MISS FIRST NATION 2025!
The fiercest Blak drag pageant in the country is back! Since 2017, Miss First Nation has been the stage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drag excellence. After an all-stars edition at Sydney World Pride 2023, we’re returning — bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever.
Our First Nations drag artists will be bringing their style, story, culture, and power to the stage for the Grand Finale! This isn’t just a pageant — it’s a celebration of community, connection, and unfiltered creativity.
Who will take the crown in 2025 and claim their place in history!
This is Blak excellence. This is Miss First Nation.
MISS FIRST NATION HEAT EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Best National Costume Heat
Thursday 23 October 2025
Watch as contestants strut their stuff in their show-stopping national costumes inspired by their home, country, community or heritage. This isn’t just fashion—it’s a story on stilts! Contestants will spill the tea on their inspiration and share their personal stories on their journey to compete in glamorous interviews. Expect jaw-dropping gowns, cultural pride, and plenty of fabulous flair as they bring their stories to life on stage.
Talent Heat
Friday 24 October 2025
Hold onto your wigs, because this round is all about showcasing non-conventional drag talents that will knock your heels off! From side-splitting comedy and soulful singing to mesmerising dance performances, storytelling, and cabaret—anything goes, as long as it’s fierce and fun (no lip-syncing allowed!). Some moments will touch your heart, others will have you rolling in the aisles, but one thing’s for sure—this is a highlight you don’t want to miss. With a vibe reminiscent of ‘Australia’s Got Talent,’ these queens never fail to impress with their creativity, charisma, and a whole lot of sparkle!
Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River.
As Brisbane City Council’s premier arts venue, the much-loved building stages more than 1250 performances a year including a program of festivals, as well as hundreds of events and functions from weddings to conferences, all the while housing heritage-listed graffiti, riverside bars and restaurants, visual arts exhibitions and of course the stories of all who have ventured, laughed and shared memories within its living walls.
