Lennox Moon

Meet Lennox Moon

Pronouns: He/him

Instagram: @lennoxmxxn

Lennox Moon is a professional pole dancer who radiates fabulousness both on and off the stage. With nearly a decade of experience in this dynamic art form, he also inspires others to embrace their creativity and body confidence and give pole dancing a try!

Do you remember your first Mardi Gras experience?

"I was in my early 20s, or maybe even 19. I’m from Korea, and I never experienced gay culture there because I left when I was 18. The legal age is 18, so I didn’t go out to clubs and had no experience whatsoever. I came here as a nervous little budding gay boy in Sydney, and I remember going to the Parade for the first time by myself. It was a really overwhelming experience. It was a little bit rainy too,and it was just sensory overload for the little young boy from Korea."

What is your favourite MardiGras memory?

"I could probably pick a favourite memory from each year, but for me, I think it’s a bit more special when I get to do it as a performer. My favourite would be the 2022 Parade at the SCG because I got to dance for the main headline act, Darren Hayes—an amazing Aussie icon. I just remember being in the stadium, on the pole, upside down and spinning around to about 44,000 people. I felt that incredible rush from the crowd and was really grateful to be part of it in that way."

What event are you looking forward to in 2025?

"Mardi Gras is always a good time, and for me, what matters most is that it’s time spent with my closest friends. No matter what event I’m at, I have the best time. To me, that is the environment that Mardi Gras creates for us and the community."

What does Free to be mean to you?

"Accepting everyone for who they are, and I think Mardi Gras has displayed that over the years. As a nearly 20s gay boy from Korea, I struggled to find my own voice and become more comfortable in my own skin. It’s a journey for everybody, and to be accepted is not just about what we’re good at but also about our flaws and imperfections. As human beings, we need to look at each other with more empathy. Only then can we be truly free to be vulnerable to one another. Just being your true freak self in front of others without the worry of being judged or ostracised—that’s true freedom."

Finish this sentence; Free to be:

"You!"