MIR Announcements

The MIRXXX Attendee Telegram Chat is now open! If you have already purchased your weekend package, you should have received an email with the link to the chat. For everyone else, the Telegram chat link will be included in your registration confirmation once you purchase a weekend package for MIRXXX. Please be sure to read the pinned notes in each of the chat topics before posting. See you in just 90 days for MIRXXX!

We're looking for a few good people to join our year round team! Learn more about our open positions via this a brief video, or visit our website: MIRubber>About>Join Our Team!

We're sharing our rubber memorial ribbon, for anyone who wishes to post it on their social media profiles in honor of Joy Gen, Mr, Rubber Italia 2017.

In Memoriam - Today we are saddened to learn of the passing of Joy Gen, (Gennaro Forte) Mr. Rubber Italia 2017. He competed in MIR 22: The Art Of Rubber. He was a kind and kinky man, with a great sense of style and humor. Our thoughts are with his partner David, as well as his MIR22 classmates, and his many friends around the world. May memories of happier days sustain his loved ones through this difficult time.

Please share with any artists you may know who might be interested in participating.

The MIR International Rubber Weekend Art Exhibition returns! We're looking for artists whose work explores the concept of "Second Skin" for our first juried art exhibition. Artists may submit 3-5 works for consideration. See full details and submit your work at mirubber.com/learn/art-archive

Tuesday is the last day to secure Early Bird pricing for MIRXXX Weekend Packages! Act now to secure before prices go up on Wednesday!

And concluding our posts of newly sashed International titleholders, say hello to International Mr. Leather 2026 Honey Davenport; and International Mr. Bootblack, Atlas Rose!

Today we're extending a welcome to some newly sashed International titleholders. Join us in welcoming International Ms Bootblack 2026, Astrid; and International Ms Leather 2026 Akasha Eden!

MIRXXX Weekend Package Scholarships are now open. If you are a member of an underrepresented community or will make less than $42k in 2026, you can apply for a scholarship. More info on our website at MIRubber.com>Learn>Scholarship.

Moving right along with our announcements of recently sashed rubber titleholders, please say hello to the new Mr. Rubber France 2026, Alex! You can follow him on Instagram @alex01_spyderpup

Exciting news! MIR is accepting Bootblack applications for MIR XXX! If you’re well-versed in the care of both rubber and leather, we encourage you to apply. Applications close September 1, 2026. Use the attached QR Code to submit your application.

Continuing our announcement of newly sashed rubber titleholders from adaround the globe, say hello to Mr. Rubber Germany 2026, Ares! He is the first person to ever hold the Rubber Germany title. You can follow him on Instagram @aresgold8.

MIRXXX Weekend Packages are now on sale! Review the benefits of each level and make your selection today! Special early bird pricing is in effect through June 30th. Volunteer shifts are posted as well. Learn more and check out the tentative schedule of events now posted at MIRubber.com.

It's a new week, and that means it's time to recognize new rubber titleholders! Say hello to your Mx San Francisco Rubber 2026, Gaia! You can follow them on Instagram @gaiaw0rldwide!

The Rubber Meet and Greet at IMLBB2026 begins in 30 minutes in the Rendezvous lounge on the 2nd floor of the Congress Plaza Hotel. This social event is hosted by the Chicago Rubber Club and MIR International Rubber Weekend. A cash bar will be available.