PACT House: TEMPLE

From its conception in Harlem NY to the streets of south-west Sydney, Ballroom Culture has allowed queer and trans bodies of colour, black bodies especially, the opportunity and confidence to take up spaces unapologetically and amplify our voices. It’s in spaces like these that we reach the peaks of celebration, self-love and community support.

Elevating self-care to the heights of worship, TEMPLE is taking the joy of Ballroom Culture to praise and practice public devotion and devotion to the self. Speak in tongues and feel the holy spirit of the legends and icons who paved the way for future generations to walk freely in their truest forms.

Join us for a day devoted to helping you find your inner deity, with live performances from local artists…

Billy Keohavong, a first-generation Laotian-Australian Artist, storyteller of lived experiences and desires, and is a beacon of creative chaos.

Demon Derriere, a body positive activist, booty manipulator and creative director of body positive festival Big Thick Energy.

Fetu Taku, a multidisciplinary artist committed to cultivating dance/movement spaces through her artistry in community and commercial platforms.

Imbi, a multidisciplinary artist. Regardless of what form his art takes, imbi always creates with consistent intention and emphasis on ritual and authentic connection.

The Pioneers, award winning and intentionally recognised Sydney based dance collective who explore and create with various street dance styles.

Tunes pumping by proud Kombumerri man DJ Salllvage, a DJ, producer and dancer mixing the decks with an intersection of queer club culture and connection with Country.

Movement workshop with Ballroom (Vogue) QTBIPOC legends Kiki House of Silky, poetry with Yuin, Djiringanj rapper Prodikal-1 and self care workshops with internationally recognised Tongan-Australian choreographer, movement director, and lifestyle coach, Sela Vai.

Plus installations and delicious Vietnamese street food, cooked by Mây’s Aunty. All coming to you from the heart of south-west Sydney.

To view the full schedule head here.

If you’d like to sponsor/donate to a Mini Ball category, please contact ballroomaustralia@gmail.com or IG @ballroomaustralia

Free tickets are available for Trans BIPOC. Please contact ballroomaustralia@gmail.com or Instagram @ballroomaustralia

Tickets on sale now through Humanitix. Tickets to TEMPLE include access to all activities throughout day, but registration for workshops and panels are essential, simply forward your ticketing information and workshop RSVP to gabriela@pyt.com.au

If you have any access requirements you would like to discuss prior to purchasing a ticket, such as Auslan or Audio Description, please contact PACT's Associate Producer and Marketing Manager scarlett@pact.net.au. This event will have a sensory room.

Phone 02 9550 2744 or email info@pact.net.au 

National Relay Service ask for PACT on 02 9550 2744

This PACT House curatorship is in partnership with PYT | Fairfield. PACT House has been made possible with the support of the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body; the NSW Government through Create NSW; and the City of Sydney through its Cultural Grants program.