Sydney Leather Men Incorporated (SLM) is a community organization dedicated to revitalizing the gay leather scene in Sydney. Founded by Mick Watson, Igor Rudar, Peter Rayner, and Raymond Van Der Zalm, SLM emerged in 2022 following extensive community consultation during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Its mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces for gay male and male-identifying Leather Men to socialize and bond.
SLM hosts regular social events and public gatherings to boost visibility and inclusivity within the leather and fetish community.
The organization also revived the Sydney Leather Title, selecting a new Sydney Mr Leather in March 2023 after a seven-year hiatus. In August 2023, SLM launched the inaugural Sydney Leather Weekend, expanding it to Sydney Leather Week by 2024.
SLM operates under strict rules, including an Inclusion Policy, Conflict Resolution Policy, Consent Policy, and a Code of Conduct, ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all participants. In November 2023, SLM became a registered non-profit organization in NSW, further cementing its commitment to the community.
Through the community’s lens
Photos from Sydney Leather Men
No photos from the community yet. Been here? Help the guide — upload a few.
From the community
Comments & ratings
Been to Sydney Leather Men? Help the next traveler — share what you thought, leave a star rating, or both.
More like this
Other organizations in Sydney
ACON Health Limited
Different Strokes Dragon Boat Club
Emen8
Equality Australia
LGBT VISA
