mAXIMUM GLOSS
Keep the celebrations going at Maximum Gloss as Melbourne Rubber takes over The Laird's iconic Spit + Polish Thursday night. Open to all genders, this special Slick Week edition of Spit + Polish is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, meet fellow rubber enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond, and celebrate everything rubber in a relaxed social atmosphere.
It's also your chance to meet this year's Melbourne Rubber contestants before Friday night's competition. Whether you're suited up in full rubber or simply coming along to enjoy the community, Maximum Gloss is the perfect way to get ready for the exciting days ahead.
A complimentary cloak check will be available throughout the evening, and raffle tickets will be on sale with some fantastic prizes up for grabs while supporting Melbourne Rubber.
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Date: Thursday 3 September
Time: 8:00PM - 12:00AM (Late)
Ticketing & Entry: FREE
Venue: The Laird
Address: 149 Gipps Street, Abbotsford
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The Laird is easily accessible by public transport, with Collingwood Train Station just a short walk away and bus services stopping nearby on Hoddle St.
Limited timed street parking is available in the surrounding area, however we recommend travelling by public transport or rideshare where possible.
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The Laird offers step-free access to the main bar area and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch with the Melbourne Rubber team before the event and we'll do our best to assist.
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Melbourne Rubber is dedicated to making people feel safe, and giving everyone in the rubber community a place to display their kink. Anyone violating our consent policy, or the MR Code of Conduct will be ejected from the venue. Please feel free to approach any one of the venue staff or Melbourne Rubber committee if you need to discuss this further, we are here to look out for you! For more information, head to: https://www.melbournerubber.com/diversity
Verbal Consent is mandatory, body language is not a form of this.
A person's outfit does not give consent.
Keep your hands to yourself, always ask before touching someone.
Respect a person’s choice to revoke their consent at ANY POINT.
Respect your surroundings, and your community
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There is no strict dress code for this event, however rubber, latex, neoprene, leather, uniforms, fantasy and other fetish attire are warmly encouraged.
To help ensure our events remain welcoming and inclusive, clothing or insignia featuring swastikas, police uniforms or police badges are not permitted. Attendees displaying these items will be refused entry until they have changed their attire.
If you are wearing spikes or other accessories that may pose a risk in crowded spaces, please be mindful of those around you.
Cloaking facilities are available at most events.
For more information, please refer to Section 9.4 of the Melbourne Rubber Diversity & Inclusion Policy.