There's always a lot going on in our amazing community! Here are some of the latest events, news, and resources for 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!
- SWOP: Hookers and Strippers Ball - 19 June, NSW location to be announced - buy tickets here.
- Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival - 27-29 June, Asheville, North Carolina - Buy Tickets here.
- Pineapple Workshops - 45min Online Breathwork Class - July 17th 10am PST - Join here.
- Kitty Velour Dance Workshops - PoletoPoleArielFitness Tamworth, UK - 10th August from - book here.
- Kitty Obsidian’s Gender Affirming Surgery - donate here
- Good Will Comedy Club hosted by Neptune Hendrickson - 7th August, Ellington Wine Bar Ballarat 7pm - book here
Recommended reading from the Tryst Team
Read: Hooker Mentality by Jack Parker
Listen: Crowversation Ep42 - Cleopantha
Watch: Shoplifters (2018)
In the media
See below for the latest industry news pieces and mentions in the media.
- ‘Amid all the talk about preventing gender-based violence, sex workers are ignored’ - Tian Johnson, for ‘Mail & Guardian’
- Sex work to Shakespeare: How RISING’s radical storytelling is redefining performance boundaries - Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier, for ‘Beat’
- The Blue Eyeshadow Trend Through the Lens of Sex Workers, Drag, and Queer History - Devon Preston, for ‘Pop Sugar’
- Exclusive: OnlyFans owner in talks to sell to investor group at about $8 billion value, sources say - Echo Wang, Linda So and Milana Vinn for ‘Reuters’
- Sex Work Is Cool Now — Here’s Why That’s A Problem - Edie Montana, for ‘HuffPost’
- ‘Non-payment is a major issue for Victorian sex workers. They could soon lose crucial help finding justice’ - Benita Kolovos, for ‘The Guardian’
Don’t forget to check back in a month’s time for our next update!
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