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Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival: Community Open Stage

  • Sunday 09 Nov 2025
  • 7:00pm
  • Lemon Tree

Overview

Hosted by the founder and resident host of Joy on Tap Sleepy and Aberdeen’s karaoke king Uncle Tony, our Community Open Stage is open to any member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

10 performance slots of up to 5 minutes will be available to queer performers of any age and creative discipline, including but not limited to drag artists, musicians, writers, storytellers and more!

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or this is your first time on stage, Sleepy and Uncle Tony will present your work to a supportive audience made up of friends, family and community.

This last event of Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival promises to be an extra special one.  Join us at the Lemon Tree to support your fellow queer creatives and share something on our open stage.

 

Want to perform?

Watch this space for details on how to sign up for one of our five-minute performance slots.

Important information

Age 16+

Price

Pay what you can £5, £8, £10 (free to performers)

About your hosts

Sleepy is Aberdeen’s premier female female-impersonator and producer and creator of Joy on Tap drag show.  Sleepy is the matriarch of Aberdeen’s drag scene and is always ready to put on a show (as long as she’s awake).

A tireless advocate and champion of Uncle Culture, Uncle Tony’s life mission is to live large and love hard. Aberdeen’s premier uncle, and undisputed King of Karaoke, will charm you with his avuncular dance moves and dulcet Doric tones.

 

Pricing Guidance

£10: This is the standard ticket price for this event.  This option is for people who have access to a regular income.

£8: This option is a concession price for those on a reduced income such as students and pensioners.

£5: This pricing option is for people who are on benefits, are unemployed, and/or who worry about meeting their basic needs.

Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival