Parties & Social Events

The Winner Takes It All

A grand slam queer takeover of the sporting world. Part art happening, part grand final, part disco!

FREE EVENT
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Four figures play netball at night. Two are dressed as giant fluffy anus type creatures, in sparkly gold suits and giant pink fluffy puckered heads. Two are dressed as real netball players. and they struggle to get a ball into the hoop.

Image Credit: The Huxleys

  • Created by: The Huxleys

  • Presented by: Melbourne Fringe

Growing up in a sports crazed nation is often a challenge for those of us at odds with athleticism, coordination or even motion. The Winner Takes It All is an interactive art event that allows anyone to be a sporting star, a wild spectator or anything in between. In a country where sport constantly overshadows art, this is a way to put the art into the sport!

With a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community we invite you to be part of a large scale photographic series exploring the many ways we struggle and succeed to perform ‘sport’. Part performance, part art happening. This will be a unique community engaging event for anyone who loathes or loves the ‘art’ of sport.

To find out more and to sign up to participate, check out The Winner Takes It All hub

This project is supported by the City of Stonnington, Creative Victoria and the Broadtree Foundation. This project received Cash to Create through the Fringe Fund, with thanks to Monica Lim and Konfir Kabo.

  • Duration: 2 hours - Come and go as you please

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Some Nudity, Sustained Loud Noises, High Level Of Audience Participation.

Check out our hub of information on The Winner Takes It All page.

Registered participants will receive specific guidance on when to arrive and where to go on the day. Registration is essential to receive this information, and walk-ups may not be facilitated on the day.

You must be 15 years or older to participate in this event. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, 25 years or older, and will require parent or guardian consent to have their image used in the project. 

  • Free Event

*Prices are subject to change without notice. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Sessions: In Person Events

Date Time Venue

Sunday, 06 October 2024

10:00am

Malvern Cricket Ground

Sold Out
 Past Event

Sunday, 06 October 2024

2:00pm

Malvern Cricket Ground

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

10:00am

Princes Gardens Tennis Courts

Sold Out
 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

2:00pm

Prahran Aquatic Centre

Sold Out
 Past Event

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