This is the first episode of our Paying Tribute mini-series — a journey through the Past, Present, and Future of the festival.

Today, we’re looking backwards.

From PAY Tribute (the soft launch) to Paying Tribute (the weekender) to Melanated(Robyn) entering as Co-Producer— we talk about the beginnings, the pivots, the lessons, and the messy brilliance that built Year Nine!

If you’ve been with us since the early days, welcome back to the archive.

If you’re new here, consider this your crash course.

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Paying Tribute Weekend- Drag Showcase

Paying Tribute Weekend- Burlesque Showcase

Paying Tribute Weekend Gospel Brunch

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