| MIR | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Rubber/Latex, BDSM, Kink |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Illinois |
| Country | USA |
| Inaugurated | 1997 |
| Most recent | October 19–22, 2023 |
| Website | https://mirubber.com/ |
MIR (formerly Mr. International Rubber) is a multi day convention and contest celebrating the rubber, kink, and BDSM communities. Established in 1997, MIR occurs annually in Illinois during the autumn, drawing participants and attendees from all over the world. [1] Events include workshops, socials, dances, market, and the contest.
History
MIR started in 1997 being hosted at the bar, Cell Block, and has been run every year since. In 2009 MIR contest moved to the Center on Halsted to account for larger crowds. [2] In 2020 MIR 24 was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] MIR 27 in 2023 moved to a new location in Skokie, Illinois. [4] At MIR 27 it was announced that the event would be gender inclusive and allow contestants of all genders to compete. [4]
MIR contest winners
Below is a table of MIR contest winners. [5]
| Year | MIR Number | MIR Winner | Winner's Title/Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIR 27 | AJ Huff | M. San Francisco Rubber |
| 2022 | MIR 26 | Pusckatt Pumera ONYX | Mr. Florida Rubber |
| 2021 | MIR 25 | ChicagoRubber | |
| 2020 | MIR 24 | Contest was digital and no new MIR selected. | |
| 2019 | MIR 23 | Adalberto Rubadam | Mr Rubber Netherlands |
| 2018 | MIR 22 | Guillaume Dupuis | |
| 2017 | MIR 21 | Michal Neighbour | |
| 2016 | MIR 20 | Preston "Wexx" So | Mr. New England Rubber |
| 2015 | MIR 19 | Jeffrey "Gummibärchen" Basile | Mr. Midwest Rubber |
| 2014 | MIR 18 | Max Samauth | Mr. Rubber Netherlands |
| 2013 | MIR 17 | Andy "CosmicRoo" Coatham | Mr. Rubber Toronto |
| 2012 | MIR 16 | Rubber Jason | |
| 2011 | MIR 15 | Sly Hands | Mr. Rubber UK |
| 2010 | MIR 14 | G-Man | Mr. Southeast Rubber |
| 2009 | MIR 13 | Fenn | Mr. Rubber Toronto |
| 2008 | MIR 12 | Stephane Donaldson | Mr. Rubber Montreal |
| 2007 | MIR 11 | BJ Turgeon | |
| 2006 | MIR 10 | Maurizo Iacone | Mr. Rubber Italy |
| 2005 | MIR 9 | Michael Schneider | |
| 2004 | MIR 8 | Frank Bug | |
| 2003 | MIR 7 | Chris Vincent | |
| 2002 | MIR 6 | William "Rubberwilli" Schendel | |
| 2001 | MIR 5 | Yannick Kerjose | |
| 2000 | MIR 4 | Chad McLaughlin | |
| 1999 | MIR 3 | Tom Kelley | |
| 1998 | MIR 2 | Thomas Smith | |
| 1997 | MIR 1 | Christoph Lehner | |
References
- ^ Lieberman, Hallie (2023-05-25). "'Fuck the Rules:' Rubberists are Starting Their Own Revolution". Vice. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Mr. International Rubber 2010". Time Out Chicago. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ Magazine, Demasque (2020-10-27). "MR INTERNATIONAL RUBBER PRESENTS: MIR24 - RUBBER LAB". Demasque Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ a b "MIR's Intergalactic Rubber celebration soars to a suburb not too far way - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Titleholders - MIR Contest". mirubber.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.