Blak & Fabulous

Images: by Kyle Archie Knight

A showcase celebrating LGBTQIA+ First Nations performers

An intimate evening of performance and discussion featuring drag and variety performers who will share both their talents and stories with the audience in a night celebrating culture and community.
Hosted by Cerulean and 2JOOCEE with Tarsh Jago, Jyden Brailey, and more to be announced.

About Cerulean:
Cerulean is a Meriam/Erub Kebi Le (Torres Strait Islander) person who grew up in Cairns but now resides here in Naarm. She is one of our city's most dynamic and vibrant drag performers, and the winner of Miss First Nations (2021) and Miss First Nations Supreme Queen (2023). Outside of drag, they also work among many miscellaneous arts projects including theatre, music, sound production, DJing and film.
About 2JOOCEE:
2Joocee is a Kija drag artist, singer, and MC who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. Crowned the 2023 VIC NAIDOC Pride Awardee, 2Joocee brings a unique blend of charisma, talent, and authenticity to every performance.
About Tarsh Jago:
Tarsh is a proud Palawa woman and stand-up comedian living in Naarm. Cheeky yet charming, she’s a quick witted storyteller who intersects her queer and First Nations identities with a tenacious spirit. 
About Jyden Brailey:
Jyden is a Tharawal and Yorta Yorta artist and dancer, who has performed in works such as ILLBIJERI Theatre Company’s Conversations with the Dead by Richard Frankland, One Day by MTC/Nathan Maynard and Alluvium by Stone Motherless Cold.

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Event & ticketing details

Dates & Times

WHEN Sat 31 Jan 7pm
DURATION 2hrs

Tickets

FULL $25.00
CONC $19.00
First Nations
EARLY BIRD 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025
3-SHOW 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction
COMPANION Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange
BOOKING FEE $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600

Location

Pride of our Footscray Community Bar

Level 1, 86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray

Get directions

Train

Any western line to Footscray

Tram

82 to stop 63 (Leeds St/Hopkins St)

Event notes

TARGET AUDIENCE

First Nations

WARNINGS

Strong language

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