Miss Drag Wellington
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Miss Drag Wellington: Queen of Queens is a talent and entertainment pageant held in Wellington - New Zealand, for drag queens (see: Drag queen) to enter and compete for the annual title. MDW is nationally recognised, and the winner - along with their new celebrity status - would usually tour major clubs in New Zealand's main centres; Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
For the competition, contestants dress in drag, and model, perform and display their talents as well as answering a Q&A section and are scored by community judges (for eg: they are assessed upon their appearance, stage presence, choice of costume etc...)
The most recent competition for the 2007 title was held at iMerst, Wellington's self-proclaimed Premier GLBT, Multi-level Dance Venue.
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[edit] The 2007 Competition
The 2007 competition was held at local Gay Club iMerst on Queens Birthday Weekend, Saturday 2nd June 2007 - and was hosted by Lady Trenyce Bhone. Guest judges also included; Mr Gay Wellington 2007 - Allan-John (AJ) Marsh, Auckland Drag Personality - Ribena, and Bobbi Brown Make up artist of the year 2006 Sarah Lee. Contestants had 4 categories to fill, broken by intermissions for club patrons to drink, socialise and for the queens to ready themselves for the next category.
[edit] 2007 Entrants
- Ellie Kat (a.k.a. Brendan Goudswaard)
- Sasha Frieze (a.k.a. Lauren S)
- Nalia Starr
- Felicity Frockaccino (a.k.a. Shay Evans)
- Tinker Witherbox/Roxy Ballzoff (a.k.a. Michael Anderson)
- Cherry Blossom (a.k.a. Lee ??)
- Rhubarb Rouge (a.k.a. Ricky Beiro)
- Holly Gram (a.k.a. Alan Anderson)
[edit] The Categories
[edit] Introduction
]] Contestants are introduced to the audience by host, Lady Trenyce and asked why they entered the competition. The contestants also mostly modelled clothing that they themselves created. Most notably, Ellie Kat and Felicity Frockaccino created all of their own costumes as well as outfits for some of the other contestants. Tinker Witherbox self-confessedly had "raided her mother's box" (MDW 2004's Mia Slapper)
[edit] Performance
Entrants pre-selected a song lasting less then 3 minutes prior to the event. They had to also have a complimenting costume, choreograph their own moves and lip-synch to the track's artist. Contestants were graded on a number of areas, including their choice of outfit, stage energy and presence and crowd interaction and response.
[edit] Swimwear
Contestants wore outfits that were intended to appear to look as though they would be worn to a beach/pool outing. Most Notable Nalia Starr in a 1920's Beach Costume.
[edit] Evening Wear/Q & A
Miss Drag Wellington 2006, stunning Arabia le Veil, took center stage to perform her last show as the reigning queen, before the Evening wear section. The Queens had an evening wear category as the final part of the contest, tied in with a Q&A that were written down from the audience. Lady Trenyce interviewed the contestants with the assistance of adorable Chelsea Sugah.
[edit] The Winner Announcement
Following a short interval, the Queens were all announced back on stage along with MC and Host, Lady Trenyce and the reigning Miss Drag Wellington 2006 - Arabia Le Veil. A thank you was announced to the evening's judges, Sarah Lee, AJ Marsh and Ribena and a bouquet of flowers was presented. Drawing on suspense from the crowd, Lady Trenyce announced first of all 2nd Runner up, Nalia Starr. Lady Trenyce then explained that 2nd Place for MDW was for if the first place winner was unable to fulfill her duties, the title would be taken by this winner. 1st Runner up placing for MDW 2007 was won by Sasha Frieze. The title of Miss Drag Wellington 2007 was then given to Ellie Kat.
[edit] MDW in Previous Years
Miss Drag Wellington was held at Pound until the April 2006 contest, and then the club closed down in late 2006 due to the owners, Mal & Scotty deciding to have some time away from the "scene" and focus their attentions on a different project. Miss Drag was hosted by NZ GLBT Icon, Pollyfilla in 2006.
[edit] MDW Winners
- MDW 2007 - Ellie Kat (a.k.a. Brendan Goudswaard)
- MDW 2006 - Arabia Le Veil
- MDW 2005 - Dawn Breaker (a.k.a. Adam Whitmarch)
- MDW 2004 - Mia Slapper (a.k.a. Simon Murdoch)
- MDW 2003 - Amanduh La Whore (a.k.a Christopher 42)
- MDW 1998 - Tammy Pon (a.k.a Justin Liu)
[edit] The Future of MDW
The competition has been frought with rumours of abandonment in recent months due to the closure of Wellington's Gay Club "iMerst" and the lack of venue being able to support such an event. Organisers look for a suitable venue to be available preferably on Queens Birthday Weekend or as close as possible (while adhering to the Department of Labour (New Zealand) Laws with Public Holiday Trading). No Venue is currently pegged as an option, and MDW 2008 does not look like it will occur. subnine owner Greig has successfully purchased the lease of the former club iMerst, but due to renovations and rebuild does not anticipate opening until late 2008, in time for the summer clubbing season.
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[edit] References
- [1] Youtube Video of the Miss Drag Wellington 2007 - Winner Announcement
