In celebration of Pride March, Acland Street Village would love to invite you to Acland’s Drag Derby, a family-friendly, emerging drag competition in Acland Plaza from 2.30pm – 4pm on Sunday 4 February.

No stranger to competitions herself, the event is hosted by the radiant and larger-than-life drag queen, Brenda Bressed, who etched her name in the entertainment world as a standout contestant on Season 12 of The Voice Australia.

She’ll be joined on the back of a beautiful old mobile Dodge stage truck, by the wonderful artists as they sing, dance and strut their stuff, vying for the title of Acland’s Drag Star, winning great prizes.

Entrants are:

• Opal Essance
• Bar Bee Doll
• FOOT
• Chroma Zone
• TACO
• Eric Centric
• Rassputin and Mx Lucy Furr
• Teddy Clitter
• Aurora Divine
  
  

We’ll also be in the presence of drag royalty, with judges, Della Katessen and Freddie Merkin in attendance PLUS, there will also be a guest appearance from Lady Gaga (impersonator) – singing and face painting!

Lovely local business, Cosmetic Tattooing and We Love Facepainting will also be glamming attendees up with their glitter stall. Zoma Beauty & Makeover Lounge will also be in attendance, providing henna services.

Following the competition, DJ Eadie will be spinning tunes until 5.30pm so sit back, grab a drink at a local venue and enjoy.

INCLEMENT WEATHER VENUE: If weather is deemed too hot or event is rained out, we will be moving to Veludo, upstairs, at 175 Acland Street (a hop skip and jump from where stage is located)

We hope to see you in Acland for what will be a bright, fun and celebratory event!

This event is proudly supported by the City of Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund.

Get into these great Pride specials at Acland Precinct venues:

Iddy Biddy – 35 – 39 Blessington St.
Drink specials:
4:00 PM – $4
5:00 PM – $5
6:00 PM – $6
7:00 PM – $7
8:00 PM – Happy Hour ends

Entertainment:
6 – 9pm – NEVERM*ND – Live music duo bringing the vibes in BurnCity

Loud Mouth – 168 Acland St.
Drink specials:
$4 pints at 4pm
$5 pints at 5pm
$6 pints at 6pm

Village Belle – 202 Barkly St.
Entertainment:
3pm – 6pm – Haybax
6pm – 11pm – DJ Meetwally

Jimmy O’Neill’s – 154 – 156 Acland St.
Entertainment:
6pm – Eddie Simmons
9:30pm – MacCrimmin