Join the biggest celebration of the Bear Community, coming out of hibernation, held in Brisbane, Queensland! 16 – 20 October 2019.
NEX 2019 Event Saver Passes
Platinum Pass
The Platinum Pass is absolutely unbelievable value giving you access to every event…
Eurovision Bear – Karaoke
Bavarian Bear – Meet and Greet Dinner & Show
Bogan Bowls – Lawn Bowls
Balls out Bear – Bingo*
Mr Bear Qld 2019 – the competition
Yogi Bear – Beer, Bears & Yoga
Polar Bear – Pool Party
UnderBear – Underwear Party
Yum Cha Bear – Yum Cha*
So Long – Farewell Party
On top of that, you also get your very own Northern Exposure 2019 Party Pack
There is a limited number of Platinum passes, so be quick.
* Free Events – additional purchases required.
Please be aware that many events are private male-only events. They are positive masculinity events. Please check the individual event entry requirements before purchasing a platinum pass.
3 Party Pass – Brisbears Members Only
The 3 Party Pass is a fantastic value for our members only.
Guaranteed entry into our three main parties.
Mr Bear Qld 2019 – The Competition
Polar Bear – the Pool Party
UnderBear Rio – The underwear Party
Limited Passes are available. Get in quick before they sell out
This pass is available to members of Brisbears only.
Not a member yet?
Join now https://www.brisbears.org.au/join-brisbears/
Events
Eurovision Bear – Karaoke – Theme “Europe”
Every year countries from all over Europe (and of course a few other places) come together and sing the night away. That night is Eurovision
Nobody knows how to do Eurovision like a gay bear. Tonight it is time to let that singing star within you free as we warm-up for Northern Exposure 2019, with Karaoke at the Sportsman’s Hotel
The stage is yours from 8 pm onwards. Get in early to register your song selection and lets the spotlight shine on you.
Also, why not enjoy something from the Bistro beforehand too. Present your registration ticket or your Brisbears membership card to receive 15% off the menu.
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
Bavarian Bear
(Meet & Greet, Dinner & Show) – “Germany”
The official opening event of Northern Exposure 2019
Bavarian Bear 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.
You host Shaniqua T Bone will entertain you through the night as she introduces to you the contestants for this Mr Bear Qld 2019.
A chance to dust off the Lederhosen, it’s going to be a great night with great company.
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
The event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass” or separately
Bogan Bowls – Barefoot bowls & BBQ – “Australia”
Somethings don’t get more Aussie than Bogan Bowl.
Following on from the success of last years event we are again returning to Merthyr Bowls for barefoot bowls.
A chance to enjoy some beers by the banks of the Brisbane river, play a few games of bowls and enjoy a good old fashioned Aussie BBQ with your mates. What’s not to enjoy about this?
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
This event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass” or purchased separately.
Balls out Bear Balls – “The United Kingdom”
Queensland Aids Council’s award-winning Balls OUT Bingo Brisbane has been a great success for the last 8 years. Many a bear has graced the stage as a ball boy. Now is the time for our Mr Qld Bear 2019 contestants to take their turn at the barrel, as Gayleen Tuckwood calls the numbers.
A “Best of British” inspired evening, come and find out why its called “Balls out Bingo.”
The Balls-out Bingo Calendar will all be on sale. ( Cost tba)
This is a free event. Game Books can be purchased on the night. All proceeds will go to QuAC.
Special Brisbears offer – Register through us to reserve your seat, buy a full book and a Balls-out Bingo calendar – Only $35 – (Save $5). *price to be confirmed once the calendar is launched.
Reservations are held until 7:15 pm on the night.
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
Mr Bear Qld Competition – “International”
Tonight, Brisbears brings you the main event – The Mr Bear Qld 2019 Competition.
Hosted by Paul Wheeler, come join us and cheer on your favourite bear who will compete, over 3 rounds, for the coveted title of Mr Bear Qld 2019 and a prize package worth well over $2000.
More than just a Miss World beauty pageant, the winner will be our Brisbear figurehead, a charity champion and our representative at Southern Hibearnation for 2020.
You will have your opportunity to vote for your favourite bear too.
It’s not just the competitors who will be winning. One lucky member will be going home with $500 cash and one someone else will be going home with another $200 cash.
It truly will be a night to remember.
This event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass”, the “3 Party Pass” or can be purchased separately. This event is a private male-only event – It is open to males and those who identify as male. It is a positive masculinity event.
Yogi Bear (Beers, Bears & Yoga) – “Indian Subcontinent”
Whether you need a “downward dog” or a “hair of the dog” Yogi Bear will meet your needs.
After last years hugely successful event, Paul Sneddon is again kindly donating his time and expertise to bring you another Beers, Bears and Yoga.
Paul, your yoga teacher extraordinaire, will stretch you right out and have you feeling completely relaxed and Zen. He’ll then throw in a nice chilled beer too. What a legend!
No better a way to start the busy day ahead.
*No yoga experience necessary.
This event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass” or purchased separately. This event is a private male-only event – It is open to males and those who identify as male. It s a positive masculinity event.
Polar Bear (Pool Party) – “Arctic / Antarctica”
What better way to cool down on a beautiful spring day than to party in a pool with your mates and some great beats.
The pool party is always popular, especially since we took up residency at the historic Spring Hill Baths Est. 1886
Come join our polar themed party and chill the day away.
*Sausage sizzle included.
This event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass”, the “3 party pass” or purchased separately. This event is a private male-only event – It is open to males and those who identify as male. It s a positive masculinity event.
UnderBear – “Rio / Mardi Gras”
The biggest underwear dance party in Queensland is back.
UnderBear parties always sell out so don’t delay. Get your ticket now.
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Your entry fee includes a secure cloakroom to keep your clothing and valuables safe.
STRICT DRESS CODE applies – UNDERWEAR is MANDATORY, not optional
*Acceptable clothing; boxers, briefs, speedos, jockstraps etc. + singlets, harness’s
**Footwear must be worn at all times – no open footwear permitted such as thongs, sandals etc.
The event can be purchased as part of the “Platinum Pass”, the “3 Party Pass” or purchased separately. This event is a male-only event – It is open to males only and those who identify as male. It s a positive masculinity event.
Panda bear (Yum Cha) – “China”
The Sunday after the night before !!!
For those who wake up bright and breezy, we are meeting at King of Kings in the heart of Fortitude Valley’s China Town for some Yum Cha.
It will be a pay as you go situation so the choice is yours.
Please register here so we can gauge numbers.
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu
Lazy Sunday afternoons in a beer garden are always a great way to end a great weekend.
Sunday afternoon at the Brunswick has become synonymous with a good old fashioned Northern Exposure send-off.
With live entertainment provided by our very own Daryl Murphy; the always favourite DJMarty spinning the decks, all else we will need is nibbles !
Oh what the heck, We’ll through in some platters too
Live entertainment, great music, cold beers, hot food and all your favourite friends. The perfect farewell – See you all there.
This event is open to everyone – Bears, admirers and your families.
If you have any questions – info@brisbears.org.au