Crown Perth Pride Luncheon 2024
Entertainment
Reuben Kaye
Reuben Kaye is an award-winning Australian comedian, singer, entertainer, and writer, celebrated for his bold drag makeup, quick wit, and magnetic stage presence. Known for his unmissable live shows, which have sold out across Australia, London, and Europe, Reuben is loud, brash, politically active, and proudly queer. His mix of humour, music, and sharp social commentary makes him a unique and unforgettable performer not to be missed.
MC
Joel Creasey
Joel Creasey is one of Australia’s most popular, acclaimed and charmingly controversial stand-up comedians, radio and television presenters. Joel has become a television staple, making regular appearances on numerous shows, as well as landing the coveted role as co-host of SBS’s hugely popular Eurovision broadcast. He has also appeared at comedy festivals around the world and sold-out tours of the UK, Asia and the US.
DJ
Dean Misdale
Dean Misdale is a multi-award-winning artist having won Entertainer of the Year at the 2019 Proud Awards and took home the award for best Cabaret & Variety Show at Fringe World 2022 after winning the weekly award in the same category two years running. Dean is versatile and multi-talented being one of the few Drag artists in Australia who not only sing LIVE but is also a DJ, Musical Theatre performer and Actor. Dean's musical journey reached new heights when they achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Drag Queen to hit number 1 on the iTunes Australia Chart with a cover of the disco classic Celebration.
Guest Chef
Khanh Ong
Khanh Ong was born in Indonesia and spent the first two years of his life in an immigration camp, before moving to Australia. He first found fame as a contestant on MasterChef Australia. He is a chef, restaurateur, author and TV presenter and is a part owner of The George on Collins in Melbourne, Australia.
Keynote Speaker
Narelda Jacobs
Narelda Jacobs is a Whadjuk Noongar journalist, presenter, commentator and keynote speaker. Narelda is a sought-after MC, moderator and speaker, appearing on stages and airwaves across Australia with Prime Ministers, international leaders and humanitarian advocates.
CEO Pride WA
Dr Lauren Butterly
Dr Lauren Butterly was appointed CEO of Pride WA in 2023. Prior to commencing as CEO of PrideWA, Lauren had a successful career in law – both as a practising lawyer and legal academic. She held positions at leading law organisations and universities in Perth, Canberra and Sydney where she specialised in environmental law and protection of First Nations’ cultural heritage. Since 2017, Lauren has been involved at an executive level in LGBTQIA+ sport. In particular, she has served as the President of Sydney Frontrunners, and then Co-President of Perth Frontrunners. Lauren is driven by a commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion. Her roles in both law and LGBTQIA+ sport have included closely collaborating across the diverse LGBTQIA+ community, and with First Nations and disability communities.