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# DragQueen Eurovision raising funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/dragqueen-eurovision-raising-funds-for-lgbtq-homelessness-charity-albert-kennedy-trust/
- Published: 2020-05-13T15:53:32.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-13T15:53:32.000Z
- Description: Drag queens take on Eurovision to raise funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity, Albert Kennedy Trust
- Author: Contributor

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Eurovision 2020 may have been cancelled but drag and cabaret stars from across the UK and Europe will dust off their sequins on **Friday, May 15** to bring the camp essence of the competition direct to homes across the world and raise vital funds for [**Albert Kennedy Trust**](http://www.akt.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk), which supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Hosted by drag girl band **The Vixens**, 12 performers will be performing iconic Eurovision songs, from Sandie Shaw to Lulu, Dami Im to Conchita Wurst, for your votes, all to raise funds for the LGBTQ+ charity. Performers include**Holly Stars, Jade Justine,** *Miss Drag Luxembourg 2019* **Madame Yoko, Miss Penny, Poppycock, Priz, Rose Garden, Rosie Beaver, Sum Ting Wong, The Dame, Val the Queen** and **Vinegar Strokes.**

In keeping with Eurovision tradition there will be voting by both the public and a specially cultivated jury. Judges include past UK Eurovision entrants **Jade Ewen** (*It’s My Time*, 2009), **Daz Sampson** (*Teenage Life*, 2006) and **Michael Rice** (*Bigger Than Us*, 2019). Meanwhile vocal coach **Carrie Grant** will be serving up throwback vibes to her performance with the group **Sweet Dreams** as the UK’s entry in 1983.

As an extra special treat to Eurovision fans, the 2017 UK entry, **Lucie Jones**, will be performing her heart-wrenching ballad *Never Give Up On You* during the interval. Lucie is renowned for her incredible vocal talent, through both *The X Factor* and her lead roles on the West End, most recently in the musical *Waitress*.

**How it works and how to join in:**

The event will be [streamed live at **8pm** on](https://www.facebook.com/events/677806963020297/) both Facebook, through The Vixens’ account, and on the Eurovision Drag Contest YouTube account. Voting will take place after all 12 performances have aired.

[**Facebook stream:**](https://www.facebook.com/The-Vixens-1444604095834692/)

[**YouTube stream:**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYDo901O9LH2UJe0l6ehag?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

[**Facebook event:**](https://www.facebook.com/events/677806963020297/)

**Donations can be made to the[ Albert Kennedy Trust at any time here](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eurovisiondragcontest?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

The entire event serves as a fundraiser for the Albert Kennedy Trust, a charity which supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. The charity’s work is even more vital during the current pandemic and they have set up an emergency appeal to enable them to help as many LGBTQ+ young people as possible.

**More information on[ Albert Kennedy Trust:](http://www.akt.org.uk/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**