Wednesday Breakfast: Billy Mather – Barely There, Big Love & Mr. Vic Bear 2025

The newly sashed Mr. Vic Bear 2025, Billy Mather, joins JOY Breakfast to share tales from the Bear Fest runway, his wardrobe malfunction moment (yes, there were loose coin purses), and why community means everything—whether it’s in Bendigo or the back bar at Grouse.

Billy talks about his journey into the Vic Bears, the joy of karaoke in jockstraps, and his chosen charity, the Australian Queer Archives. We also dig into the preservation of queer history (pool water included), the spirit of belonging for LGBTQIA+ folks outside capital cities, and why sometimes, to win hearts and votes, you’ve just got to twerk with everything you’ve got.

This one’s full of laughs, heart, and hilariously honest moments that’ll make you feel warm, seen, and very, very entertained.