Après Gras: The Mardi Gras Winter Fundraiser

<p>This Pride Month, join us for <strong>APR&Egrave;S GRAS</strong> as we take over <strong>The Beresford</strong> for a day-to-night wintery apr&egrave;s-ski party.</p><p>Featuring a mix of Mardi Gras favourites, DJ legends and exciting new faces - including a special guest performance by the stars of <strong>VELVET INFERNO,</strong> <strong>Marcia Hines &amp; Brendan Maclean, Julian Hamilton from The Presets&nbsp;</strong>(DJ set)<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and <strong>SUPER DISCO CLUB</strong>.</p><p>Think leopard-print ski fits, oversized faux fur, snow bunnies, icy cocktails and a dance floor hot enough to melt the mountain. Spend the day in the courtyard with drinks and DJs before the party turns up the heat after dark Upstairs.</p><p>Cold weather. Hot crowd. No actual skiing required.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><u>LINEUP</u></strong></h2><h2><br></h2><p><strong>DJs</strong><br>JULIAN HAMILTON (THE PRESETS) DJ SET<br>SUPER DISCO CLUB<br>SVETA<br>TROY BEMAN<br>TIDDALICIOUS<br>AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!</p><p><strong>Hosted &amp; performed by</strong><br>VYBE &amp; DAPHNE GAYE</p><h2><strong>Special Guest Performance by the Stars of&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/musical-theatre-cabaret/velvet-inferno?utm_source=pmax&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=velvet-inferno&utm_content=velvet-inferno-pmax&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23532625115&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWdVB12PhWnFUSaEDocU9NAUDSny6LQ8UH37pezfkMkoiVepPTHdh8BoCdegQAvD_BwE"><strong>Velvet Inferno</strong></a></h2><h2>MARCIA HINES &amp; BRENDAN MACLEAN</h2><p><br></p><p><strong><u>THEME: APR&Egrave;S-SKI MEETS RAVE</u></strong></p><p><strong>Dress code encouraged:</strong></p><ul><li>Ski suits &amp; retro snow gear</li><li>Apr&egrave;s-ski glam</li><li>Queer fantasy, camp, chaos &amp; sparkle</li></ul><p><strong><u>BEST DRESSED PRIZES</u></strong><br>Best Dressed Individual<br>Best Dressed Duo (Act)<br>Best Dressed Trio</p><p>Start the Party early with <a href="https://www.bingay.org.au/21june2026">Matinee Bingay hosted by ACON</a> at Beresford Upstairs.</p>