Trivia Nights

Trivia Nights is the recurring pub quiz and trivia series at Pride of Our Footscray, part of the venue’s signature Wednesday evening programming rotation.

Overview

Trivia Nights presents interactive quiz and trivia evenings with community-focused entertainment and social engagement. The series includes branded variants such as “Let’s Get Trivial” (standard format) and “Holly’s Pop Quiz Drag Trivia” (drag-themed variant).

The series forms one arm of the Wednesday four-week programming rotation alongside Art Class, Pride Comedy, and Film Night — ensuring consistent mid-week attendance and community building.

Key Facts

• Primary Series Name: “Let’s Get Trivial”
• Variant: “Holly’s Pop Quiz Drag Trivia” (drag-themed format)
• Frequency: Part of the Wednesday four-week rotation
• Format: Interactive team-based trivia with community prizes
• Managed by: Emily Rose
• Audience Type: Community-focused, social engagement driver

Performance Data (2023)

• Total Events: 8
• Total Tickets Sold: 302
• Average Attendance: 37.8 per event
• Total Revenue: $6,705 AUD
• Revenue Share: ~2.5% of total TryBooking Revenue 2023

The average attendance of 38 per event is consistent with Pride Comedy on the same rotation, indicating a stable mid-week audience base. The lower total events compared to other categories reflects quarterly programming frequency.

Strategic Value

Trivia Nights serve distinct strategic purposes:

1. Community bonding — Team-based format encourages group participation and table dynamics
2. Predictable revenue — Recurring rotation with established format reduces planning complexity
3. Low production cost — Minimal technical requirements compared to performance categories
4. Word-of-mouth engine — Social format drives repeat attendance and friend referrals
5. LGBTQ+ cultural engagement — Drag variant creates themed programming that strengthens community positioning

The combination of standard and drag-themed variants allows flexibility to match seasonal or promotional calendars.

Related Programming

Trivia Nights sits within the mid-week rotation alongside:

• Pride Comedy — Stand-up comedy nights (same rotation)
• Film and Movie Nights — Film screenings (same rotation)
• Art Class — Art workshops (same rotation)
• Themed Nights — Special occasion events (higher attendance)

See Also

• Events and Programming — Overall programming strategy
• Programming Model — Mid-week and weekend rotation framework
• Revenue Model — Event revenue composition and targets
• Emily Rose — Series manager
• Performer Scheduling Strategy — How recurring series fit scheduling