A promise kept, a room filled with love, and a fitting tribute to a legend.
Last night, we officially opened Bloody Glorious: A Maxi Shield Tribute at Qtopia Sydney. To everyone who packed out the space, lined up down the hall, and shared their favourite stories of Maxi with us—thank you for making it such a special evening.
This exhibition stands as a testament to a performer who gave so much to our community, and it couldn’t have happened without the incredible care and dedication of so many hands.
A massive thank you to our curator Jeremy Smith, and to Maxi’s drag family—Jacqui St Hyde, Sheila Bliege, Tora Hymen, and Vanity—whose consultation, love, and preserved treasures brought this room to life. To our incredible team of volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to install and run the night: you are the backbone of Qtopia Sydney.
Bloody Glorious is now officially open to the public.
Photography: Giuseppe Santamaria
