Competitor Information

Find full event info here: Western Roundup 2025

What is Mr Bear Perth?

Mr Bear Perth is a community leadership and visibility title. The sash-holder represents Bears Perth Inc. across the year through engagement, fundraising, leadership and support — locally, across WA, and in the wider Australasian bear community — culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear competition in Melbourne the following June.

It’s a platform to increase your visibility, build community connections, and give back — with an incorporated club supporting you along the way. Ultimately, what you do with the title is up to you.

Benefits for Successful Entrants

• Free entry to all Western Roundup 2025 events
• Coaching and support for your entry
• Additional prizes supplied by sponsors, including:
  • Shane Jacobs Settlements
  • Moose Knuckle Leather
  • Connections Nightclub
  • Eagle Leather
  • Perth Steam Works
  • Grill’d Scarborough

Mr Bear Perth Winner’s Prizes

In addition to the entrant benefits, the winner receives:

• VIP Pass for Southern Hibernation (Melbourne) to compete for Mr Australasia Bear 2026
• Return airfare voucher and accommodation voucher — $750 each — to support travel to Mr Australasia Bear 2026
• One-year renewal of Bears Perth membership
• Use of the Mr Bear Perth 2025 sash by Moose Knuckle Leather (remains property of Bears Perth Inc.; must be returned if requested)
• The opportunity to fundraise for your nominated charity
• $300 donation from Bears Perth Inc. to your nominated charity

Eligibility

Entrants must:

• Be a current Bears Perth member.
  If you serve on the Bears Perth Committee, you’re expected to step aside from committee duties during the competition period (you may still volunteer) and you cannot be part of the Western Roundup production team.
• Be a resident of Western Australia and maintain residence during your title year.
• Be male or male-identifying.
• Read and consent to the Mr Bear Perth Code of Conduct (applies if titled).
• Be willing to represent Bears Perth at Mr Australasia Bear (June, Melbourne).

Mr Bear Perth Code of Conduct

1. I will earnestly endeavour to fairly represent Bears Perth Inc., our sponsors, and members.
2. I will liaise and collaborate with Bears Perth Inc. to support the club’s goals.
3. I will liaise and collaborate with Bears Perth Inc. to support my title goals (e.g., fundraising, event creation, community engagement).
4. I will, where reasonable, attend Bears Perth Inc. events, functions, and activities.
5. I understand that poor personal conduct, criminal activity, or failure to comply with this code may result in removal of my title, title sash, and any relevant prizes.

The Competition & Judging Criteria

1. Community Engagement
Judged across Meet the Bears and Competition nights.

• Communication and interaction with community
• Appropriately representing Bears Perth Inc.
• Behaviour and conduct
• Willingness to engage

2. Interviews
Conducted before Competition Night.

• Knowledge demonstrated when answering questions
• Relevance of answers
• Clarity of responses
• Ability to understand and respect the interviewer’s perspective

3. Stage Rounds
Judged during Competition Night.
Taking place over three rounds: Everyday Bear, Bear Essentials, Time to Shine.

• Entertainment value
• Stage presence
• Timing
• Pace
• Clarity

Failure to attend a judged component may result in forfeiture of the component score and/or disqualification.