Wild Secrets Launches Date My Mate – The Live Dating Event Ditching Apps for Real Chemistry

Dating apps are officially getting the night off.

Wild Secrets is flipping modern dating on its head with the launch of Date My Mate, a live, unfiltered matchmaking event where friends pitch their single mates to a room full of curious, fun, and refreshingly real humans.

In a world of endless swiping, Ai and surface-level connections, Date My Mate brings dating back to what actually works: people who know you best telling your story, calling out your green flags, and gently keeping you honest. Your friends know your type, your quirks, and your best qualities better than any algorithm ever could. This is dating with personality, humour, and actual human connection.

Taking place on Thursday 28 May at Lulie Tavern Rooftop in Abbotsford Melbourne, the event blends comedy, storytelling, and matchmaking into one high-energy night. Each presenter gets just 2-3 minutes to sell their single friend to the room, highlighting their charm, celebrating their strengths, and delivering just enough cheek to keep things interesting.

Expect big laughs, bold pitches, and a room full of people who are genuinely open to meeting someone new, no filters, no bios, no awkward messaging threads.

Guests will enjoy:

A complimentary drink on arrival

A Wild Secrets Goodie bag valued at $100

A welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone is invited

Following the pitches, the room opens up for drinks, mingling, and real-life connections, whether that leads to a date, a new friendship, or simply a great story to take home.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 6:30 PM arrival for a 7:00 PM start
Location: Lulie Tavern Rooftop, 225 Johnston Street, Abbotsford (Private Event)
Tickets: $30 (includes drink on arrival + Wild Secrets Goodie Bag) Tickets will SELL out so be in quick to secure your spot. 
Food & Drinks: Available at bar prices

How to Get Involved:

Nominate your single mate (with their full knowledge and consent) here: 

Purchase tickets here: 

Important: All participants must be aware they are being pitched and open to meeting people on the night. No surprises, just good intentions.

With Date My Mate, Wild Secrets continues to champion connection, confidence, and a little bit of cheek, proving that sometimes the best way to meet someone new is to simply put yourself, or your mate, out there.