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CLUB FEMME FATALE
For a full list of the 2008 DIVA winners and nominees, please scroll down.
DRAG SCENE
2009 DIVA RAFFLE
The DIVA awards will be held in August this year. Over the Mardi Gras period and through to 29 March, DIVA will be undertaking a raffle to raise funds to assist with the production of the 2009 DIVA awards. Raffle tickets are $5 each, which will give you the chance to win a brand new Vespa LX125 (valued at just under $7,000, inclusive of on-road costs). Buying a ticket in the raffle is an important way you can support DIVA to ensure we continue to deliver a first-class Drag awards ceremony. A gaggle of well-heeled Baby Drags has been martialled to act of the DIVA Raffle sales-force. So, if a smiling Baby Drag approaches you to buy a ticket, smile and take 2!
If you would like to help us in our fund raising efforts by undertaking to sell a book (or 2) of raffle tickets, or you would simply like to know how to buy some raffle tickets, please contact us at info@divaawards.com.au
SPECIAL EVENTS: MARDI GRAS DRAGATHON
Screen sirens Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell had it all! They were glamorous, could belt out a tune and diamonds were their best friend. Fame, fortune and scores of suitors were inevitable. In the parallel universe of today the girls are still glamorous belters with a penchant for diamonds, but with one not-so-little difference: these two little girls from little rock are two little boys from Darlinghurst. Gentlemen Prefer Blokes stars the percipient comic and self-confessed Show queen, Trevor Ashley, and the ever-effervescent blonde bombshell, Courtney "Double Diamond Black Run" Act. This wickedly clever show plays at the Civic Hotel Underground from 26 Feb - 6 Mar. For tickets, go to Ticketek.com.au. Crutches optional!
Big Bingay at the Beach at the Paddo Town Hall on Friday, 27 February at 7.30pm (sharp, apparently) is bound to be a scorcher! Your numbers will be pulled by the sun-drenched (and kissed) Mitzi Macintosh, supported by the Pamela Anderson of Bingay bitches, Naomi, with all proceeds going to acon. For details, call David on +61 2 9206 2110 or go to events2009@acon.org.au
Joyce Mayngewill be joining a superb international line-up at the very hip Mardi Gras Late Night Lounge in The Studio at Sydney Opera House. This will be a delicious way to wrap up your evening, featuring the superb musical talents of New York's Lance Horne and host/MC, Kiki & Herb's Justin Bond and feline femme fatale Meow Meow, who will be introducing special surprise international guests, cabaret cameos, chatty catty gossip and salacious stories and songs. Joyce will join Julie Atlas and Zoe Keating on Saturday, 28 February from 10pm. Special DIVA Showgirls Offer Adults at Concession Prices ($25 instead of $35) for either night by phoning 9250 7777 and quoting "Showgirls Late Night Lounge Offer"
NEW SHOWS THIS MONTH
The Fast and the Fabulous with Summer Salt, Millie Poppins and Ripley Waters at the Midnight Shift Video Bar on Wednesday nights from 9.30pm
Dreamgurlz with Tora Hymen, Minnie Cooper, Prada Clutch and Joseph at the Midnight Shift Video Bar on Thursday nights from 9.30pm
Handbag Fridays with Prada Clutch at the Midnight Shift Video Bar on Friday nights from 9.30pm.
New Fake show with Dakota Secret, Minnie Cooper ("standing" in for Courtney Act) and Daniel at the Midnight Shift club on Friday nights. Shows at 1am and 2.30am.
Smooch with Maxi Shield at the Midnight Shift Video Bar on Saturday nights.
A Night at the Muscle Mansion with Kitty Glitter and 6 of Sydney's hottest male dancers at the Midnight Shift club on Saturday nights. Show opens Saturday, 28 February.
DRAG HAPPENINGS IN THE WEST
Heaven @ Parramatta returns! The first Saturday of every second month, commencing 7 February at the Northmead Bowling Club. Show "Fresh Air" at 10.30pm and 12am. $7 before 10pm/$10 after
Dolphins Dance at the Parramatta Golf Club on the first and third Saturday each month.
Jupiter's Nightclub at Richmond on the first Wednesday of each month
Portia's Trivia at the Penrith Hotel on Wednesday nights at 7pm and
at the King's Park Tavern 7pm on Thursdays.
Queer Out West, Monday evenings on 2GLF 89.3FM between 10pm and 12am
with Beverly Buttercup, Gracie Lou and Maxi Shield.
DRAG AROUND TOWN
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Bamboozled with Babooshka
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Candy Box, Penny Tration and Maxi Shield
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Midnight Shift (Video Bar)
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Summer Salt, Millie Poppins and Ripley Waters
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Minie Cooper, Charisma Belle, Tora Hymen and Mitzi Macintosh
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Tora Hymen and Cleo Coupe
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Tora Hymen, Minnie Cooper, Prada Clutch and Joseph
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Friday |
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Handbag Fridays
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Minnie Cooper ("standing" in for Courtney Act), Dakota Secret and Dan
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Minnie Cooper, Tora Hyman and Antony
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Trash Palace
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Dakota Secret, Will & Heath
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Sunday |
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Mitzi Macintosh, Kitty Glitter, Antony Ginadjar and Ashley Evans
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Verushka Darling and Maxi Shield
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Hosted by Verushka Darling
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2008 WINNERS
| Choreographer of the year |
Antony Ginandjar |
| Costume design of the year |
Mitzi Macintosh |
| Outstanding achievement by an individual |
Colleen Windsor |
| Show of the year (3 of less) |
Hairspray - The Drag Show |
| Show of the year (4 and over) |
Queen of Clubs: From Leather to Feather |
| Hall of Fame |
Mitzi Macintosh |
| Entertainer of the year |
Mitzi Macintosh |
| Queen of Hearts |
Maxi Shield |
| Showgirls' choice |
Miss Tiffany |
| Outstanding DIVA moment |
Gash Flash! (Britney Unhinged) |
| DIVA Variety award |
Tora Hymen |
| Outstanding technical contribution |
Wigs By Vanity |
| Most popular venue |
Stonewall |
| Most popular DJ |
Kitty Glitter |
| Most popular showcast |
Sunday School at Arq |
| DIVA Rising star |
Natasha Knowles |
| Most popular male performer |
David Olsen |
| Sydney's favourite female performer |
Shauna Jensen |
| Sydney's favourite drag queen |
Tora Hymen |
| Bitch of the year |
Tora Hymen |
2008 NOMINEES
Choreographer of the year
Antony Ginandjar
Ashley Evans
Minnie Cooper
Troy Phillips
Costume design of the year
Chelsea Bun
Dion Arlotta
Kirsten Damned
Mitzi Macintosh
Mamma Shirl
Tony Thompson
Best Show (3 and under)
Britney Unhinged (The Tranny Pack)
Hairspray - The Drag Show
Shifting Sands (Flaunt)
Maxi and Verushka's High School Reunion (The Screaming MeMes)
Minogur-A-Rama (Your Big Sisters)
Supa Heroes
The Little Merdrag 2
Best Show (4 and over)
The Beyonce Experience
Queen of Clubs: From Leather to Feather (Queen)
Arq Candy (Sunday School)
Showgirls' choice
Minnie Cooper
Miss Tiffany
Mitzi Macintosh
Polly Petrie
Tora Hymen
Outstanding DIVA moment
A Moment Like This (Toybox 2008 Finale)
Blow Up Doll (Lyn Shakespeare)
Flash a gash! (Britney Unhinged)
Insane in the Brain [Mitzi Macintosh] (Arq Candy)
Miss Tiffany's Beyonce (The Beyonce Experience)
'Wow' [Maxi Shield] (Rugger Bugger)
DIVA Variety award
Courtney Act
Hats Off
Mitzi Macintosh
Queen Miss Left Titter
Tora Hymen
Verushka Darling
Outstanding technical contribution
Kirsten Damned and Amelia Airhead - Yellow Feathers
Trevor Ashley - Uber Riah Video
Wigs By Vanity - Uber Riah hair line wigs
Most popular venue
Arq
Midnight Shift
Stonewall Hotel
Most popular DJ
Dan Murphy
Justin Scott
Kitty Glitter
Sandi Hotrod
Most popular showcast
Flaunt
Hairspray
Pollie's Follies
Sunday School
DIVA Rising star
Carmen Geddit
Natasha Knowles
Summer Salt
Tora Hymen
Most popular male performer
Antony Ginandjar
Ashley Evans
David Olsen
Ripley Waters
Sydney's favourite female performer
i.Kandi
Leana McInnes
Naomi Palmer
Mama Shirl
Shauna Jensen
Sydney's favourite drag queen
Kitty Glitter
Maxi Shield
Mitzi Macintosh
Polly Petrie
Tora Hymen
Bitch of the year
Maxi Shield
Mitzi Macintosh
Polly Petrie
Tora Hymen
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