The finalists for York Pride Drag Race 2025 have been selected and will compete over two nights in March on Friday the 14th and Friday the 28th, with the 2025 winner being crowned this year on the main stage at York Pride on Saturday June 7.
Last year, saw Miss Diagnosis crowned the winner to become the latest addition to the ‘Haus of York Pride’. She snatched the crown and performed at York Pride 2024 as part of the prize.
Both events will be held at Basement at City Screen hosted by popular queen ‘Janice’.
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They will be joined by a panel of judges including Visit York’s Managing Director, Sarah Loftus; The Town Crier, Ben Fry; 2023 Winner Reese Wetherspoon; York RI Templars captain, Andrew Malcolm Neale and York Mix’s Laura Castle, who will score the kings and queens on their performance.
Each finalist will perform two numbers for the judges and will receive feedback from each judge as well as a score from the host Janice and audience.
The winner from each event will then compete on the main stage at York Pride where for the first time the attendees will get the chance to vote for their favourite.
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The winner of each heat will also win £100 and the overall winner a further £150.
The finalists for Friday March 14 include Eris Envy, Ferne Ando, Georgia Diamon, It’s Me Dom Queen and Luna Hex.
On Friday March 28, the finalists include; Ariel 51, Dick Fran Dyke, Kit Frost, Robynne Ryske and Sian de Paul.
On being a Judge Sarah Loftus said: “I am honoured to be asked to return as a Judge again at York Pride. Last year was a real highlight in my calendar, the finalists were all fun and engaging and this year I am sure this year will be just as entertaining.”
Events and Outreach Director for York Pride Stuart Jarman said: “We had an overwhelming amount of interest this year and the talent was very high from applicants which made shortlisting the final 10 acts very difficult! This event is always fun and its great to see what is locally on offer in the drag scene.”
Greg Stephenson, Chair of York Pride added: “York Pride has recently won two awards for Best Event in 2024 in York and Yorkshire therefore finding the best local talent for 2025 Pride is key to delivering another fantastic event for thousands to enjoy!”
For the latest information and to book tickets go to – York Pride Events – York LGBT+ Pride
