There's always a lot going on in our amazing community! Here are some of the latest events, news, and resources for sex workers.
Are you involved in an event? Do you have some news to share? Are you aware of an industry initiative that deserves a shout-out? Let us know!
- Grey Eagle Events Presents “Burlesque Brunch” Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival - Grey Eagle Music Hall, Asheville NC - 29 June 2025 @ 12pm
- Hookers and Strippers Ball - Registration open now, save the date - 19 June 2025
- Assfest - Australian School of Sexuality Festival - 9th -18th May
- SMUT - Naarm (Melbourne) Shows - 7th & 8th of June - tickets on sale soon.
- Bottoms Up Dance Studio - Beginners Burlesque with Kitty Obsidian - Wednesday June 25th to July 16th 7:30-8:30pm - book here
- East London Strippers Collective - Monday Weekly Life Drawing - book here
- East London Strippers Collective - Shoreditch Strip Mile Tour, London - Book here
- East London Strippers Collective - Responding to the Proposed Amendments to the UK Police & Crime Bill - guide to evidence submissions here.
- The Stripped Project - Zine Submissions now open - submit here.
Recommended reading from the Tryst Team
READ: Abandon Me: Memoirs by Melissa Febos
WATCH: Alma's Not Normal
LISTEN: Transexual Podcast with Kitty Obsidian
In the media
See below for the latest industry news pieces and mentions in the media.
- ‘Sex Work and Burnout’, by Respect QLD
- “‘Strippers bill of rights’ has fallen short, WA adult dancers say” - Catalina Gaitán, for ‘The Seattle Times’
- ‘'The rumours are true': Aussie sex worker Kayla Jade reveals family secret’ - Lauren Robinson, for ‘The Advertiser’
- ‘From clothing swaps to legislation, defenders of sex work answer challenges with community’ - Nico Hall for ‘Public Source’
- ‘Greens leader Tammy Franks introduces sex work decriminalisation bill to South Australian parliament’ - Duncan Evans, for ‘news.com’
- ‘I Told My Mom I Hire Sex Workers And Her 4-Word Response Completely Changed Our Relationship’ - Andrew Gurza, for ‘HuffPost’
- ‘Sex life: Visiting go-go bars in Thailand doesn’t make you a bad tourist’ - Tilly Lawless, for ‘Prospect’
Don’t forget to check back in a month’s time for our next update!
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