Dragging it Down Under

Category is: well at least one of us sounds good

This week we discuss: a new addition to the Scream Queens Line Up, poor Spanky makes an exit on Celeb Treasure Island, a hilarious episode of Queens who like to watch, and a drag auction that everyone should get behind! 

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃

Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD) 

Join Moreton Bay's first-ever Sunset Pride Cruise  

https://dolphinwild.rezdy.com/652987/moreton-bay-sunset-pride-cruise 

Drag Bingo at The Prince Consort 

https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/theprincebris/drag-queen-bingo-8622545110? 

Sporties Even Fabber Fridays hosted by the legendary Miss Synthetique

stagram.com/sportiesqld/?hl=en

Come to Daddy https://www.instagram.com/cometodaddy_brisbane/?igsh=MXQ0NXF2MGltemVxMg%3D%3D 

Gadigal Country (NSW)

Charli XCX tribute night at POOF DOOF

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brat-doof-2-syd-charli-xcx-tribute-night-at-poof-doof-tickets-1014260930747?

Drag Queen Walking Tour - Sydney's LGBT District

https://fabulouswondermama.com.au/walking-tour/ 

Drag Take Over Halloween edition at the Blackbird Bar

https://phishandphreak.com/product/drag-takeover-halloween/ 

Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)

MOLLIE'S BAR AND DINER: 

https://www.molliesbaranddiner.com.au 

Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)

BarbieQs Drag Brunch 

https://heatseeker.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/70ff4006-dfd9-444a-adf6-a13309844d71 

DIVAS – The Drag Revue

https://thewoodvale.com.au/event/divas-the-drag-revue-10/ 

Kaurna Country (SA)

Charli XCX Night at Marys Poppin)

https://www.maryspoppin.com/events/brat-long-wknd-event 

Category is: Cheese and Daubers (Sorry Gayleen!)You right babes?! Welcome to a very giggly episode of Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week we go to Brisbane Pride with Jem! She reviews everything from Hannah Conda’s pet pageant to how she was setting an umbrella trend on the day. We also discuss the latest episode of Global Allstars, the launch of Dragula Season 6 and Mitzi’s favourite drag queen has dropped some Merch for the first time *Adds to cart*We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia - holy moly there are so many drag events ON!

Don’t miss our 11th episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃

Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD)

A new inclusive bar has opened up in West End Meanjin - Call me Daddy - featuring loads of cool weekly events plus drag shows every Saturday with different queens. Shows at 8, 9pm and 10pm 

Follow - Come to Daddy Brisbane

Gold Coast Hairy Mary's, GC's newest inclusive bar has Bingo every thursdays from 7pm

Follow - Hairy Mary's

Hairy Mary’s Website

Drag Queen Trivia with Ivyy Monroe, Lulu Lemans & Anisa Nanduala

Wednesday, 2 October 

Miami Marketta, Gold Coast

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Drag Queen Bingo

Monday, Sept 30

Kings Beach Tavern

Get Tickets!

Gadigal Country (NSW)

Coastal Twist Festival

From October 1st to 6th, Coastal Twist is set to bring six days of surprises, fun, and profound experiences celebrating LGBTIQ arts and culture.  More info! 

Ken’s Dream House

Sat Sept 28 & Sun 29 Sep

Sydney Fringe Darling Quarter, Village Green, South Tent

Get Tickets! 

Drag Bingo

Wednesday 2 Oct

Ettalong Diggers, Ettalong Beach

More info! 

Coastie Carnie Fairday 2024

Sunday 6 Oct, 2024

Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach

More info! 

ThurSLAY Twist Edition

Thursday 3 Oct

FunHaus Factory, Gosford

More info! 

Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)

Bite Club: 2nd Serve

Saturday 28 Sep & Sunday 29 Sep

Playhouse, Southbank

Get Tickets! 

Pride Drag Bingo at Pride of our Footscray  

Running every Friday from 4 Oct to Fri 20 Dec 

Pride of Footscray, Footscray 

Get Tickets! 

Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)

Drag Brunch at The Court

Saturdays monthly from 7th September until 7 December 

The Court, Perth

Get Tickets!

Find out more about Pattie Gonia and her merch! Click here. 

Category is: shenaniganising Hello hello hello! Welcome to another episode of Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week we are catching up to discuss the meteorical rise of the Season 16 fandom at award shows including Plane Jane and her impact at the VMA’s and the Emmys. We gloss over the tea of the latest Global Allstars episode and end with some local Queen tea (which we love!) 

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia. 

Don’t miss our 10th episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

🪩💃 Drag Near You 🪩💃

Yuggera/Jagera and Turrbal Country (QLD) 

MELT FESTIVAL INFO HERE 

Drag Queen Bingo at the Salisbury Hotel

Thursday, 26 September 

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Drag Queen Bingo at Kings Beach Tavern

Monday, 23 September 

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Drag Queen Bingo Hosted at Wallaby Hotel 

Tuesday, 24 September Get Tickets

Gadigal Country (NSW)

Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at The Evan Theatre

Saturday, 28 September

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Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country (VIC)

SHOWBIZ Extravaganza at DT's Hotel

Saturday, 28 September

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Whadjuk Noongar Country (WA)

The Court in Boorloo (Perth)⁠ Weekly Drag every Wednesday 

More info here 

Sources

Lulu Lemon’s Bridge2Brisbane info here. 

Category is: we’re back!

Can you deal? It’s Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week we are catching up to discuss the drama after the Canada’s Drag Race, Canada vs the World finale, the backlash after a few episodes of Global Allstars and the ongoing hate for RuGals vs Internationals. Spankie is on Treasure Island and Trixie tops 4M followers on IG!

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you around Australia. 

Don’t miss our ninth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

Support Spankie and Arohanui Hospice, click here.

Pre-order Art Simone’s latest book Drag Queens Down Under, ⁠click here. ⁠ 

Check out Art Simone’s merchandise - ⁠https://www.artsimone.com/store⁠ 

Drag Near You

QLD

Drag Queen Bingo at Miami Marketta

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Drag Queen Bingo at Aspley Tavern

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WA

Drag Bingo at Old Courthouse

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Sugarush: Charli xcx Brat Party at Connections Night Club

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NSW

Sculpt Your Mate or Date

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VIC

Drag Bingo at Felecia

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80s Drag Bingo with Della Katessen 

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SA 

SaturSlay Mary Poppins

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Category is: you’re a winner baby!

It's Dragging it Down Under, your favorite podcaster’s favourite podcast, that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week the tea is thick and juicy as we discuss the first Episode of Global Allstars and try not to say the word, “iconic” a million times. Kween’s costume drama, Fiercalicious speaks out and Nymphia Wind won’t get off her phone! 

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you - even NZ is included!

Don’t miss our eighth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a ⁠DM on Instagram⁠ @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ @draggingitdownunder.

Additional note Wear it Purple Day is happening on Friday August 30th. WEAR PURPLE and celebrate diversity and inclusion, for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The day aims to foster supportive, safe, and empowering environments where individuals can embrace their true selves without fear of discrimination. Let's come together and stand against bullying, promote equality, and show that every person, regardless of their identity, are loved and valued. Head to ⁠wearitpurple.org⁠ for more info. Or,⁠ donate here⁠. Drag Near You 🪩💃✨

Aus Wide

Sugarush: Charli xcx Brat Party

Charli xcx appreciation night with DJs and drag queens

23 August - The Brightside, Brisbane

30 August - Mary’s Underground, Sydney

30 August - Connections, Perth

6 September - Stay Gold, Melbourne

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Qld

Camp Hers: Cabaret at Communify Qld, Woolloongabba Substation.

Friday 24/08

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Drag Queen Bingo P!nk edition at Miami Marketta 

Wednesday 28/08

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VIC

Minus18's Wear It Purple® Pride Party at The Victorian Pride Centre

Saturday 24/08

Ages 12 to 19 ONLY

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Showbiz Extravaganza

Saturday 24/08 and 31/08

DT's Hotel Richmond

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Pride Trivia Night at The Stolberg Hotel, Preston

Wednesday 28/08

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TAS

Drag Bingo with Pussay Poppins and special guests Society Salamanca, Hobart

Friday 30/08

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WA

Balls Up Bingo + Drag Show at Mercure Bunbury Sanctuary Golf Resort, Bunbury

Friday 30/08

Get tickets 

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

TW: Alcoholism is briefly talked about.

To celebrate Global Allstars premiering - we are giving you four reasons why we LOVE Kween Kong our Drag Deep Dive this week. We’ll be chatting about her rise to Drag stardom, her style and the courage behind the crown. As always we’ll be keeping you up to date with all the QUEEN TEA you can handle - from Eureka’s surprise elimination from Canada’s Drag Race, to an ex-prime ministerial pride party, to a roller-skating rooftop extravaganza that has us green! 

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you.

Don’t miss our seventh episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15  ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

Additional note about Wear it Purple Day - this is an annual event held on the last Friday of August that celebrates diversity and inclusion, for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The day aims to foster supportive, safe, and empowering environments where individuals can embrace their true selves without fear of discrimination. Wear purple August 30th and stand together against bullying, promote equality, and show that every person, regardless of their identity, are loved and valued. Head to wearitpurple.org for more info. Or, donate here.

Drag Near You 🪩💃✨

Heelfire Club D&D edition Out On TopUnsung HeroesPINK PONY DRAG BRUNCH Wear It Purple CabaretDrag Bingo at the Old Courthouse

Follow the Queens

Eureka

Kween Kong

Show links

Eureka post reference

Voting for DIVA awards via The Star Observer 

Priyanka accepts award

Kween Kong on “My First Time”

Category is: Double the Queen Tea 💅

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

You've heard of the Double Diamond, well this week we are gifting your two weeks worth of international Drag Goss, that's double the goss thank you very much. From Angeria's win, to Kween Kong about to RULE on Global Allstars (just a week away!) and Minnie Cooper officially becomes the DIVA we all know she was (Congrats!)

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month.

Don’t miss our sixth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 15 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder. Drag Near You: ABBA Drag Bingo Melbourne 

Judy's Drag Ball Hobart

Barnyard Bingo Bash

Coyote Fugly:

HighSchool Reunion

Drag Bingo Darwin

Sources

Home Stretch

Global All Stars

Category is: DragCon 2024 

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week we are taking you straight to RuPaul’s DragCon 2024 where it felt like almost every queen in the world was in attendance (except you Spankie 😭) and as you can imagine, there is QUEEN TEA out the wah-zoo and so many lewks to discuss. Especially from our Aussie glamazons.This is our Drag Deep Dive this week, too! 

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s a drag show for every state! 

Don’t miss our fifth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 10  ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder.

Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

Handy Links:

Events

https://www.instagram.com/ballsoutbingobrisbane/?hl=en

Balls OUT Bingo at The Wickham

https://thewickham.com.au/events/balls-out-bingo/

Hey Felicia! A Drag and Dine Musical 2.0 Brisbane

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hey-felicia-a-drag-and-dine-musical-20-tickets-153608722825?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_content=6528173468294&utm_term=6301008296894&utm_campaign=6301008296094

Drag Run-a-way Pageant Maleny

https://www.therangebowfestival.org/all-events/drag-pageant-2?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Sales&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABppEWd-HbPmMqbej6bgWqhyqWsvSK0nLowGj-z3VF1dLMpdg5AXFn8vVf3w_aem_J6mZUnpO0WbnM54r-pnoXg

BRAT Adelaide

https://www.maryspoppin.com/events/brat-charli-xcx-night 

Judge Judy Hobart

https://www.judystasmania.com/who-we-are 

Dragon Bingo Darwin

https://www.facebook.com/share/VN3avujsXqEbuKpo/?mibextid=9VsGKo 

Drag take Over Canberra

https://phishandphreak.com/product/drag-takeover-blackbird-aug/

Broken Heel NSW

https://www.bhfestival.com/about-broken-heel/ 

Gabriella Labucci and Rachel Grace Music ‘Showstoppers’

https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=a07153de-3c9d-4185-a250-3efbeec09631&theme=outlined-light&accent=hex,000000&venueid=8259&date=2024-08-09&serviceids=event_040ZYN4I9PT88_1719457825486 

Sources

Buy Morphine Merch to support a Queen - https://www.morphinelovedion.com/collections/new-merch 

Just Like That by Hannah Conda - https://open.spotify.com/track/79uJl2mF3txeeTIakRpUW1?si=3a1d84ec96464d65 

Race Chasers Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2pJvYcYBD6A4MPkWagUtb7?si=51eb5362f3a44454 

William Dragcon ‘24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArSRFcbEif4 

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favorite podcast that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the world. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the art form of drag.

This week in Queen Tea - it’s bloody Drag Christmas out there! SO many shows have been announced, including Bianca Del Rio’s Dead Inside tour and Trixie’s Solid Pink Disco - Blonde Edition. We also talk about the buffoons protesting Drag Story Time in Adelaide, and did Gabriella Labucci throw shade at Hannah Conda?

We’ll also be reviewing Ru’s memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and reporting on three things we’ve both learned after listening to the book.

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s SO much drag happening around Aus!

Don’t miss our fourth episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - c’mon guys we’re trying to beat 6 ratings!

Are you a Drag Queen in Aus or NZ? Send us a DM on Instagram @draggingitdownunder. Wanna see your favorite local queens? Keep up with us on TikTok @draggingitdownunder.

Events

Dragged Out - https://www.luxxegoldcoast.com.au/event-details/dragged-out-the-ultimate-drag-competition

Diva Awards - https://divaawards.com.au/

Rassputin’s Wet Posse - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rassputins-wet-posse-presents-wet-wednesdays-tickets-770034302327?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Bob the Drag Queen’s favorite club in Adelaide: https://www.maryspoppin.com/

Queer Ball Sunshine Coast: https://events.humanitix.com/sunshine-coast-queer-ball

Read Ru’s The House of Hidden Meanings: https://www.amazon.com/House-Hidden-Meanings-Memoir/dp/0063263904

Sources

Davenport back-up queen All Stars Season 9: https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/07/10/drag-race-kennedy-davenport-all-stars-9/

Adelaide protests:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13637873/Drag-queen-storytime-Adelaide.html

https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/frightening-protests-drag-storytime-sa-salisbury-library/232037

Sydney storytime: https://www.starobserver.com.au/artsentertainment/drag/city-of-sydney-regular-drag-storytime-events/231958

Welcome to Dragging it Down Under, your soon-to-be favourite pod that celebrates DRAG in Australia and the World. Hosted by Jem and Mitzi, two enthusiasts who are obsessed with the artform of drag.

This week we have new segment audio added to the pod - we’re moving up in the world folks 😎

We’re talking all things Queen Tea -  were Roxxi and Vanjie robbed during the Rusical? The 2 million dollar lawsuit in NZ involving drag queens, to a stolen stipend which has us asking - why are there so many Queens positioned as thieves? We’ll also be deep-diving and reviewing the ultra iconic PrIscilla Queen of the Desert movie - that’s right - we’re going through the ENTIRE movie.

We’ll be topping it off with where you can catch a wonderful drag show near you this month - hint, there’s SO much drag happening and this makes us so happy.

Don’t miss our third episode, and if you’re loving what’s going in your ear holes, please rate us 5-stars here on Spotify 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

• That drag show, Brisbane.https://anywhere.is/event/that-drag-show/

• Bob the Drag Queen's, It’s Wild: https://www.itdevents.com/tours/bob 

• Book a queen: https://www.bookaqueen.com.au/ 

• Drag Trivia on the Gold Coast

• Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=FOUNTAIN24

• Ballarat Drag Bingo: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields/whats-on/community/drag-bingo-with-gabriella-labucci-and-xena-ghost---fundraiser-spectacular

• Drag Brunch at Cloudland :https://www.cloudland.tv/brunch-with-bite/

• Drag Run Away Pageant
  

Sources

• Stolen stipend allegations 

• WOWIE awards