HOUSE OF MARAMA FUNDRAISER VOGUE NIGHT AT IVY BAR | FRIDAY 16TH AUG (2024)

The Trailblazing HOUSE OF MARAMA will be fundraising to compete at the 5th Anniversary @houseofalexander Ball in Magandjin, Brisbane (so-called Australia) Sep 14th to represent Te Whanganui-a-Tara, once again, in the name of MARAMA.

Come and get your life and support the girls at our upcoming Fri 16th Aug Vogue Night Fundraiser.

CATEGORIES

Drags Face* (x1 Trophy + Drink Voucher)

Hands Performance with a Prop* (x1 Trophy + Drink Voucher)

OTA* Sex Siren (x1 Trophy + Drink Voucher)

Beginners* Performance (x1 Trophy + Drink Voucher)

OTA Runway (x1 Trophy + Drink Voucher)

Refer to the 'Ballroom Terminology' section below and our instagram post for more details about each category.

JUDGES, CHANTERS & DJ

Legendary Overall Mother Mistress Coven-Aucoin (AKL)
Mother ROMÉ MARAMA
Overall Mother Honey Givenchy (AKL)
King Chloe Tamekehu 007

ORIJAH MARAMA (MC/Chanter)
LAKILUA MARAMA (MC/Chanter)

MIAMIA (DJ)

WHEN Friday 16th August (2024) — Doors open 8pm, Categories start from 9pm.

WHERE Ivy Bar & Cabaret, Wellington (NZ) R18+

Follow our Instagram @houseofmarama to keep up to date with our events.

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Ballroom is a safe space created in the 1960's, forged by the Black, Latinx and queer Americans in protest against the racism and queerphobia that they faced from the non-queer community and white queer community. It is a space held to protect trans womxn of colour, so as guests and participants within this culture it is imperative that we all do our best to respect and honour this sacred space. Homophobia, Transphobia, and any discriminatory language and/or beliefs will not be tolerated. Remember to check your privilege at the door.

To learn more about the culture of Ballroom check out this link:

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/ballroom.

The HOUSE OF MARAMA honours the whenua in which this event is able to take place on, belonging to the true sovereigns:

Te Ātiawa iwi. We also stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples across the world facing injustice.

TOITŪ TE TIRITI

FREE PALESTINE

FREE CONGO

FREE WEST PAPUA

FREE KANAKY

FREE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.

LAND BACK.

Be sure to check out the growing Wellington Ballroom scene and community by following @houseofmarama and @wlgballroom on Instagram.

Please do not hesitate to contact us via houseofmarama@gmail.com or on any of our socials for any questions or concerns you may have.

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BALLROOM TERMINOLOGY*

DRAGS FACE = Bring your best Drag beat/makeup.
PROP = An item that you can safely hold and utilise within the means of the category. No dangerous weapons permitted.
OTA = Open to All, not limited to a specific gender identity/expression, or category style.
Beginners = Those with less than one year experience competing in a Performance category within Ballroom.