Legendary Andy Warhol Drag Queen to Appear at Austin International Drag Festival

Austin Internation Drag FestivalWe’re so excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Austin International Drag Festival, which will take place for three nights in Austin, Texas from May 1st though 3rd. The festival, which aims to strengthen the drag community and educate the world about the art of drag, will include a block party, events at seven different venues, a keynote address, a vendor market, VIP parties and more!

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Exclusive: Holly Woodlawn to Appear at Austin International Drag Festival

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Holly Woodlawn – Image Credit: i-d.vice.com

We’ve been given an insider insider scoop that legendary actress Holly Woodlawn, who is  the last surviving queen of Andy Warhol’s famous drag queen sidekicks, will be a special guest at the festival and will be showing a montage of her film work. Plus, there will be a moderated Q&A in front of a live audience.

Woodlawn is best known for her roles in the movies ‘Trash’ (1970), ‘Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss’ (1998) and ‘Twin Falls Idaho’ (1999).

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Holly Woodlawn – Earthquake Weather Monologue

Though this new partnership with Austin International Drag Festival, we will be working to bring you even closer to drag entertainers around the world, including the dozens of drag ambassadors who have teamed up with the festival. Currently, the impressive list of ambassadors includes Tammie Brown, Kelly Mantle, Heklina, Rhea Litré, Meth and more!

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