Queer Cxntry is a Country music themed LGBTQIA+ club night.
Hosted by Margates’ Dame Jame
featuring The Northdown Rodeo
pink suits, Shelley Grotto, Janet District Council & Pretzel Cage
+ special guest performers and DJ’s.
Is this your first Rodeo?
Here’s what to expect…
Queer Cxntry is a Country music themed LGBTQIA+ club night.
Hosted by Dame Jame with performances from creators of the night pink suits & The Northdown Rodeo plus Drag legends The Cybil's and special guest performers and DJ’s.
Audiences are encouraged to get involved! Come dressed to impress in your Cxntry Best for a chance to win the costume contest. Join in with Dame James Games for a chance to win some cxntry lovin' prizes!
Get your photos snapped in the iconic rose booth to show off your outfits and then dance the night away to country DJ’s and live music from pink suits and The Northdown Rodeo.
“I loved country music but I never knew that I could love country music in a queer way. It’s just been such a joy for there to be a space to be camp and silly and dress up and just find joyful community that’s all surrounded by music and performance. I cannot recommend the night enough, its my favourite thing in the world”
COSTUME IDEAS
Cowboy Hats - Cowboy Boots - Bandanas - Denim - Double Denim - Triple Denim - Leather - Flannel -
Bolo Ties - Cow Print - Chaps - Prairie Dress - Dolly Wig - Fringe - Sequins - Dungarees - Daisy Dukes - Corsets -
Waistcoats - Flowers - Belts - Belt Buckles - Spurs - Saddle - Masks - Vests - Harnesses - Rhinestones
Queer Cxntry was created by pink suits and is run by a team of LGBTQIA+ performers and creative collaborators
MORE INFO…
HISTORY
Queer Cxntry began in 2021 at Margate music venue WhereElse?
Initially intended to be a one-off Country Music & fancy dress night to get audiences back into local music venues post lockdown, Queer Cxntry was a huge success that became a bi monthly event and quickly grew its audience and reputation, getting bigger each time until we eventually moved to Margate music venue Olbys, which remains the home of Queer Cxntry today with more and more shows happening throughout the UK.
THE TEAM
Creators - pink suits
Producer - Betty Haynes
Host - Dame Jame
The Cybils - Shelley Grotto, Janet District Council, Pretzel Cage
Sound Engineer - Joe Cross
Photographer - Stephen Daly
CODE OF CONDUCT
Queer Cxntry is an LGBTQ+ safe space. There will be zero tolerance of any sexist, transphobic, homophobic, racist, intolerant or otherwise abusive behaviour. We are running that shit out of town and out of Country!
FUNDING HISTORY
2023 - Arts Council England, Project Grants
- Kent County Council, Combined Members Grant
2022 - Arts Council England, Project Grants
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to Margate Pride, Lindsey Mendick, Quench Gallery, KCC Cllr Barry Lewis, WhereElse?, Olbys Creative Hub and Signature Brewery plus the Margate Queer Community for all of your support
