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Performers


Headliners

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Beebee Alexander

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Colin Butte'

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Colin Butte' hails from the Haus of Beaver residing in Knoxville, TN. A natural born performer, Colin was destined to woo you from the stage. Colin was Producers' Pick at The Land of the Sky Burlesque festival in 2022, and recently is the current reigning Mx. Drag Survivor 2023. Colin has also landed the dream role of Frank N Furter in the Satanic Mechanics shadowcast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show this October.

A disciple of both pimps and preachers, prepare to get tuned in, turned on, and churned out. From the first whiff of Drakkar Noir to the titillating finale, this hunk of raw feminine/masculine energy is sure to corrupt you.

Dior Zy Yere

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Icky Stardust

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Juuls

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Juuls has been doing drag for a bit over 4 years. She originally started out as a camp queen, but after winning Drag Survivor in 2021 she began to branch out and explore a style that has been something she always wanted to display, but assumed people wouldn't want to see a darker aesthetic with drag artists when she first began drag. She has since then found her niche and is your reigning Hallows Eve 2022. Self proclaimed dumpster diva and alt queen, she is a proud trans woman and enjoys representing her community and returning the love she receives from them.

Sweet T

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Vivienne Valentine

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Atomic Betty

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From an early age, Atomic Betty always knew she was different. She would describe herself as something you’d find at the bottom of Melissa Marie Green’s purse. Her drag is heavily inspired by MySpace, Horror Movies, and Pop Culture. A true Scene Queen dream in the making, she can’t wait to come to a stage near you.

Biggie Taters

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Carb-laden, round, and straight from the ground- it’s Biggie Taters! Originally from Knoxville, they love seeing how their local lgbt+ community has blossomed throughout the years. Campy, silly, and always entertaining- their art has been an outlet for them for 4 years.

Bobo

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He is the rude, seductive, comedic clown Bobo! As an entertainer Bobo always brings energy and emotion that is unmatched. Before drag he has been performing for 15 years, and now as a member of the drag community this makes about 1.5 years. Bobo am proud of every opportunity that he has been given and cannot wait to keep striving to be the best he can. You never know what your going to get when you come to a Bobo show but one thing is certain he will make you EAT IT!

Charisma Bloomingdale

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Charisma is back on the scene after some time away. She is an ever evolving queen. She will do a ballad, a high energy number, or even a musical.

Dixon Normus

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Dixon Normus has been performing for 5 and a half years here in Knoxville. His drag is genderbent with a campy flare. He is your run of the mill dad that isn't afraid of breaking the rules of gender norms. He also likes piĂąa coladas and getting caught in the rain.

DJ Treux

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DJ Treux is a Nashville-based queer event DJ. They identify as transgender, non-binary and you’ll typically see them DJing for fundraisers, drag events, or any party that celebrates queer joy. Treux is currently teaming up with the non-profit org: Healing In The Margins to raise funds for free or low cost mental healthcare for marginalized youth across the state of TN. You can find them on social media by searching @djtreux and remember it’s spelled T R E U X !!

Ginger Alexa Lipps Charles

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A Chattanooga native, Ginger Alexa Lipps Charles is known for her props, creativity, and passion. As Chattanooga's Prop Diva - The Equipment Spinning Empress, Ginger brings her love for the art of equipment spinning to the drag scene throughout Tennessee, and Georgia.

Ivory Trade

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A pathological diva who can’t dance but lives to twirl. She is a broken beauty, and the robbed goddess oh and she stays robbed! She is the hostess for all your drag needs at little magic bar in downtown Johnson city.

J-Ready

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J-Ready is heading into his 3rd year as the drag pop star of Knoxville. Singing their heart around town, hosting Latin Nights at Core Knoxville, and making appearances at XYZ, Pour Taproom and Monkeys Bar they hope to provide you a nostalgia at this years pride.

Lana Mars

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Lana Mars is an entertainer and cast member at Club XYZ. Everytime she hits the stage, Lana brings the full fantasy for her audience. As an entertainer, Lana has won and proudly represented 2 local titles, Miss Gay Knox County Newcomer 2022 and Miss East TN Newcomer 2022. Outside of drag, she has a Master's degree in Cultural Anthropology and enjoys cooking, art, and music.

Liliana Mysteria

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Liliana Mysteria is a transgender woman who want's everyone to not fear living as their authentic selves. She loves bringing a songs meaning out through her art. She hopes to see where we can be free to live as our true selves everyday without any fear.

Logan Glamoure Scott

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Logan has been gracing stages for two years now bringing that neurodivergent razzle dazzle. He is the current reigning Mr. Gay Knox County Newcomer and the current reigning Mr. Ostara. He is also a brand ambassador for The Stoned Witch LLC. He’s honored to be performing at his first ever pride festival.

Lucid Dreamz

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Lucid Dreamz is the baby of Cookeville. She’s simple but effective. She’s cooky, but cute. You’ll be thinking of her when you’re lying in bed!

Malevolence

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Malevolence is a blood sucking succubus from Nashville TN. She has haunted stages all around Tennessee for several years. She is a drag thing, aerialist, contortionist, and burlesque dancer. Whether she's spitting out blood, bending her leg over her head, or dangling by some fabric from the ceiling, Malevolence promises a wickedly entertaining performance.

Manny Hoze

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Manny grew up on the stage. He has found his true self through his drag. He wants to not only entertain his audience, but inspire people to be themselves.

Mercedes Alexander

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Mercedes is originally from Gulfport, Mississippi, but has lived in Knoxville Tennessee for many years. She is the show director of CORE and has won almost 40 pageants in her career including the National title Miss Gay United States ICON. She has traveled all over the US to entertain, but more extensively in the southern states. Transgender rights and protection laws are very important to her.

Morphine Drip

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Morphine Drip is the show director for Hi Wire, Star Search at South Press, and drag coordinator for South Knoxville Pride. She is also the producer of Drag Survivor, an eight week competition where contestants vote each other out live on stage.

Mykle Pain

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Mykle Pain prefers a variety of music with the 80's era being his favorite. He feels very passionate about making a difference and inspiring others to believe in themselves for anything is possible. Mykle knows the feeling of being different and being misunderstood therefor it helps him to relate to others and He wants everyone to know that they are love by many, that why a lot of times in photos He shows the love sign, remember you are love is his motto.

Natalia J Stylles

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Natalia as one of the youngest queens in Nashville wants to show the world that anything is possible. She wants to bring many things to the world of drag. Showing the sides of dance and musical theatre. Showing the trans women that you can be strong as well, no matter what life out in your way.

Nicolette Patch

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Nicolette Patch is your current reigning Miss Gay Knox County Newcomer. She describes herself as a big, bold, beautiful, bearded, bear of a drag queen. Whether she’s serving a high-energy lip sync or showcasing her creative fashion, Nicolette Patch leaves a lasting impression that celebrates the art of drag in its most vibrant form. Now cut your smoke break short because your nicotine fix is here, Nicolette Patch!

Perry Dolia

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Perry Dolia is a spooky, kooky, quirky visitor from another planet. You may remember them as the unkillable underdog of Drag Survivor Season 4. You more likely remember their iconic portrayal of John F. Kennedy on the Snatch Game.

Pram Wrecked

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Pram is a resident of South Knoxville and has been performing and competing around Knoxville for 2 years. Pram's first introduction to stage was in community theatre musical productions, and she strives to bring unique expression and dramatic flair to her performances. Pram loves to include the unexpected in her performances and is always trying to learn and evolve in the art of drag. Pram is grateful to the people who inspire and encourage her in the art and behind the scenes.

Prince Charming Rebel

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Prince Charming Rebel is a trans drag king from Knoxville. He has been performing on and off for over ten years. His style is more alternative but he dabbles in a little of everything depending on his mood and the theme of the shows he is in. Disney rock covers are his favorite to perform.

Quiche Lorraine

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From her early career in Vaudeville to today on the Information Super Highway, she has triumphed in all forms of entertainment. The internationally know and glamorous Star of stage, screen, television, and radio, its the one and only, the inspiration for all, and the only reason you are here today...Quiche Lorraine!!

Royal Disaster

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Royal Disaster is a local, dancing drag artist, seamstress, and wig artist. Be sure to follow her Instagram @ Royal Disaster. Her favorite music artist is Doja Cat! MAKE SOME NOISE IF YOU LIKE DOJA CAT!

Salem LeStrange

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Salem LeStrange, known as The Creature of the Night, is a drag performance artist located in middle Tennessee. Having started her creative career in 2016 in Nashville, she began making waves as a dark arts/alternative/cosplay-centric and burlesque inspired AFAB queen. She has traveled country-wide to expand, learn, and entertain the masses to places such as anime conventions all the way to Austin International Drag Festival, and has proudly worked with an array of talented fellow entertainers, ranging from local legends to RuPaul's Drag Race & Dragula contestants and winners. Salem combines her love for the romantic and macabre and self-taught artistic skill to create exhilarating and emotional performances. She is the emeritus to the Mx Nashville Pride title, reigning 2023/2024, and the first afab queen to ever win a Nashville Pride title in the history of the pageant.

STVTIC

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STVTIC is an alt drag performer from Chattanooga. An oddball in the drag scene that stands out with their strange perspective on drag. From a clown, to a demon, to a gender bent thing on stage. A former haunt actor turned drag performer who likes to build from a concept to bring a number to life. A weirdo who does their own thing and brings a weird vision to drag!

Thatari The Diva

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Known for her YouTube channel where she provides free access to videos of drag entertainers she has filmed in the East Tennessee area, Thatari has been bringing her unique approach to campy drag and character impersonations for almost 5 years. She frequently pops up at local venues and open stages where her goal is the entertain and make audiences laugh.

Titus Gage Rebel

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Titus is a non-binary drag performer from Knoxville, Tennessee. They have been performing for over a year and tend to lean more toward alternative drag. However, they enjoy bending gender and performing different genres of music. They look forward to growing more in the community and with their art.

Travi Sexton Dupree

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Travi is the current reigning Mr. Murfreesboro Pride. He is a cast member of the Music City Rising Stars. Travi is the hype man you’ve always wanted. He’s your favorite baby daddy from Nashville.

Warren Love

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Warren Love is your flamboyant, vampire rockstar for centuries to come. He is the haunting heart throb of the Appalachian Mountains. He was crowned Asheville’s Mr. Lupercalia 2024 and was also featured on season 3 and 4 of Drag Survivor in Knoxville TN! He is a fierce performer in the competitive drag scene that takes on many forms. He is continuing his journey and can’t wait to rock your socks off!

Witchcraft’D

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Witchcraft’D is from the Upper Cumberlands. You never know what you will see during a Witchcraft’D performance. He has performed at multiple Pride shows over the years. Are you ready to be Witchcraft’D?!
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