Uplift Stage

The Nightmare of drag, Queen for the Creeple, Cabaret creature, internationally renowned host, DIS encourages you all to step out of the closet and into their nightmares! Having spent more than 10 years touring the world, DIS is a talent known far and wide for their inimitable hosting style, live sung vocals, gothic styling and gender-f**kery! Become a DIS-ciple…

You want your drag artists witty, beautiful, brilliant, and INTERNATIONAL?! Then look no further than the legendary Mariana Trench.

One of Bristols brightest stars, their talents have led to feature performances across the UK and America. Boasting a vocal presence that few could dream of, wicked wit, and romantic costuming, you’ll be delighted to explore the captivating riches of Mariana Trench..

With their satisfying red and blue aesthetic and rousing performances, BLED are one of the UK’s most hotly tipped live acts. “A flurry of bubblegum goth-pop, strewn with darkwave undercurrents” (NARC), the duo have showcased their unique brand of synthpop at notable UK Festivals including Dot To Dot and Waves, they have supported Walt Disco, Cumgirl8 and Glove. With a string of new releases planned in 2024, BLED will be embarking on a UK tour as well as European dates.

Breaking the pop mould, Kerensa is a gender and genre fluid artist you will never unsee (in the best way). Singing in both English and Mandarin, this classically trained dual heritage being embraces and blends all of their identities in one and ties them together with a neat, theatrical operatic vocal bow. With dramatic ups and downs, Kerensa keeps you guessing.

This London based self-producing artist has been busy. They have played venues such as Southbank Centre and Rough Trade Bristol, been on tour with Sounds Queer X Sofar Sounds last summer, and have new releases set for this year. Kerensa is bound to be the next name you add to your favourite playlist.

Kerensa is a creature whose storytelling will transport you into worlds they’ve created in their mind. You’ll be glad you went on the journey with them. 

Luna Kali is a multilingual singer from Portugal who loves Neo-Soul, R&B and Indigenous Folk Music. She is known for her rich and soulful tone with elements of playfulness and embellishment. Luna moved from Lisbon to Bristol to find her sound, by fusing her inspirations. Expressing her passion for love, life, and unity, she also highlights the daily struggles of being a minority in the Western world.

Formed in a broken bedroom in Bristol, on the verge of homelessness, and rife with anger, The Menstrual Cramps were born. DIY, loud, queer, anti-fascist, anti-racist, pro-choice, intersectional, and feminist – The Menstrual Cramps are taking 2024 by storm!

Dionysos Slain is a queer misrepresentation of an ancient god – a monstrous fop and an eternal anachronism. He makes elaborate and grotesque drag out of scraps of fabric and fragments of poetry.

Scoundrel of the South-West, GC is a politicamp, hyper-pop aerial Prinx who always wanted to run away to the circus… until he became one! Father of Bristol’s all trans production company, HOUSE OF BOUSSÉ, you’ll never know what may be coming, you can guarantee there will be a donk on it.

Consider all chaos on the cards – total xanarchy is about to reign. With parent Xanthe, and child Sage Burning, they’ll take you on a journey you won’t forget. Welcome to the house of Xanarchy.

Pure Gliss, the Fae fae Scotland, is the genderfluid drag king here to whisk you away to a world of whimsy. Performing live vocals, will they siren song their way into your heart?

Devon’s one and only unknowable cartoony kook is excited to finally confound and amaze the unsuspecting folks of Bristol Pride for the very first time! Ready to give a show too entertaining for the weak of heart and too mind melting for those without whimsy, prepare yourself to get Razzled and be Dazzled!

Sly will metamorphosize to whoever you want him to be, and he has found just the guy for you. Prepare to get hooked, this man’s ego is as vast as the ocean – Sly is docked and ready to PARTY!

Wan Long Kok 万龙国, Sir Domme Jones and Prof. Brian Cocks have travelled here in their time machine from the early naughties, these naughty pop punk Kings are here to tell you all about the queer liberated future we can look forward to!