ABOUT

Like many businesses and industries, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our drag community. With the closure of clubs, bars, theatres and other artistic spaces, Victorian drag performers have taken a massive hit. Unfortunately, our performers have found themselves without any income at all.

The arts sector has taken a monumental hit throughout this pandemic, but we have never been a community to sit back and wallow. We have adapted to this new way of life and have thrived.

This fund serves as financial support to Victorian artists who have lost income as a result of cancelled gigs, commissions, venue bookings, etc. Our main aim is helping performers get back on their feet and prepare for what will be one of the biggest returning seasons of drag we have yet to see.

We call upon our performers to register, share and promote this fundraiser; and in turn receive a share in the donation pool. We've set an ambitious target in hopes that that many performers register.

We ask our venues, friends, family, community and the general public to donate what you are able to - however much or little. We know it’s been a struggle for us all, but we would be eternally grateful for your support.

Please give back to the artists and performers who have brought us so much joy through the years and this trying time... and those who will no doubt be the ones providing entertainment when restrictions are eased and night-life is resurrected.

We cannot do this without you!

T+Cs

To be eligible, you must be a drag artist with a paid performing history within the last 12 months based in Victoria, Australia; and have been impacted by the effects of COVID-19 through loss of income, gigs, booking fees, venue losses, commissions and or other drag related commissions. The personal details provided are true and correct.

I acknowledge that I am responsible to inform Bae L’Amour (Britt Westaway) via email on baelamourqueen@gmail.com if any of these details change throughout the course of this fundraiser. Fundraiser commences as of Wednesday, 6th May 2020; ending at 23:59 AEST of Friday, 5th June 2020. Allowing for processing time, funds will be distributed to all eligible performers by Friday, 19th June 2020 (10 business days after the end of the fundraiser).

I understand and acknowledge that it is required of me to regularly promote this fundraiser via my social media accounts in order to maximise our exposure. Industry relevant businesses will be approached and may provide their own marketing, advertising and donations in conjunction with possible sponsorship of this initiative.

I understand and acknowledge that all funds raised will be evenly split between each eligible registered performer. For example: If $1,000.00 is donated, and we have 20 eligible persons, then: $1,000.00 / 20 = $50.00 per performer.

I understand and acknowledge the first $110 of donated funds will be used to cover administrative and marketing costs to set up and launch this fundraiser. Facebook applies merchant fees of 1.77% of the amount donated, plus $0.33 AUD per donation processing fees. A ledger will be kept detailing all donations and distribution of funds to ensure total transparency. All payments made to eligible performers will be by way of direct deposit to an Australian bank account in order to avoid fees.