SunSLAY Drag
The competition features 12 drag performers competing across three preliminary heats, with six contestants performing each week. Artists will showcase their drag through a lip sync performance that highlights their creativity, stage presence, and unique performance style. A panel of four judges and the audience will both play a role in determining the outcome, with one Judges' Choice winner and one Audience Choice winner advancing from each heat.
The six finalists will return for the Grand Final, where they will perform a new number before the judges and audience each select a finalist. The final two competitors will then battle in a lip sync showdown to determine the overall winner. The winner receives a cash prize of $1000 and a future SunSLAY Adelaide Fringe opportunity.
The competition is open to drag queens, drag kings and all things between, with a focus on celebrating the diversity and talent within Australia's drag community.
Event Details
GENRE: Cabaret & Variety
DURATION: 90 mins
AGE RATING: Ages 18 +
EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
SEATED OR STANDING: Seated
Access questions? Contact us at enquiries@feast.org.au
About the presenter: SunSLAY Drag
Imogen Ation (Benjamin Johnson) is the creator and producer of SunSLAY Drag, an Adelaide-based drag entertainment company that has been producing events since 2023. Passionate about creating opportunities for local performers, Imogen has developed SunSLAY into a platform that celebrates drag queens, drag kings and all things between with community-focused productions.
Since launching, SunSLAY has presented performances across Adelaide Fringe, Feast Festival, and independent events throughout South Australia, showcasing a diverse range of talent while creating engaging and accessible experiences for audiences. Imogen's vision has always been to provide both emerging and established performers with opportunities to shine, collaborate, and grow within the local arts and LGBTQIA+ communities.
In 2026, SunSLAY received an Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award, recognising the company's commitment to high-quality entertainment and its contribution to Adelaide's vibrant festival culture. Under Imogen's leadership, SunSLAY continues to expand its reach through new productions, themed cabaret events, and innovative concepts such as SunSLAY SLAYOFFS
Known for combining professionalism with a strong sense of community, Imogen is dedicated to creating memorable live experiences that celebrate queer artistry, foster connection, and champion the incredible diversity of South Australia's drag scene.
Image Description: This image is a six pointed start with silhouettes of drag artist inside each of the points. 
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