Crown Perth Pride Luncheon 2025
Business Leader
Alan Joyce
Alan Joyce AC is a renowned Irish-Australian business leader, best known for his transformative leadership as CEO of Qantas Airways from 2008 to 2023. Under his guidance, Qantas navigated major global challenges, launched Jetstar into a leading budget airline, and committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Alan is also celebrated for his unwavering advocacy for diversity and inclusion. As one of the first openly gay CEOs of a major global company, he played a pivotal role in the Australian Marriage Equality campaign and has been a vocal champion for LGBTQ+ rights. Alan is married and continues to be a respected voice in aviation, corporate leadership, and social progress.
MC
Brihony Dawson
Brihony Dawson is a celebrated Australian television presenter, MC, sports commentator, and vocalist, known for their vibrant energy and bold stage presence. In 2022, they made history as the first non-binary presenter to host a major television program in Australia, marking a significant moment for representation in mainstream media.
Joining the Pride celebration at Crown in Perth, Brihony brings their signature charisma to an event that honours the joy, diversity, and courage of the LGBTIQA+ community. With a passion for creating inclusive and unforgettable experiences, their presence promises a celebration of love in all its forms -full of sparkle, energy, and lasting memories.
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.
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.
Supported Charity
Pinnacle Group
This year, through the Crown Resorts Foundation, the charity supported by the event is The Pinnacle Foundation. $10 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the Pinnacle Foundation, Australia’s LGBTQ+ education charity.
