Who will be Queensland’s 2026 leather titleholders?

As part of Brisbane Leather Week, six individuals will step up to compete for the Queensland Leather titles. Who will be the next Queensland Kinkster, Ms Queensland Leather, Queensland Leather Boy and Mr Queensland Leather?

The competition rounds started on Wednesday night at Kinky Bingo, where the focus was Stage Presence and Charisma,

Tonight at the Leather Dinner, they will be judged on a speech, their attire and their interactions. It all ends Friday night at the Grand Final Performance round, the most anticipated event of Brisbane Leather Week.

Serpentine Fury/Sylvia Zeng competing for Queensland Kinkster

Sylvia Zeng is a proud young kinkster who emigrated from China to Australia in 2017. She calls herself the Serpentine Fury, defining her nature as grounded within serpentine temptation and undying fury.

Sylvia is a 4th-year Architecture student, also working to solidify her career within the kink and sex work world, where her passions truly lie. When she graduates from university, she hopes to wear the QLD Title banner, don her catsuit and the pleasers, to the ceremony, to showcase our passions to the world.

She is also a part of the Brisbane Rubber organisers, hoping to contribute to expanding and bringing together Brisbane’s local kink community. She is a true rubberist and a lover of impact play, and of course, her favourite, steel bondage.

What made you want to enter the competition?

“I want to be the Asian representation in our scene. Believing I have what it takes to be that role model, especially for someone who’s thinking about joining but hasn’t made the step.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“My first piece of gear was a latex leotard; wearing it made me feel so sexy and empowered. Ever since, I don’t think I’ve gone a week without being in latex.”

What does this community mean to you?

“This community is where I was able to grow into my own skin. It helped me to step out of the societal norms I was brought up with. They opened doors for me and showed me the possibilities of a life I could’ve never dreamed of. I am forever grateful and very excited to continue my lifelong journey of learning”

Saturn Switchblade competing for Ms Queensland Leather 2026

Meanjin-based artist and sex worker, Saturn Switchblade, originally grew up in rural Queensland and has a great love for all perspectives of kinksters in their community.

Saturn has worked closely with the leather and kink community both through events, classes and their work as a photographer.

Following a rocky introduction to the scene, they have become a strong advocate for safe, sane and consensual kink, continuing to widen their own knowledge while also hosting workshops to teach others in an attempt to further curate events that allow our community members to feel safe.

Primarily focused on respectful kink in art and model/bottom self-advocacy, with dedicated writings in kink and sex work history and its relation to art. Saturn is especially interested in Shibari, impact and latex. As well as having active interests in aerial arts (chain and pole), art history and conservation.

What made you want to enter the competition?

“I’ve always enjoyed hosting events and gathering my community. A big part of that was making sure people felt safe and included in our community regardless of their identity. I really wanted a title to be able to platform the voices of my colleagues, as well as demonstrate that non-binary people don’t have to feel railroaded into ungendered titles.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“I think it was a leather collar given to me by my first dominant for our anniversary. The O-ring of which now lives on my battle jacket.”

What does this community mean to you?

“I love the way everyone kind of has their role; it’s such a diverse group of people who aren’t just here to play (which is also amazing!) but are our historians, our storytellers, our protectors and everything in between. It feels almost like one big found family that’s always had a space for me with loving arms.”

Alex Bicknell is a native Queenslander. She has been an avid leather crafter since she started last year in 2025, initially only planning to make kink goods for herself; her interest in her craft soon meant she was selling to friends and strangers alike.

Alex frequently attends the 4seasons kink market as a vendor. She is a curious and enthusiastic kinkster who loves to try new things, attending events as often as her busy life allows.

What made you want to enter the competition?

“A friend suggested I try out after spamming our friendly Discord with leather gear pics.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“A pair of homemade cuffs; I spent about a month sourcing the specific hardware I wanted.”

What does this community mean to you?

“Friends I know I can be myself around without judgement.”

Xander is a passionate advocate for all things queer, kinky & perverted. Having served on QPaH’s committee & volunteered at BootCo events, he is a familiar face in all manner of spaces & always ready to lend a hand.

For Xander, the leather scene is about the freedom to embrace every part of who you are, while perpetuating a community where others feel safe and supported to do the same. Xander is excited to explore his passion for the wider leather & fetish scene & hopes to share his love for the community as your next Mr Queensland Leather.

What made you want to enter the competition?

“I had been considering it privately but was unsure whether I was ready. Then a few people in the community that I really respect asked me if I had considered it & it was the encouragement I needed.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“I believe it was a cheap pair of metal handcuffs. The fuzzy cover was removed almost instantly & they were eventually replaced with nicer padded cuffs, but I remember them fondly.”

What does this community mean to you?

“Everything. Within this community, I have found not only some of my best friends, but people I truly love that magically (and kinkily) love me back.”

Jake is a newcomer to the leather community. After attending his first Bootco in January last year, he found an identity in the community and has become part of the furniture at community events.

A brat by nature, he is always ready to make sure daddies and sirs have all the pleasure they can ever need.

He expresses his kinks in all of his burlesque acts and is looking forward to showing you every side of him throughout this competition.

What made you want to enter the competition?

“In a word – community. This community genuinely saved my life last year, and stepping up for Leather Boy is a way for me to give back to the community that I love.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“A pup hood. It was given to me by my partner at the time, and it really unlocked something in me. Pup Wicked was born that day!”

What does this community mean to you?

“We are all so different but have such a shared passion for the weird and wonderful. It’s amazing to hear people’s stories from all walks of life. Above all else, this community has massively increased my acceptance and love for everyone simply by existing in the same spaces as them. It’s truly a safe haven for us weirdos, and I love that.”

What made you want to enter the competition?

“Creating new events featuring kinks and practices that have not been highlighted enough in previous years is one of my main goals as a titleholder. The ability to serve as many people as I can in the community also coincides with my personality as a boy.”

What was the first piece of fetish or kink gear you owned?

“My first pup hood from Mr S Leather in Aqua/Teal. It was a gateway to a new sense of self and a freedom I never knew I needed from my life at the time.”

“Also, the beginning of a monochromatic wardrobe of gear and clothing solely in this colour, which gives me comfort.”

What does this community mean to you?

“This community has become my chosen family. People who respect me for who I am, and my own personal interests that may not be as welcome amongst casual friends and relatives.”

“I feel freedom when I am around these people, whether it be on a stage performing, at a bar, social, or sex event. I take great pride in representing them in any way I can.”

More fun to be had at Brisbane Leather Week

Tonight’s  Leather Dinner brings together leatherfolk, kinksters, titleholders, community leaders, friends, and allies for an evening of great food, conversation, and camaraderie.

This is the perfect opportunity to share a meal and celebrate Brisbane’s diverse and vibrant community.

Frinday night is the grand final competition, and the events round out with Afterburn, a gender-inclusive play party; Corium at Wet Spa & Sauna; and a Pool Party & BBQ to wrap things up at The Valley Pool.

Come together with the community as Brisbane Leather Week wraps up this weekend. Tickets and more event details are available at bootco.com.au.

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