With over 80% of tickets now sold a week after officially going on sale, the 21st annual DIVAs (Drag Industry Variety Awards) are extremely excited to confirm that American Drag Queen, Miss Jackie Beat will be part of a star-studded crowd attending this year’s event, including a who’s who of well known drag performers, including the original glamour showgirl, Christy McNicol. The casts of Hairspray, Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys plus many other celebrities will also attend.
Miss Jackie Beat’s resume and reviews to name just a few include: “Jackie Beat is the greatest drag queen on earth!” – Roseanne Barr, “A true triple threat…Talent, Beauty and the Beat, Jackie has it all! A great talent, pure genius!” – RuPaul, “Beat is a trained theater actress, but no amount of training could make a person this talented, this witty, or this scathing. The show should just be called ‘Jackie Beat is a F**king Genius.’” – The Village Voice, “Jackie Beat gives ’til it hurts! This gal can sing!” – Time Out New York and “Beat keeps the crowd howling!” – New York Post.
“Words can’t describe how absolutely thrilled we are to have the globally recognised Miss Jackie Beat onboard for the 21st annual DIVA Awards which will be a milestone occasion for the DIVA Committee and the community,” DIVA Awards Committee Chairman, Greg Steele said.
DIVA sponsor QUINTESSENTIALLY, a 24-hour global concierge private members’ club will be bringing Miss Jackie Beat out to Sydney in true diva style, with flights, limousines and five star accommodation to cater to her while she is in the country.
This over-the-top, amazing and fun not-for-profit annual awards night rewards, celebrates and recognises the achievements of the drag community and is being held at the Byron Kennedy Hall at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.
“This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever! We have a lot of surprises in-store for attendees and we are excited to announce that the event will be hosted by Trevor Ashley who plays Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and will include performances by New York’s Jackie Beat and Australia’s premiere drag queen on a Tivoli Stage,” Greg Steele said.
Tickets for this exciting annual event, considered one of the highlights in the calendar for GLBITQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex, transgender, questioning and queer) community are now officially on sale to the public, go to www.divaawards.com.au and follow the prompts to purchase.
The DIVA Awards recognise and demonstrate the achievements of GLBITQ artists in Sydney's performing arts and popular drag entertainment. There will be 15 categories over three acts; four drag shows being performed by over 20 of Sydney and Australia’s leading Drag entertainers.
With a stellar DJ lineup at the after party including Kitty Glitter (DIVA Awards 2010 Sydney’s Favourite DJ winner), Murray Hood and James Tobin this will be a 21st celebration to remember.
The awards, such as Entertainer of the Year, Hall of Fame, Outstanding Technical Contribution, Most Popular Venue, DIVA Rising Star and many more, are decided by a mix of the judging committee, the public, and the showgirls themselves. The public is invited to vote on ALL six public categories, right here on Guidetogay.com
The DIVA Awards would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters; GuideToGay.com, Sydney Star Observer, QUINTESSENTIALLY, The Midnight Shift, AKA Entertainment, ARQ Sydney, Stonewall Hotel, Trade Accounting, House of Priscilla, Clutching at Curls, Vodka O, and Soleil Tanning.
You can join the offficial DIVA Group on Guidetogay.com right here
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