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On This Gay Day: Drag star Divine died aged just 42

Divine found success around the globe in film and music  Harris Glenn Milstead was better known by his stage name Divine. The Baltimore native became friends with filmmaker John Waters in the 1960’s and they collaborated together on many film projects. After appearing in several short films, Divine took a lead role in Waters feature […]

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Artists get personal on stage in performance showcase ‘EMOTION’

Artists get personal on stage in performance showcase ‘EMOTION’

A collection of local talent are teaming up for a showcase of their most intimate performances. Produced by Big Gay Cabaret‘s Cleo Schurrer and Mae Dae, EMOTION brings together burlesque, drag, dance and spoken word performers to explore their deepest selves. “So often, the world of burlesque and drag is focused on offering up a glittery, shining […]

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Hometown girl Hannah Conda reflects on her drag journey

Hometown girl Hannah Conda reflects on her drag journey

On Saturday night Hannah Conda will take to the stage at The Riverside Theatre as one of the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Speaking to OUTinPerth as she returned to her hometown, the drag star shared that she’s surprised how much her career as changed over the last decade. “It’s been a rollercoaster ride”, […]

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Dirty Versachi returns with new tune ‘Rainbow Light Beam’

Dirty Versachi returns with new tune ‘Rainbow Light Beam’

Dirty Versarchi has returned with a great new tune Rainbow Light Beam. The new track is co-produced by Andrew McEwan (Huntly), mixed by Tim Watt (MUTO, Golden Features) and mastered by Klaus Hill (PNAU, Ministry of Sound). The song explores how boundaries can become blurred and complicated when crossing from friends to lovers. The non-binary artist […]

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Fremantle all-ages drag event targeted by conservative groups

Fremantle all-ages drag event targeted by conservative groups

An upcoming youth event in Fremantle has been targeted by conservative and religious groups after it put a call out for drag performers. The City of Fremantle’s Youth Network called for expressions of interest from Drag Queens and Drag Kings to make part in an all-ages youth show in September, but after the event was […]

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Bianca Del Rio is ‘Unsanitized!’ and returning to Australia

Bianca Del Rio is ‘Unsanitized!’ and returning to Australia

She’s not your mama, her name is Bianca… and she’s returning to Australia with her new comedy tour Unsanitized! The pandemic may be ending, but Bianca Del Rio promises she’s just getting started. Kicking off in Brisbane in August, and travel to Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Perth’s Astor Theatre. Bianca Del Rio, otherwise known as […]

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Help Dean Misdale head to the studio to make an EP

Help Dean Misdale head to the studio to make an EP

Dean Misdale is one of the hardest working people in the local showbiz scene. Between cabaret shows, filling the dance floors as a DJ, hosting events, and appearing in some huge musicals, Misdale has always got something new going on. Now the much-loved performer is hoping to fulfil fans wishes, by recording an EP of […]

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Drag Race favourites join much anticipated ‘Hocus Pocus’ sequel

Drag Race favourites join much anticipated ‘Hocus Pocus’ sequel

Cult favourite film Hocus Pocus is set to receive a sequel later this year, and three international drag favourite are set to join the cast. RuPaul’s Drag Race season 7, All Stars 2 and All Stars 6 contestant Ginger Minj has been outed as a feature in the new film, reportedly playing a drag version of […]

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Samsung pulls Singaporean ad featuring drag queen

Samsung pulls Singaporean ad featuring drag queen

Samsung has pulled an ad it created especially for the Singaporean market that featured a local drag artist. The advertising campaign featured people trying out a new Samsung watch and noise cancelling headphones. The clip showed people hearing a recorded message from loved ones including a Muslim mother hearing a message from her son who […]

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‘Drag Time Music Hall’ camps up the classics for the whole family

‘Drag Time Music Hall’ camps up the classics for the whole family

A foursome of local drag gems have teamed up to co-produce a family friendly showcase that’s reaching for the stars and packed full of heart. Skye Scraper, Moxie Heart, Rhonda Civic and Miss Cara – with special guest Perri Prism – present Drag Time Music Hall: An All-Ages Vaudeville of Classics and Campery, carefully curated to […]

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