To celebrate World AIDS Day on December 1, Poz Vibe Tribe, in conjunction with GCN, ACET and Trinity LGBTIQ+ Staff Network, present a live Poz Vibe Podcast with special guests Dr Panti Bliss and Charity Kase. Hosted by the iconic duo Veda Lady and Dr Robbie Lawlor, the event will explore the experiences of people living with HIV, fighting stigma and raising vital awareness.

Queen of Ireland Panti Bliss, who received an honorary doctorate from Trinity College Dublin in 2015, has lived openly with HIV since being diagnosed in the mid-’90s. At that time, she described it as a “death sentence”, but 30 years later, Panti is still living and thriving with HIV.

Charity Kase was diagnosed with HIV in 2015 at the age of 18. She opened up about her status while competing on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and is recognised as the first drag queen to come out publicly on national UK television.

Together with Poz Vibe Podcast hosts Veda Leda and Robbie Lawlor, the drag stars will discuss their experiences of living with HIV across generations, and how being public about their statuses has contributed to the fight against stigma.

The event will be held in the Stanley Quek Theatre at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI). Attendees can find the building on the east end of campus, to the right of the Pearse Street Train Station intersection. Doors will open at 6:30pm before the podcast kicks off at 7pm.

To mark the occasion, Trinity College will also light the front of its historic buildings red in a powerful display of solidarity and support.

The event will be opened by a special set by queer DJ Manwelli. What’s more, all attendees will be invited to an afterparty in Street 66 following the podcast, to enjoy some drinks and continue the discussion. And, for those who can’t resist the call of music, DJ Manwelli will have people dancing their hearts out into the evening.

Tickets for the Poz Vibe Live event are €15 plus booking fee and can be purchased now at this link.

This special live episode of the Poz Vibe Podcast takes place as part of the wider World AIDS Day Festival 2026. Running from November 26 to December 2, the six-day programme is built not only on raising awareness, but on celebrating the resilience and commitment of the community, with proceeds going to support GCN, Ireland’s free, independent LGBTQ+ media.

Please be informed that adult themes will be covered during the podcast, including topics that some listeners might find uncomfortable.