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Mr Brake Down, Chester (2025)

11/08/2025

"America’s most distinctive songwriter is enriched by a tribute that combines absurdism with LGBTQ+ pride" - Kevin Fullerton

Some really lovely complements from what's arguably the most critical publication in Edinburgh, and we couldn't be happier that people outside of our q***r little bubble are beginning to "get" what it is we do! If you feel like discovering the unique power of Doom & Glitter, there's 6 chances to catch us this week at 5.15pm at Paradise In Augustines.

Come and experience the music, the mirth and the magic for yourself!

Photos by
Words by K Fullerton at

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29/07/2025

⏳ FIVE DAYS LEFT! ⏳
We’re getting there, but we need your help to make it over the finish line.

DOOM AND GLITTER is heading to the with a suitcase full of blues, burlesque, and beautiful chaos, but we can’t get there without you. Every donation helps cover vital costs: artists' accommodation, travel, tech, and all the things that bring the magic to life.

If you believe in supporting grassroots music and q***r indie shows, then this is your moment to back us. 🌙🎺💋

📣 Share. Donate. Scream it from the rooftops.
🎭 [LINK IN BIO] or head to crowdfund.edfringe.com/p/doomandglitter2025

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22/07/2025

🔥🎭 FINAL SHOW. BIGGEST PUSH. 🎭🔥
Doom & Glitter: A Tribute to Tom Waits returns to Chester for one last hurrah — and we need you to help send this show to the Edinburgh Fringe in style!

💥 Expect a night of live music, drag, blues, burlesque, cabaret, and raw theatrical brilliance — all in honour of the weird and wonderful world of Tom Waits.

🔥 And if that weren’t enough… we’re turning up the heat with two sensational burlesque stars joining us for this one-night-only spectacular: the fierce glamour of and the powerhouse queen of weird tease ! 💃💥 Expect feathers, fire, and full-throttle fabulousness — this is not a night to miss.

📍 That Beer Place, Chester
📅 Monday 28 July
⏰ Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm (full 2 hour show with interval)
🎟️ Tickets + donations: [link in bio / crowdfunder link]

This is more than a show — it’s a q***r-led, fringe-bound, homegrown spectacular. Every ticket sold and every donation made powers us towards the Edinburgh stage. Come dressed to the nines or straight from the piano bar — we just want you there! 🖤

Let’s fill the room. Let’s bring the glitter. Let’s make some noise!

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15/07/2025

🎹🎶 WHAT a weekend that was! 🎤🎵

🎸 You know I was nervous. You could see it in the socials, the posts, the reels asking you to make sure you attended. And I believe in being honest when things look worrying rather than keeping up some fake illusion of success, because all artists have their ups and down, and trans artists have more than many! Some of you got DMs and double checks on whether you were coming, and most were kind enough to reply and share the event out with fantastic encouragement even if they weren't able to be there in person. That. S**t. Works. From only 6 prebooked seats, we suddenly had a fantastic crowd of people at the prestigious and gorgeous to deliver our very first show as a live band.

🎷 I couldn't be prouder of my talented bandmates .madness.of.frills and for what they achieved on Sunday. It's no mean feat to do your first official gig on minimal rehearsal with a full day's travel, sudden get in, limited tech time and all that adrenaline and anxiety buzzing in the background, but everyone carried themselves like the professionals they are, and it SHOWED.

🎼 I can't wait to be back at the Phoenix with some very exciting plans for later this year when the Fringe is over (keep an eye on socials for more on that very soon...) but for now, I'll leave you with these sensational images from the ever-gorgeous capturing just how special Sunday evening was for us. You can see it in my eyes in every shot how much it means to me to take this next step with Doom & Glitter and level up an ongoing passion project that speaks so closely to my heart.

12/07/2025

🖤🎶 Doom & Glitter: A Tribute to Tom Waits is coming to The Hive, supported by our friends at Shrewsbury Pride! 🎤✨

Step into the smoky, surreal world of the gravel-voiced genius himself in this bold, beautiful cabaret-style homage to the music and madness of Tom Waits. 🎺🩰 From gutterball lullabies to vaudeville swagger, it’s a night of song, story, and strange beauty.

Includes a very special PRE-SHOW experience with none other than Shropshire's own .ranged that's not to be missed!

📍 The Hive, Shrewsbury
📅 Saturday 27 July
⏰ 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets on sale now! Link in bio or go direct to

👠 Q***r, theatrical, and gloriously gritty – this is not your average tribute show. It’s a whole mood. Don’t miss it.

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02/07/2025

Small LGBTQ+ spaces matter. They’re where we meet, create, heal, and feel seen.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🫶

I was lucky enough to perform last month at one of those vital spaces, , before its doors closed after many years of providing a safe space to the Shrewsbury q***r community. It was a gorgeous, bittersweet night, made even more special by sharing the stage with the utterly loveable local menace .ranged. We sang Suddenly Seymour together, and for a moment, everything felt full of hope and joy.

But here’s the thing: we lose these spaces if we don’t support them. Buy tickets when you can. Share their posts when you can't. Turn up. Because if we don't, LGBTQ+ art, joy, and solidarity won't be there when we need them most.

📸 Huge thanks to the ever-brilliant .mcphillips / for her beautiful work in capturing these special moments.

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01/07/2025

🚨 !! URGENT CALL !! 🚨

If we don’t get ticket sales up in the next few days, Doom & Glitter London may not go ahead. This isn’t just about one gig — it’s about the survival of live q***r music and fringe cabaret in a time when our spaces are under constant threat. I know it’s hard to part with pennies until the last minute, and these are the times we live in, but if you’re coming to an event, you HAVE to book.

🎭💔 So if you were thinking of coming, if it’s in your diary, if you’ve TOLD us you’re coming but haven’t actually booked a ticket — now’s the time to act. Book your ticket, share this post, tag a mate, and help us pack out The Phoenix Arts Club on Sunday 13th July at 5:30pm. It’s an hour of your time, but it means the world to us to have you there for our first big London show.

🎤 Expect gravel-voiced ballads, incredible instrumentalists, and a cabaret homage to the legendary Tom Waits, served up with drag, drama, and raw live music.
🎟️ Tickets from just £15 plus booking fee [link in bio]
📍Phoenix Arts Club, London
🕖 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Let’s prove that q***r art still matters. Let’s keep the fringe alive.

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25/06/2025

DOOM AND GLITTER: The Welsh Invasion!

We're SO excited to be performing at Music Around Town during the Llangollen Fringe and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod! Two days of amazing, free live music await you. Come find us at the Prince of Wales stage at 5.15pm on July 19th!

14/06/2025

Setting off today for another ace local pride event, and thinking back on last weekend's exploits for .pride and their Pride Eve variety show, where I got to do three numbers that were very close to my heart. The Man In The Hat tells the story of my attempt to make sense of my gender journey as a kid, exploring how I related to the action movie heroes I idolized. I See The Light was a really beautiful premiere of a Disney number that screams personal transformation, with an incredible light show by the very willing and joyful audience. And Always On My Mind, a tribute to my late father, who continues to inspire the work I do, and is always in my corner, cheering me on like he did when he was around.

These incredible pics by capture me at my fullest, happiest energy, working with real grassroots trailblazers like my brilliant friend and fellow king and in an audience filled with community, love, and genuine pride and allyship. We need more of this in the days to come, so much more, and it keeps my own hopes alive whenever I find a special community like this one.

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11/06/2025

What’s he building in there….?

A brand new Doom & Glitter! My oh my, it’s an exciting time with so many announcements and amazing new things happening. Beyond thrilled with these stunning images captured by at the gorgeous for our London content gathering, and I’m thrilled to announce the three official preview dates where you can catch us before we head up to Edinburgh to Fringe our socks off. Joining me for the ride, the incomparable .madness.of.frills on keys, sax, strings, and whatever she can get her hands on, and the rhythm master himself with a whole host of weird and wonderful sounds. And we are balanced, mastered, and generally kept in line by Doom & Glitter’s OG smooth operator back at the desk working her magic.

We’re gonna be at the prestigious in the heart of London’s West End on July 13th, the funky and fun on July 20th in conjunction with the gorgeous people at , then for the grand finale, we return to our beautiful fundraising home Chester for an extended set and a bon voyage party! Please get your tickets. We need your support now more than ever, as we take this huge leap forward in development and invest in the show and ourselves.

As seen on , but now with even more D&G for your dolla. More live music, more burlesque, more songs, more audience banter, more chaos and cabaret than ever before. Tickets go on sale at the discretion of each venue (London on sale right now) and you know it’ll be in my stories and comments the second each ticket link drops. Check them out in my bio.

04/06/2025

Are you ready for a bluesy boozy Fringe season???

It's June, and the time has come for me to start fundraising, gigging, and doing all things Fringe again before my fourth year at Edinburgh begins at the end of July. I am beyond excited to be going back this year, and I can't wait to share all the brand new improvements to Doom & Glitter with you guys 👀✨️

But first I wanted to start off with these incredible shots given to me by at last year's competition. I did my Waits act for the gorgeous audience at last May, and James was immensely kind in giving me these pics to use on my advertising for Doom & Glitter. They're insanely good, and that act of kindness helped take the show up several levels in visibility and professionalism before we've even got a bum on a seat. Artists helping artists is so essential in this field, and James has always been a delight to work with and to know as a lovely person! 🫶🙌

So as I venture out into the fringe world yet again for an even bigger adventure than ever at my beloved venue I just wanna say: let's work together. I want to keep the collab energy going, meet even more new people, reunite with the talents I already know, and reach heights together that we couldn't do apart. 🫂📣

Got an idea? Comment or dm me! Got someone you want to see me team up with? Tag em here and introduce us! Want to work with me again in your space? Hit. Me. Up. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💚

31/05/2025

You can tell just how proud I am of what we achieved this Manly May at in my beautiful hometown of Chester. 💪

is a master of his craft, and this month he caught me looking truly accomplished and grateful to the artistes, audience and backstage crew that made this our most popular and powerful show ever. To do that with an all kings bill... well, there are no words. 👑

But this celebration also comes with a little reminder. We did 50% of our business on the door for this show. That’s 50% of our incredible space that we didn’t know would be used. Please book your tickets in advance whenever possible to give us the confidence and ability to prepare for the crowd we’re getting! Who knows, you might even get a reward for it, like say, a bigger room 👀

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