Hot Takes: Talent Competition Showcase

Hot Takes: A Queer Talent Competition at HEAT

Get ready for Hot Takes, a thrilling ten-week talent competition celebrating the incredible diversity of queer performers! Each week, artists of all kinds—musicians, comedians, drag performers, poets and more—will take the stage at HEAT to showcase their skills.

Here’s what to expect:

• Weekly Winners: Each week, the audience votes to crown a winner who earns a featured spot in the following week’s showcase.
• Finale Extravaganza: Kicking off Pride Month, the finale will bring together all weekly winners to compete for a cash prize and a fabulous local prize pack.
• Open Performances: Acts are limited to 5-7 minutes. The running order will be set in advance, but a limited number of walk-in spots will be available weekly.
• Sign Up Today: Reserve your spot for any of the ten-week performances now!

Join us at HEAT for this electrifying event, where every night is full of surprises, celebration, and show-stopping talent. Don’t miss your chance to witness or be part of the hottest queer competition in town!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Heat Bar & Night Club, 69-71 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, United States