Attention all members: OPSEU/SEFPO’s Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel is holding its first Virtual Drag Contest! The lucky winners will perform during the live broadcast of OPSEU/SEFPO’s Virtual Pride Event in North Bay, Ontario, on September 19, 2021!
Contest Rules
Applicants must be an OPSEU/SEFPO member, or family (including LGBT adoptive)
Must provide a digital video showcasing a 5 minute drag performance piece, along with answers to the following questions.
- Why are Unions Important to you? Or, why are Unions important in the equity movement?
- Why are you interested in Drag?
- What OPSEU/SEFPO Local are you part of or is your Family member part of?
Please include:
- Your name
- Contact phone number
- Performance Video (5 Min). This submission will be the performance as a winner. It should include a labour or equity focus. I.e. she works hard for her money!
Entries must be received by 7 PM on August 6, 2021. Please send them to pride@opseu.org for consideration.
Winners will be chosen by OPSEU/SEFPO’s Rainbow Alliance arc-en-ciel, and will be announced by a special guest in late August!
*Winner must be available to travel to North Bay, Ontario, for a live event on Sunday, September 19th, 2021. Travel will be subject to existing COVID-19 restrictions as determined by the government and local public health authorities.
Any questions? Please email pride@opseu.org
Winners!
Two to three (2 – 3) winners will receive travel, accommodations and meals (in accordance with OPSEU/SEFPO policy) to North Bay to perform an opening set for a Queen from Canada’s Drag Race. In addition to a $150 prize.
Three (3) runner ups will have their submissions featured during the broadcast of the event and will receive a $100 prize.