We've got all your favorite events, including the Mr VicBears 2027 competition, Midsumma Carnival, and of course, an UnderBear Party. And we've even got a kick-ass "Miami Heat" costume party planned for you. But who are you gonna come as? James “Sonny” Crockett? Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs? Tony Montana? Dorothy Zbornak? You decide!

We'll be dropping all the event details on the VicBears socials on 18 October 2026, with tickets going on sale 1 November 2026.
So, save the dates and set an alarm for November 1 — you don't want to miss out!

13/09/2026

vic_tennis_ are sizzling on the BBQ today, and Seb is hiding cos he thought he was wearing the same tee as last week (spoiler, last week he wore a jumper, so you decide what’s real)

13/09/2026

Join us this arvo for Sunday Social.
We have a BBQ, a b**r garden and you!
Doors open from 4pm.