DUNE WARS KIKI BALL

On February 2, the cosmic forces of Van Vogue Jam and PuSh Festival converge for a showdown of galactic proportions: Dune Wars Kiki Ball. Hosted by the Kiki Legendary Overall Mother Posh Gvasalia, this astro-glam extravaganza celebrates the creativity and resilience of the QTBIPOC community through Ballroom—a culture founded by Black, Latinx, Queer and Trans folk in NYC, Harlem in the 60’s. The most fab children of Vancouver’s Ballroom scene will compete for cash prizes—and interstellar supremacy—across categories where space-age vogue, fashion and attitude bring the planets of Arrakis and Tatooine into alignment.

Walkers will storm the runway in extraterrestrial hair sculptures, metallic robot chic and sandworm couture, channeling influences from the iconic Houses of Ballroom all the way to the noble House Atreides. Witness Jedi vogue precision with lightsabers in hand, as they walk the line between Real and Bizzare, while Bene Gesserit sisters wield the Voice to deliver reads that echo through the galaxy.

In this climactic face-off, it’s do or do not. There is no try. Fear is the mind-killer and serving supreme Fremen furocity is their only hope. Will performers harness their artistry to restore balance to the universe or to assert celestial dominion? One thing is certain: as prophecies are fulfilled and legends unfold, it’s going to get spicy. May the shade be with you!

ALL AGES FUNCTION

DOORS 3pm > LSS 4pm > END 9pm

DJ - Legendary Charmed Mulan

COMMENTATOR - Legendary OA Father Bambam Siriano

VKBA OTY Approved

SPONSORS AND FUNDERS

Canada Council For the Arts, HIM Clinic

TICKETING

$15 - Early Bird

$20 - General Admission

$30 - Door Tickets

Please email for any low barrier ticket needs + discount for BALLROOM COMMUNITY/WALKERS

CATEGORIES

*PRODUCTIONS - Any productions must be sent to by FEB 1st, NOON PST > and be NO LONGER THAN 2 minutes.

$1000 OTA Runway (6 Trophies) Female Figure All-American, Male Figure All-American, Butch Queen European, Drags Runway, Femme Queen European, Women's Runway

“The Father, Daughter, Son” - More info here on the Mortis Gods

While the Force is in each one of us, in the beginning the force was synthesized by the Mortis Gods - The Father, Daughter and Son - and in constant flux these three figures were integral to the forces balance in the universe. Create an effect inspired by one of the three Mortis Gods, and bring the FORCE to the runway.

$1000 OTA Performance (6 trophies) BQVF (Butch Queen Vogue Fem), RWT (Realness With a Twist), FQ (Femme Queen), Drags, Women's Performance, Butches Performance.

In Star Wars the lightsaber color denotes your values in the force - choose a lightsaber color and use it to inspire a head to toe look. More info here about lightsaber colors.

$1000 OTA Face (6 trophies) Butch Queen Face, Butch Face, Transman Face, Women's Face, Drags Face, Femme Queen Face

Reveal yourself! Bring it in an effect that incorporates a face cover of some sort and must be revealed for 10’s.

$500 OTA Realness (7 Trophies) School Boy, Pretty Boy, Executive Realness, Transman Realness, Butch Realness, Femme Queen Realness, Drags Realness.

Its Comic-Con season - bring it in a look that makes you blend in the sea of convention goers.

$500 OTA Best Dressed (3 trophies) Male Figure, Female Figure, GNC

In a galaxy far, far away… there was FASHION.

MF - bring it in a all black head to toe look, inspired by the villains of Star wars or Dune.

FF - bring it a look inspired by princes’s Padmé Amidala or Irulan.

GNC - Bring it in inspired by the robots of either Dune or Star wars.

*Must bring references for all effects.

$500 OTA Sex Siren (4 trophies) BQ, FQ, Womens, GNC

Are you my father? Darth Vader’s helmet was used to protect his identity, and cover up the horrible scarring from his battle against Obi Wan, while also creating mystery and intrigue to who he was. Bring it in any helmet from either franchise, and make it HOT.

$400 Bizzare (1 trophy)

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a giant f$&! worm! Bring a worm inspired look inspired by the Sandworm worms in Dune and/or the Sarlacc beast in Star Wars.

$300 OTA Body (2 trophies) Male Figure, Female Figure

You are princess Leia, and stuck on the side of Jabba the hutt as his prisoner. Bring it an effect inspired by the iconic 2 piece Leia wore in this scene.

$250 Pop, Dip and Spin (1 trophy)

You are a Freman on the planet DUNE, you live and breathe SPICE. Show us the ONLY WAY in blue contacts and Freman inspired desert wear.

$200 Commentator VS Commentator (1 trophy)

YOU HAVE THE VOICE. Bring a chant inspired by the world of DUNE, and in an all Blue effect like the waters of life.

$200 Hair Affair (1 trophy)

Bring us a stunning hair affair masterpiece inspired by the sculptural hair pieces of Star Wars.

$200 Club Kid Face (1 trophy)

Bring it as any of the amazing makeup looks from either franchise, must bring reference.

$100 Hands Performance (1 trophy)

FORCE CHOKE! Use the force and in a black glove tell us a story that will be remembered for ages.

Virgin Runway

You're an aspiring reverend mother in training, bring it in all black head to toe inspired by The Bene Gesserit and “secure the bloodline”.

Virgin Performance

Before you become a Jedi, you must first apprentice as a padawan - as a young pupil bring it in cream coloured robe like effect, referencing a padawans uniform.

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This event is being held on the stolen, ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh-ulh, and Tsleil-Waututh nations. As we live and organise queer space as settlers on these lands, we have an obligation to continuously work to repair harms perpetrated upon Indigenous communities, presently and historically. The Birdhouse strives to work with and give back to Indigenous communities in all that we do. Partial proceeds from this event will be donated to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre.

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SAFER SPACES POLICY:
We have a zero tolerance policy for oppressive behaviour in all its forms -- including but not limited to cultural appropriation, misogyny, transphobia, racism, fatphobia, and ableism. We reserve the right to remove anyone we feel is in breach of our community agreements

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BUDDY SYSTEM:
The Buddy System is a grassroots effort to combat rape culture and enhance the safety of our queer events. CONSENT IS SEXY -- AND MANDATORY! Buddies will be wearing **NEON T-SHIRTS**. Our Buddies are NARCAN trained, and are carrying sealed water bottles, condoms, lube, granola bars, tampons, and more. They will run interference if someone is receiving unwanted attention, can help folks in need find a way home, and generally serve as go-to support people should any problems arise.

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ACCESSIBILITY - bit.ly/birdhouse-accessibility

Event Venue

The Birdhouse, 44 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada