The Laird invites you to AWOL 2025 – A Week of Leather and Fetish, Australia’s premier series of geared-up and stripped-down events for same-sex attracted CIS and Trans males.

Between 4th and 10th August, AWOL 2025 will provide an array of events which appeal to the leather and fetish enthusiast, as well as those on the curious side.

Assemble the troops, earn your kinky merit badges and be prepared for a week of fetish fun.

Jam-packed with events, we kick off with Meet Market, and of course your two favourite parties are still in the mix – AWOL Jock Party (gear down) and HUSTLE – Commit to Kink (gear up).

The week is rounded out with the Hand Jobs Art Exhibition, Eagle Sessions, High Shine, Kink Wars and Happy Ending.

With plenty of chances to earn your merit badge in ‘Community Chest’,Tuesdays ‘Ass Class', the Hustle ‘Splash Zone’ and more, it’s going to be one hell of a jamboree.

AWOL would not be possible without the year-round support of our family of Laird Leathermen, Boot Blacks, Ropers, Buzz Cutters and all the kinksters who make The Laird a haven for guys into gear.

A huge shout out to Evan of EFP Photography and all the guys who made the AWOL 2025 concept come to life.

For AWOL enquiries including sponsorship, media or volunteering, please email us at contact@lairdhotel.com

Cheers, Brett, Mark and Dean