Toby Zoates

Toby Zoates is a notorious artist, political radical, sharp satirist, and gay activist who has lived at the beating heart of Sydney's scrappier city for close to 40 years[1]. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, he became an integral part of Sydney's history through his key roles in the art, squat, music, and activism scenes[2]. His name originated from a commercial announcer who slurred the 's' into 'Z' in the word 'champions'[3].