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It’s that time of year again when, all over Leeds, sequins are being stitched, make-up’s being practised and a whole load of men are standing in toilets practising lip-synching in the mirror!
Yes... Drag Idol is back!
The original and best drag competition in the North of England is now in its sixth year and it’s shaping up to be one hell of a night out!
The event is heading back to the world famous Jongleurs Comedy Club on Albion Street in Leeds on Tuesday 10th November at 8pm. Danny Cher Bailey from the organising team said: ‘We are so excited that once again we are taking the competition to such a high-profile venue. We had such an amazing night there last year, and I can’t wait for this year!’
Breaking with tradition, for the first time ever Drag Idol is keeping the same host. ‘If you didn’t see last year,’ says Bailey, ‘you missed out on the best host that the event has ever had, and so by popular demand she is back this year: Drag Idol 2009 will be hosted by the gorgeous and incredibly talented Miss Bonnie La Blue. But to add something a little different this year, she has a little helper in the shape of DJ Degsie (or Derek Towell to those who know his real name.)
Degsie is going to be making the trip from the DJ box and onto the main stage to help co-host the event. Ensuring that all sound and lighting runs smoothly is the lovely DJ Marky Mark.
With Anna Glypta moving on to other projects, it has left a space in the judges’ row and the team are excited to announce that the brand new judge who will be joining Danny Cher Bailey, Daisy Dupont and Sam Buca is someone who has had a very successful drag career in the entertainment capital of the north. She’s worked at such places as The Flying Handbag and Funny Girls in Blackpool and David Dabell from the team said: ‘We are over the moon that our new judge is Miss Brandy Babycham from Blackpool. (pictured) We hope that having a judge from a totally different scene, where drag is so high profile, will add a whole different point of view to the judging panel.’
Special guests for the event have now been confirmed, and this year Drag Idol is pleased to announce that there will be not just one special guest act, but two.
Causing a storm all over Yorkshire and beyond at the moment Bears Aloud will be guest starring at the event. Dabell said: ‘Bears Aloud seemed the perfect choice for this year’s event, as at the moment they are hugely popular and very entertaining. What makes it even more special is the fact that two of the members entered Drag Idol 2008, which just goes to show what can happen after entering the competition.’
Danny Cher Bailey continued: ‘Another first for Drag Idol is that this year will be the first time we have had a live vocalist. Kira will also be performing live on stage. She’s regular down on the Leeds scene and has also appeared on main stage at Leeds Pride twice.’
Tickets go on sale on Friday 2nd October at £7.50. A limited number of VIP tables will go on sale at Nice & Naughty at 10am on the same day. These will be sold in tables of six and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. These are £90 per table (£15 per person)
After getting feedback from people who attended last year’s event, the team have been able to move a few things around and have now got some areas with theatre-style seating which will enable more people to sit and watch the event.
All in all, this year’s event looks set to be the biggest and best yet. Make sure you buy your ticket as soon as possible as numbers are limited and last year sold out in just 2 weeks. Book the date in your diary - Tuesday 10th November at 8pm (pre-drinks in Bar Risa from 6.30pm).
Times: Tuesday 10th November at 8pm (pre-drinks in Bar Risa from 6.30pm).
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