Mel Buttle
Fearless, funny, and frank, Mel Buttle is a super star of Australian comedy. She is the genius creator behind Australia’s favourite online mum character ‘Lyn’; an award-winning stand-up comedian; a popular television and radio presenter; and the self-declared number one fan of the Matildas.
Mel Buttle first burst onto the comedy scene in 2010 scoring a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (with Sista Got Flow). She then won the 2012 Sydney Fringe Best Show (for Stop It, You Are!), followed by the 2013 MICF Directors Choice Award (for How Embarrassment). Mel has since written and performed 10 solo shows in 10 years. She has facilitated comedy workshops, created and performed live shows with Nikki Britton, Anne Edmonds, Dave Thornton, Cal Wilson, and Susie Youseff, and supported the likes of Wil Anderson, Marc Maron and Merrick Watts. Mel also still gigs regularly in local comedy clubs and rooms around the country.
Mel has co-hosted the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (ABC) twice and The Great Australian Bake Off (BBC/Foxtel).
Miss Ellaneous
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Growing up in Darwin Northern Territory, Ben was the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male from the N.T. to graduate from the NIDA Acting course and the only Indigenous person to have completed a graduate diploma from the same institution. His extensive career in the Australian performing arts industry includes theatre and film. Miss Ellaneous is an original Darwin Diva! Beginning her fabulously glittery journey in 2002, Miss E has had an extensive career on and off the stage and has performed throughout Australia and internationally. Known for her powerful and dynamic performances, she has established herself as one of the country’s finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Drag Queens.
Marzi Panne
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Daniel Cunningham found his love of performing in the multicultural tropics of Darwin, his hometown. With limited entertainment options growing up he invented Marzi Panne as a way to get into nightclubs underage and she has been with him ever since. A trained theatre practitioner, Daniel graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2004 and has toured nationally with theatre shows. He has spent extensive time in China and other Asian countries as a choreographer for international beauty pageants and is now proud to call Melbourne home. Party Passport events have been his primary focus for the last 3 years and he says he is “thrilled and proud of what we have managed to create”.
The Huxleys
Will (Aus/UK) and Garrett Huxley (Aus/Gumbaynggirr/Yorta Yorta) are Melbourne-based collaborative performance and visual artists. The Huxleys are a dynamic duo of cataclysmic proportions who present queer spectacle and disco enthused wizardry across the visual art, performance and fashion worlds. Their photography and performance art traverses the classifications of costume, film and recording. A visual assault of sparkle, surrealism and the absurd, The Huxleys saturate their practice and projects with a glamorous, androgynous freedom which sets out to bring some escapism and magic to everyday life.
Stone Motherless Cold
Stone Motherless Cold (she/they/re) is an Arrernte gem, currently based in Naarm. A crystalline being posing as human, With drag as their main medium, the queer artform centres their other art practices, creating multi-disciplinary projects. These projects are used to explore Blak futurism, gender and sexuality, sovereignty and Country. They are part of MoCo (the Motherless Collective), a VIC NAIDOC LGBTQIA+ 2019 title winner and 1st-Runner Up Miss First Nations 2021.
Spankie Jackzon
Spankie Jackzon is an award-winning entertainer, drag performer, and television personality best known for winning RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Renowned for her powerhouse vocals, sharp comedy, and magnetic stage presence, Spankie has become one of Australasia’s most in-demand live performers. With a career spanning television, touring theatre, festivals, and headline club shows, she blends camp, heart, and unapologetic authenticity into every performance. Beyond the stage, Spankie is a passionate creative entrepreneur and mentor, championing confidence, self-expression, and community through her projects, workshops, and events. Whether hosting, performing, or creating original content, Spankie Jackzon delivers bold, unforgettable experiences that connect deeply with audiences. Equal parts chaos and care, she is a true entertainer loud, loving, and impossible to ignore. The question is will she be wearing pants.
Taylor Sheesh
Taylor Sheesh, a long time fan, has been impersonating Taylor Swift since 2017. Now a global sensation, Taylor Sheesh has performed her Errors Tour in shopping malls and stadiums across the Philippines.
Kitty Obsidian
Fierce, fat and FAborigional! Kitty Obsidian is a proud Wiradjuri/Gamilaroi trans performer specialising in slow seduction, ferocious fetish & sickening sideshow! They once broke a mans nose with their boobs (true story!) & their grin gleams with golden fangs. With a body so banging even the ABC nationally telavised them completely nude! Hailed as aggressively queer, Kitty is a teacher, mentor, producer & father of Haus of Obsidian – an all BIPOC queer burlesque & Drag house. Mx First Nation Australia 2025, Mx FN Talent Australia 2025, 21st Century Top 50 ones to watch, Melbourne Rubber Person 2025, VIC NAIDOC LGBTIQ+ person of the year 2022, GLOBE VIC winner for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts 2023, TG VIC Creative of the year 2024 & Trans person of the year 2024, MEADES Burlesque performerof the year 2025; Kitty loves to bring their award winning brand of activism to their art. Dubbed ‘The Jewel in Melbourne’s kinky crown’ by Melbourne Rubber (2020), Kitty is a lifelong fetishperformer, educator and facilitator with 14 years of industry experience. Seen at national festivals such as Oz Kink Fest & Sexpo, they love working alongside incredible local buisnesses, community organisations and people to provide premium kink performance, skills workshops and more. The Don of the Melbourne Queer Mafia, the they/them wrecking mayhem & putting the ow in meow its Kitty Obsidian! “”Burlesque Sensation!”” ABC TV “”A consument & captivating performer at the top of their game.”” Time out Melbourne “”Jaw Dropping”” InDaily Adelaide “”Left us hot & sweaty for all the right reasons”” Weekend Notes “”Had the audience rioting for more”” Perth Happanings
Freddie Merkin
We all know what a drag queen is but have you had the opportunity to witness the amazing ness of a Drag KING?
Well now you can….
Born out of the East of Melbourne Freddie Merkin is one of Australia’s favourite Kings. Starting his career at a mature age 6 years ago he has gained himself quite the reputation for making both the ladies and gents question just what exactly they are feeling. Passionate about diversity, inclusion and sharing the love he also prides himself on his bushy upper lip and a wardrobe with more spandex and Lycra than an 80s aerobics class. Working around the country at festivals and events such as Chillout, Drag’d out Beechworth, Mardi Gras, FabAlice, Gay Ski week and as your main captain aboard all 3 of the Pride P &O cruises Freddie will have you screaming those tried and true party ballards as he struts his stuff.
If you like your kings hairy, he’s your fella.
Leather Lungs
The multi award winning power house of cabaret – dubbed “the voice of a generation” by The Advertiser. Leather Lungs is proud Ngai Tahu entertainer, a singer, comedian, actor, booty shaker and writer. They have performed all over the world including Hollywood, the world famous Glastonbury festival, even for The Beckhams and Adele!
Constantina Bush
Constantina Bush is one of Australia’s most illusive and fun-loving stars. A woman of the world, whose style is second-to-none. This lady has seen it all! Constantina’s stories are without compare.
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Cliterally
Starting her Drag career in Alice Springs Cliterally did Priscilla Backwards starting in the desert and headed to the city! She has over 10 years experience in the DJ booth and will bring all your favourite camp classics to a dancefloor near you!
Crystal Love
Crystal Love is the epitome of Territory royalty, gracefully residing between Darwin and the enchanting Tiwi Islands. With her unique blend of comedy and sass, she delights all who encounter her magnetic presence. Prepare to be filled to the brim with joy, love, and an overwhelming sense of positivity after experiencing Crystal Love’s energy.
Vogue MegaQueen
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Vogue MegaQueen is one of Darwin’s finest Drag performers. Camp, classy and crass, this creative Queen tears up the stage with grace and sass. Renowned for her seamless shows, hilarious hosting and camp couture, she leaves a trail of sequins and fans wherever she goes. Originally from Perth, Vogue MegaQueen has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years. Born to perform, she’s shared the stage with some of Australia’s greatest Drag talent and billed alongside superstars Carlotta, Rhonda Burchmore, Jessica Mauboy and Crystal Love. Likened to a Botticelli angel in Drag, this social Queeninspires audiences and artists alike, once the subject of a painting by Archibald Prize winning artist Wendy Sharpe. Vogue MegaQueen is living proof that “Its okay to be trans and a Drag Queen”, she’s a proud and open Trans Drag Performer who advocates for the rights and lives of LGBTIQA+ communities. She has performed around Australia and internationally with a solid list of festivals and events under her diamante belt. A co-founder of Drag Territory, Vogue produces and performs shows that celebrate the Territory’s vibrancy and talent. Always taking her creativity to the next level, she has competed in national pageants “Queens of the Galaxy” and “Drag Nation”. Her passion for community has seen her lend her performance and hosting skills to countless charity events like the Northern Territory Aids and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC), World AIDS Day, Breast Cancer and RSPCA fundraisers. To date she has helped raise over $30,000 for charity and organisations. Vogue MegaQueen believes “the audience gives you life”… So live your true self and a fabulous life with Vogue MegaQueen.
Ferocia Couture
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A fierce femme ready to pounce, Ferocia Coutura captivates her prey one death drop at a time. Sharpen your claws… Ferocia has arrived. Ferocia Coutura has emerged as one of Darwin’s most exciting Queens to watch. Making her way from the world of dance to the light of Drag, she’s been stunning audiences around the country with her dramatic performances, high energy moves and comedic flair. Making her debut with Drag Territory after years of watching the Queens she came out ready! Originally a professional dancer, she trained at the world famous Brent Street Performing Arts (SYD) and danced with the Gary Lang NT Dance Company, Tracks Dance and Rix Kix Arts. The stage is her stomping ground, regularly appearing at Throb Nightclub and Monsoons (NT) and in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” (2016, Brisbane) and “Chicago” (2017, Brisbane). Darwin born and bred, she believes the laid-back relaxed nature of the Tropics gives her an edge on stage… quite frankly darl’, she doesn’t give a damn. Combining elements of high glamour with high bogan, this stylish sweetheart is “just there for a good time”. Slinking her way through the jungle of Drag, this ferocious diva has already made a name for herself. In 2019 she represented the NT in Drag Nation and has performed all over from Broome Mardi Gras to Darwin Pride Festival to Kakadu.
Prawn Cracker Spice
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Serving a delicious blend of sweet and sassy Drag, Prawn Cracker Spice will leave you hungry for more. Originally a backup dancer, she decided that nobody puts Prawn Cracker in the corner. With a wig in hand, she took her glittery place centre stage and has never looked back. Folklore claims she got her name after rocking up to a Darwin Drag club with a giant bag of Prawn Crackers, which she then proceeded to inhale before morphing into a glamazon camp Queen with a love of lashes. Half that story is true. In just two years this trained dancer turned Queen has managed to build a reputation as one of Darwin’s top Drag performers. Bursting with sexiness, comedy and Asian flair, she delivers old school 80s style with contemporary beats. After joining the camp crew at Drag Territory, Prawn Cracker Spice has performed around the Northern Territory and beyond. She’s proudly spiced it up at multiple Darwin Pride Festivals, the Broome Mardi Gras, Kakadu, for Vintage Doll Productions, Throb Nightclub, Moonsoons, Departure Lounge and more. Always professional and fun, her electric stage presence and upbeat personality make her a crowd favourite. In 2017 she was runner up at the Darwin heat of Drag Nation, taking away the People’s Choice Award and it’s no wonder… She’s loveable, hilarious and highly addictive. You can never get enough of Prawn Cracker Spice.
Dean Misdale
Dean Misdale is a dynamic, award-winning entertainer whose talents span live performance, DJing, and MC. As a powerhouse vocalist and drag performer, Dean has headlined stages across Australia, becoming the first Drag Queen to reach number 1 on the iTunes Australia Chart with their cover of Celebration. A two-time winner of Best Cabaret Show at Perth’s Fringe World (2022 & 2025), Dean continues to captivate audiences with high-energy performances and undeniable star power. As an in-demand DJ, Dean has worked with major clients including Perth Now, Crown Perth, Michael Cassel, and Optus Stadium, delivering dance floors packed with disco, pop, and high-octane party anthems. Their hosting and MC experience includes events for Rio Tinto, RAC Arena, City of Karratha, and Pride WA, showcasing Dean’s charisma and professionalism.
