Is Salzburg a drag hotspot? Absolutely!

Over the past few weeks, we have published a short series exploring the question: is Salzburg a drag stronghold? Three drag queens, some of whom have been at the heart of Salzburg’s drag scene for several years, shared with us what it means to them to identify as a drag queen. So is Salzburg a drag stronghold? And if so, why? The editorial team at queersalzburg.at has reached a clear conclusion. [Read more]

Lilly Hightower

From a shy man to a confident drag queen. Lilly Hightower sings, dances and entertains in drag at various events such as Pride parades, competitions and the Magic Garage’s ARGE Show. But what drew her to the art of drag, and how has it changed her personality? We spoke to her about these questions and other topics related to drag. [Read more]

Gigi La Pajette

Gigi La Pajette is a well-known drag queen in Salzburg. With her bingo nights, brunches, Rosa Stadl, Christmas revue, silent disco, murder mystery dinners and other events, she has become an integral part of the Salzburg drag scene. We spoke to her about her career as a drag queen: from her first time in drag thirteen years ago to the present day. [Read more]

Silvia Prighdt

The drag queen Silvia Prighdt is well known for her performances at Magic Garage and the .png project. We had a chat with her and gained a fascinating insight into her career in drag. From her first steps in drag 20 years ago to the events she organises herself today [Read more]