Mardi Gras 2026 – Leather Community Float EOI Now Open

ECSTATICA: MARDI GRAS 2026Connected By Leather - Empowered by Community EOI Our float embodies what it means to find your people, your tribe, and your strength through authenticity and pride. It’s a living celebration of self-expression, liberation, and the ecstatic power of community. Join...

Coming to Your First SLM Event

Our committee members are here for you. We welcome new attendees to approach committee members and say hi, we’ll gladly introduce you to others, help you find your feet, and do what we can to make you feel welcome. We encourage our members to keep an eye out for newbies and those on thier own to...

Consent Reminder

Wearing gear is not consent. Always ask before you touch, and always respect a “no.” SLM is a safe space, and we take consent seriously. Recently, we removed a non-member from an event for repeated violations and unwelcome touching. This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated. Please look after...

November 2025 Social Recap, Consent and Thanks

Friday night marked our last official monthly social of 2025 — and our final event of the year at The Oxford Hotel. What a way to finish. The atmosphere was fantastic, the crowd was strong, and while we nudged the record books again, we didn’t quite push past it this time. Still, there were lots...

November Newsletter Out Now

Our November newsletter is live! It’s packed with important updates, event info, and ways to get involved. With social media limiting our reach, this newsletter is a key way we communicate, please take a moment to read. Got ideas or content? Email communication@sydneyleathermen.com

Trash Daddy Is Back – SLM Members Get Discounted Tickets

Are you gagging for more? Ready to get Filthy? TrashDaddy returns with TrashDaddy : Locked Up Tight, a night of filthy, sleazy, fierce energy. Expect pounding progressive house, hypnotic beats, and a dancefloor packed with your tribe. Tickets – SLM Members: $35 +bf Use the code in SLM Member...

October Social & Cigar Night Recap

Wow, what an amazing night! The room was absolutely packed, once again nudging the record books and marking the most people we’ve ever had at two consecutive events. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it another unforgettable SLM Social! What made this one extra special was the...

October Newsletter Out Now

Welcome to Our New Format Newsletter! With the recent challenges we’ve faced on social media, this newsletter will now become one of our main ways to keep you informed and connected. Over time, we’ll continue to build on it, bringing you interviews, stories that matter to our community, and...

SLM Branded Hanky Update

During Sydney Leather Festival, we announced pre-orders for a Sydney Leather Men branded hanky featuring a unique black and white design. The original plan was to have them printed through a company, however due to the low volume of pre-orders, we made the decision to pivot and produce the hankies...

Committee Update & Heartfelt Thanks

Committee life can be both incredibly rewarding and deeply challenging, balancing vision, community expectations, and the time and energy it takes to lead. With that in mind, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank Phil Reilly, who has made the difficult decision to step down as...

SLM welcomes and celebrates those who, through self-affirmed identity, identify as male or feel aligned within the spectrum of male identity and the spirit of being a Leatherman. We are a safe space committed to building community, one connection at a time.