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What happens when a group of 42 drag queens and a drag king all gather in the one nightclub to sing and dance through a medley of dance-floor hits spanning four decades of time… well, a new world record gets set thats what! At Neighbours Nightclub in Seattle, USA that’s exactly what took place this week and we had our eyes and ears on the results from afar.
The event was pre-planned as a special Pride month edition of the nightclubs’ weekly early 2000’s dance party “HollaBack Thursdays” with local hostess with the mostest Isaac Scott and DJ Bret Law on the wheels of steel!
The gathering of 43 total drag participants at the show broke the previous official world record set in Niagara, Canada in 2012 where 39 drag queens similarly gathered in a single stage performance.
The performance this time was also celebrating the 40th anniversary of Seattle Pride and nearly 500 spectators attended at Neighbours Nightclub which is well-known locally for it’s vibrant and fun-filled club nights… and on this fine evening, the 42 drag queens and one drag king performed to an 11 minute choreographed routine which included one song each from the past 4 decades aptly spanning the 40 year anniversary of Seattle Pride.
“I am overwhelmed with Seattle Pride – this is what we can do when we work together!” said one of the participants with the stage name- Cherry Sur Bête (real name Ryan Schwartz)
“Thank you all involved and all of the talented queens who showed up for rehearsals and performed without pay to be a part of something larger than themselves.”
Event organiser Arden Turnbull told us:
“42 amazing Seattle drag queens and 1 amazing drag king woke up the following day from the event knowing what it feels like to break a world record! And what an Incredible experience it was! Nearly 500 in attendance to witness her-story in the making!”
Fellow organiser of the event Jimmy Scarpello said:
“There are times when you stop for a moment to take it all in. This is one of those moments. This week here in Seattle at Neighbours Nightclub an incredible thing happened. A community came together to do something that has never been done before, anywhere, in the entire world…and not only succeeded but overachieved!”
The medley of songs danced to on the evening included Dancing Queen by Abba, Cyndi Lauper’s – Girls just wanna have fun, Aqua – Barbie Girl, Kelis – Milkshake, and Rupaul – sissy that walk. The night ended with a catwalk showcase of all the drag queens and then much more fun and frolics into the early hours!
AND… here’s a full list of each of the record breaking individuals that participated in the final 43. They separated themselves into 4 teams representing each of the 4 decades that Seattle pride has been going strong for… and a special proud salute from Guavo land to each of you and all involved, and now cue lights, camera… and strike a pose!
TEAM 1970’s:
1) Aunt Betty Malone
2) Cuntella Von Tease
3) Debrianna Merryfeather
4) Frida Laay
5) Gnom’E
6) Iona Trailer
7) Isabella Extynn St. James
8) LaTrina Bidet
9) Madison Lane
10) Mark “Mom” Finley
11) Smokey Von Tats
TEAM 1980’s
12) Amanda DoKnightly
13) Cherry Sur Bete
14) Dita St. Sur Bete
15) Eva Androgyny
16) Harlotte O’Scara
17) Hellen Tragedy
18) Isis LaGarce
19) Shelita Potroast
20) Siren Hung Majesty
21) Supernova Majesty Michaels
22) Virginia Wolfenstein
TEAM 1990’s
23) Angel Snow-Bunny
24) Ashlee D Paradisco
25) Betty Rage
26) Ceasar Hart
27) Donna Garment
28) Drew Paradisco
29) Felix Manchild
30) Iyona Black
31) Jessica Paradisco
TEAM 2000’s
32) Alessandra Hunt
33) AnaBella De La Rosa
34) Aspen Snow
35) Atasha Manila
36) Brooke Lynn Bradshaw
37) Diamond St James Black
38) Kanani
39) Cotya Hollywood
40) Minerva Major
41) Tailyn Howe
42) Yadira Gale
And not forgetting the HOSTESS:
43) Isaac Scott
For more about Seattle Pride visit: seattlepride.org
Special thanks to Arden Turnbull at
Photo + Video Credits:
Courtesy of Sinfinite with special credits to photographers at the event Nate Gowdy and Alex Garland.
