Queensland Announces Its 2026 Leather and Kinkster Title Winners
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With a wrap on Brisbane Leather Week, the four new holders of the prestigious Queensland Leather and Kinkster titles have been announced.
The competition, BootCo Brisbane‘s annual celebration of pride in sexuality and platform to raise awareness of kink, has long honoured some of the boldest members of the leather and fetish community. 2026’s victors are no different.
Mr Queensland Leather 2026: Xander Ferguson
Taking home the Mr Queensland Leather 2026 title was Xander Ferguson.
“Xander is a familiar face in Queensland’s queer, leather and fetish communities, and a proud advocate for all things kinky and perverted,” wrote BootCo on their official Instagram page.
“He has served on the QPaH committee, volunteered regularly at Boot Co and is always willing to lend a hand. For Xander, leather is as much about community as it is kink. It’s a space to embrace every part of yourself while making sure others have the freedom and support to do the same.”
“I’m incredibly proud to be the current Mr Queensland Leather,” said Xander. “I’m hoping to shed a light on some of the niches within our community & dispel the stigmas surrounding these kinks/fetishes.
“I’m really looking forward to visiting leather communities in other states (and possibly other countries) and to judge the Sporties bake off during my title year!”
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Queensland Ms Leather 2026: Saturn Switchblade
As for Queensland Ms Leather 2026, taking home the title was none other than Saturn Switchblade.
“Saturn Switchblade is a Meanjin based artist, sex worker and photographer who grew up in rural Queensland,” wrote BootCo. “Through their art, photography, events and workshops, Saturn has become closely involved with the leather and kink community.
“Their work focuses particularly on respectful representations of kink and self advocacy for models and bottoms, alongside a strong commitment to safe, sane and consensual play. Saturn’s own interests include Shibari, impact and latex, with their creative practice also drawing on kink and sex work history, aerial arts, art history and conservation.”
“I am so honoured to be QLD Ms Leather 2026,” Saturn said. “I have so much love for my sash family and I think we’re going to do so many amazing things together over the next 12 months. Not only do I think we’re going to make a beautiful inclusive space for our trans community but I hope a space people feel safe enough to stand up for themselves.”
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Queensland Kinkster 2026: Sylvia Zeng
Next up, we have the winner of the cheeky Queensland Kinkster 2026 title, Sylvia Zeng.
“Sylvia Zeng moved from China to Australia in 2017 and has since found her place in Brisbane’s kink community,” wrote BootCo. “Known as the Serpentine Fury, she is a devoted rubberist with a particular love for impact play and steel bondage.
“Sylvia is currently studying architecture while building a career within kink and sex work. She is also part of the Brisbane Rubber organising team, helping grow and connect the local rubber community. Bold in both her kink and her style, Sylvia is rarely far from a catsuit, a pair of Pleasers or something made of steel.”
“Forever grateful to represent my community as the Queensland Kinkster of 2026,” said Sylvia. “As a certified freak, I’m keen to bring together more like minded pervs into our community, while ensuring safety of each and every one of us.”
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Queensland Leather Boy 2026: Jake North
Finally, awarded the Queensland Leather Boy 2026 title was none other than Jake North
“Jake might be a relative newcomer to leather, but it didn’t take long for him to find his place,” wrote BootCo. “Since attending his first BootCo in January last year, he’s become a familiar face at events and, at this point, is practically part of the furniture.
“A brat by nature, Jake is always ready to keep the daddies and Sirs on their toes. He also brings his kinks to the stage through burlesque, using performance to show off the many sides of himself.”
“I’m still in shock about winning the title to be honest!” said Jake. “I’m incredibly honoured to be selected to represent not just a club I love, but a community of people who come from all walks of life. I’m excited to set up a night of art for our trans and gender non-conforming artists to showcase their stories in any form they wish to. It’s going to be a great year!”
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