about US 

"Devine is rural grit and glamour personified"

Devine Tension Presents Ltd are a boutique LGBTQ+ focussed events production company, working predominantly within Dumfries & Galloway (South-West Scotland) since 2021.

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HISTORY & CONTEXT 

Devine Tension was born under the bright lights of cosmopolitan city life in LONDON. Devine found her start at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s (RCSSD) quarterly event NWQ, which took place in Kilburn, North West London, at a small bar named The Good Ship.

Whilst studying for an honours degree in Drama, Applied Theatre & Education at RCSSD, Devine became fascinated by the development of queer culture in rural areas and, after many years of rejecting her queerness within her hometown, returned to Dumfries & Galloway.

IN 2018, she performed in the annual Queer Haggis cabaret at Big Burns Supper Festival. This was a flying visit, which would change the face of Queer Dumfries & Galloway forever. Later that year, she left city life behind, and returned to Dumfries, where she performed at the first annual Dumfries & Galloway Pride alongside queer legends Danny Beard & Virgin X. 

IN 2019/EARLY-2020, Devine Tension's mission statement became to develop an accessible LGBTQ+ nightlife culture for South-West Scotland and surrounding areas. This was inevitably put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, and revisited in 2021.

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DEVINE TENSION PRESENTS' INCEPTION & CLUB QUEER

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Devine Tension Presents was established in 2021, post-pandemic, with the first produced events being Swan Night Only (London) and Club Queer (Dumfries).

Club Queer debuted at Chancers Nightclub (Dumfries) on October 23rd 2021, with a vision of presenting Dumfries & Galloway with the finest local and national queer talent, including two critically acclaimed performers from RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Queer clubland meets underground rural grit. This SOLD OUT, with much more in store for queer Dumfries & Galloway.

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IN MAY 2022, Club Queer ventured towards Brighton (United Kingdom), for Brighton Fringe Festival at Club Revenge. Now in collaboration with Pack Productions, Club Queer went cross-country with three different line-ups, three themes (Sweet Sinners, Icons Only, Bubblegum), three nights, and one unforgettable experience. 

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IN JULY 2022, Club Queer returned to Chancers Nightclub in Dumfries & Galloway with 'Lipstick 90s' alongside the powerhouse performer Vanity Milan (from RuPaul's Drag Race UK).

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STEAMIN', DRAG DISCO DOME & INCORPORATION

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IN OCTOBER 2022, Devine Tension Presents began to produce a monthly drag extravaganza, within the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, titled STEAMIN'. Annually, this culminates in a MAIN EVENT.

The first ever MAIN EVENT took place on June 3rd 2023, and featured headliner Cheddar Gorgeous (from RuPaul's Drag Race UK S4).

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Devine Tension Presents incorporated as a Limited Company in January 2023.

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IN JULY 2023, Devine Tension Presents Ltd expanded into the festival circuit, with "Drag Disco Dome" debuting at Doonhame Festival 2023, with an 11-hour drag extravaganza.

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HOT HEELS & THE FUTURE

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MARCH 2024: Devine Tension Presents Ltd will expand into Carlisle, Cumbria with "Hot Heels: Drag Cabaret" at Old Fire Station.

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IN JUNE 2024: STEAMIN': The Main Event will return with "2.0", featuring Headliner Lawrence Chaney (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK).

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IN OCTOBER 2024: Devine Tension Presents Ltd introduce a brand-new venture titled "THE ITCH". This is a twisted scratch night of bold new writing, which will expand the business into new territory. Volume 1: Occult.

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Since 2021, Devine Tension Presents Ltd have booked/hosted some of the most exciting talent across the LGBTQ+ scene in the UK. Keep your eyes peeled for future events and projects with external clients.

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