The Wickham To Host 20th Brisbane Madonna Party In Fortitude Valley 

The Brisbane Madonna Party will return to Fortitude Valley for its 20th annual event, with The Wickham hosting a Madonna-only dance night led by Kristian Fletcher and hosted by Yana Michelle.



Fortitude Valley Event Reaches 20 Years

The 20th Annual Brisbane Madonna Party will be held upstairs at The Wickham, 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, on Saturday 15 August 2026.

The event is presented by Kristian Fletcher, who has staged the Brisbane Madonna Party annually since 2006. It is billed as Australia’s longest-running Madonna party and will mark 20 years of the Brisbane event.

This year’s event will also coincide with Madonna’s birthday and the release of her new album, Confessions II.

The Fortitude Valley event is scheduled to run from 7pm to midnight and is listed as an 18+ event.

The Wickham Dancefloor To Play Madonna Across Eras

The upstairs area at The Wickham will be turned into a dance space playing only Madonna’s music, covering tracks from the 1980s, 1990s, Noughties and recent releases.

From 7pm to 8pm, attendees will be able to meet other fans, visit the bar and hear rarer Madonna songs and mixes.

From 8pm to midnight, DJ Kristian Fletcher will play Madonna’s greatest hits, fan favourites, recent songs and music from the newest album.

The event will include a licensed bar, cocktails and roving photographers.

Best-Dressed Prizes And Hosted Program

Yana Michelle will host the 20th Annual Brisbane Madonna Party, which is listed under drag, LGBTIQ+ and DJ event categories.

Prizes will be offered for best dressed, with the night also centred on Madonna’s music and fan participation.

Tickets are available through Oztix. General tickets are listed at $29.60, while other event details list tickets at $25 plus booking fee.

Madonna’s catalogue includes Material Girl, Into the Groove, Vogue and Hung Up. In Australia, she has had 11 Number One hits and 40 Top Ten hits, with every studio album reaching the Top Ten.



The Brisbane Madonna Party will bring those different eras into one Fortitude Valley event, with the program built around Madonna’s music from early releases through to newer material.

Published 30-June-2026

Aerialist Sustains Jaw Injuries in Equipment Failure

A professional aerialist sustained severe jaw injuries when her equipment failed during a performance at a Fortitude Valley venue.



Leonie Ceraolo suffered a shattered jaw, broken arm, and multiple other injuries after her sway pole snapped during testing, sending her plummeting more than six meters onto concrete at the Wickham Hotel on Sunday.

Emergency services responded to the Fortitude Valley establishment at approximately 11:47 AM following reports of a fall from height.

Ms. Ceraolo shared on social media: “The sway pole snapped when I was in testing post event. Fell more than six metres high from snapped post on the road of the Wickham. Shattered jaw, broken arm, plus few injuries. I’m so grateful I’m still here today. I’m not done yet.”

Photo Credit: GoFundMe

The aerial performer specialises in acrobatic performances throughout the Brisbane region. It remains unclear what event she was booked to perform at on Sunday.

A spokesperson for the Wickham Hotel confirmed the incident but declined to provide further details, stating: “Our thoughts and well-wishes go out to the individual involved. Out of respect for their privacy and to ensure the integrity of the investigative process, we are unable to comment further at this time.”

Workplace Health and Safety has been contacted regarding the incident.

Photo Credit: GoFundMe

Friends of Ms. Ceraolo have established a GoFundMe campaign titled “Leonie’s Smile” to assist with her recovery expenses. The fundraiser, organised by Tess Quarrell on behalf of Ms. Ceraolo, has raised $8,015 of its $14,000 goal as of May 6, 2025.



The campaign explains that Ms. Ceraolo faces financial challenges due to her inability to work while recovering, ongoing medical expenses including dental work, and continuing obligations such as mortgage payments and animal care.

Published 6-May-2025