Pride Luncheon 2026

About
Pride Luncheon 2026
Friday 12 June, 11am - 5Pm
Join us and be part of an inspiring afternoon celebrating Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community as we shine a spotlight on our 2026 theme of Homophobia, Transphobia, and Discrimination in the Workplace.
Enjoy a beautifully curated three‑course menu, hear from special guests and enjoy high‑energy entertainment from Reuben Kaye and YO! MAFIA.
At this year’s luncheon, industry leading organisations will come together for a powerful and honest conversation about Homophobia, Transphobia, and Discrimination in the workplace - what it looks like, how it impacts people, and what meaningful change actually requires.
Crown Pride Melbourne Luncheon 2026 is proudly presented by Crown Pride and Encore and proudly supported by Pride in Diversity, and Crown Resorts Foundation.
We look forward to an afternoon of entertainment, connection and celebration.
Terms & Conditions
Patrons must be 18+ to consume alcohol and not prohibited from the casino or the Crown Entertainment Complex. Crown practises the responsible service of alcohol. Credit card payments incur a service fee of 1.15%. A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. A 15% surcharge applies on all Public Holidays (one surcharge fee of 15% if Public Holiday falls on a Sunday). Crown Melbourne Limited (ABN 46 006 973 262).






Panelist
Anna Brown OAM
Anna Brown OAM is the founding CEO of Equality Australia, a national organisation dedicated to advancing equality for LGBTIQ+ people. A lawyer and human rights advocate, Anna's fingerprints are on nearly every major reform for LGBTIQ+ people in Australia in recent years. She co-chaired the landmark national 'Yes' campaign for marriage equality and has been instrumental in hard-fought battles to secure protection from discrimination, ban conversion practices and improve access to healthcare. Anna's work has consistently focused on what meaningful legal and cultural change requires — not just in courts and parliaments, but in the everyday environments where LGBTIQ+ people live and work. In 2019, Anna received the Medal of the Order of Australia for her services to human rights and the LGBTIQ+ community.
Special Performer
Jimi The Kween
Jimi The Kween stands as a shining force in the world of drag, DJing, music, and club culture. A trailblazer in inclusivity and self-expression, Jimi creates safe dance spaces where everyone is free to be themselves and live their best life. With multiple singles under her belt and a stack of tracks coming in 2026, Jimi TK continues to rise as a bona fide pop star and club icon. Jimi has been lighting up festival main stages across the globe, sharing main stages with icons like Kylie Minogue, Kesha and Diplo, as well as supporting Paris Hilton, Purple Disco Machine, Claptone and Sugababes on Jimi The Kween is a true professional with a skill set like no other, from daytime high energy to the deep/dark afters, this kween has got the goods.
Special Performer
Miss Bobbee Pinn
Miss Bobbee Pinn is a Naarm/Melbourne drag performer who has travelled international waters, all the way from Tasmania to entertain the masses! She’s a multi award nominated drag queen who is taking the Australian drag scene by storm with her quick witt, infectious personality & vibrant aesthetic. Bobbee is fast becoming a staple of LGBTQ+ community events, earning recognition for her commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces.
Feature act and panelist
Reuben Kaye
Fast, on the edge, and brutally funny, Reuben Kaye is a multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer lauded for being unapologetically loud, politically active, queer, brash, and fabulous. Reuben has taken the comedy world by storm, garnering millions of views across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, and making guest appearances on Spicks and Specks (ABC), Melbourne International Comedy Fest Galas (ABC), Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS), The Apprentice: You’re Fired with Tom Allen(BBC) and Kids React to Drag (Channel 4).
Headline DJ
YO! MAFIA
Renowned as “The International Party DJ” YO! MAFIA has graced stages worldwide across NYC, LA, UK, Japan and Malaysia. From touring with festival giant Fridayz Live (formerly RnB Fridays) as official DJ from 2018 to current, YO! MAFIA has supported and worked with a who’s who of the music industry. Sharing the stage with heavyweights such as Mariah Carey, Usher, Macklemore, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Janet Jackson, Black Eyed Peas to name a few. YO! MAFIA is the ultimate party starter and entertainment machine for any event. A regular on the Australian festival circuit, performances at major corporate, celebrity and sporting events, as well as appearing on stage for the last decade at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, YO! MAFIA is an unstoppable force and prides herself on playing to the most diverse crowds.
Panelist
Mitch Brown
Mitch Brown is an advocate, speaker and leader focused on safety, inclusion, men’s wellbeing and social change. In 2025, he became the first openly bisexual past or present male AFL player in the game’s history - a moment that helped drive important conversations around healthier masculinities and safer cultures.
Drawing on his experience as an elite athlete and social impact leader, Mitch works across sport, workplaces and communities to challenge harmful norms and support environments where people can show up fully as themselves.
Event Details
Running times & tickets
Date
Friday 12 June, 11.30am - 5pm, Palladium A&B
Tickets
$250 per person
Inclusions
Enjoy a curated three‑course menu, be entertained by our special guest Reuben Kaye and dance to the sounds of YO! MAFIA.
| Running order | |
| Arrival / pre drinks | 11.30am |
| Doors open | 11.45am |
| Luncheon commences | 12pm |
| Event concludes | 5pm |
Running times are approximate and subject to change.