Mr Bitch
aka Max aka t33n angst is an arts club fave. A multidisciplinary artist, DJ and performer creating emotionally charged club experiences inspired by internet culture, queer nightlife and teenage nostalgia. Blending hyperpop, electronic music, performance art and DIY aesthetics, their work explores identity, vulnerability and chaos with a playful, high-energy edge. Known for immersive sets and mega styling, Mr Bitch brings together catharsis, camp and dancefloor escapism on stages across the UK and beyond!
Pansy
Pansy is a queer club night and party collective with roots in Margate, creating joyful dancefloor spaces for “lavender menaces and shrinking violets.” Blending camp pop, queer anthems, underground club sounds and DIY nightlife culture, Pansy celebrates self-expression, dressing up and collective euphoria through playful, inclusive parties inspired by queer community and nightlife history. Regular events take place at spaces including Margate Arts Club and beyond, with offshoots in Brighton, London, Paris and Southend-on-Sea.
Real GC
Real GC is a drag performer, DJ, host and nightlife personality known for serving unapologetic glamour, sharp humour and high-energy club performances. Blending camp aesthetics with chaotic dancefloor charisma, Real GC brings a playful, larger-than-life presence to queer nightlife spaces across Margate and beyond. With a style rooted in DIY drag culture, pop excess and community celebration, their performances centre joy, silliness and self-expression.
Les Beaux
Les Beaux is a queer club night and creative collective celebrating underground nightlife, performance art and dancefloor community through immersive parties and cabaret-led events. Blending drag, DJs, live performance and experimental club culture, Les Beaux creates inclusive spaces rooted in self-expression, theatricality and collective joy, from Arts Club to Smugglers Festival with a strong DIY ethos and a love of camp, fashion and late-night chaos.
Gaëtan (Margate Black Pride)
Gaëtan Gauthier is a community organiser, DJ and founder of Margate Black Pride, a grassroots celebration uplifting Black, Brown and diaspora LGBTQIA+ communities in Thanet. Since launching the event in 2022, Gaëtan has helped create inclusive, self-funded spaces centred around visibility, culture, joy and solidarity through performance, music, storytelling and community activism. Alongside organising, he also performs as a DJ, bringing eclectic, high-energy sounds inspired by queer nightlife and diasporic culture.
Buns Night Out
Buns Night Out is a queer-led club night and performance party celebrating body positivity, nightlife chaos and unapologetic self-expression through drag, DJs, cabaret and dancefloor energy. Known for its playful, camp atmosphere and inclusive community spirit, the night brings together performers, club kids and creatives for immersive evenings rooted in joy, silliness and queer celebration. With a DIY aesthetic and love of late-night glamour, Buns Night Out creates spaces where everyone is encouraged to let loose, dress up and dance.
The Deity
The Deity is a Margate based drag performer, host and nightlife artist and general legend known for surreal glamour, theatrical performance and larger-than-life club energy. Oh and the voice of an angel! Blending elements of horror, high fashion, camp and alternative drag like the goddess she is. The Deity creates immersive performances that balance chaos, comedy and strangely moving visual storytelling. A familiar face within Kents queer nightlife and underground performance spaces, they are celebrated for bold looks, unpredictable stage presence and an unapologetically unique club kid style.
Anya Hole
Anya Hole is a Folkestone based drag performer, cabaret artist and nightlife host known for outrageous comedy, chaotic glamour and high-energy performances rooted in queer club culture. Blending sharp wit, camp aesthetics and audience interaction, Anya Hole brings an irreverent, larger-than-life presence to stages and dancefloors alike. A beloved figure within underground nightlife scenes, their work celebrates silliness, self-expression and unapologetic queer joy.
Bombay Mynx
Bombay Mynx is a Kentish South Asian drag artist, performer and nightlife creative celebrated for vibrant looks, sharp humour and electrifying stage presence. Blending Bollywood glamour, camp performance and contemporary queer club culture, Bombay Mynx creates joyful, high-energy performances that champion self-expression, cultural pride and community connection. Their work moves between drag, cabaret and nightlife spaces, bringing colour, charisma and playful chaos to every stage. Who can forget that iconic John Waters themed Cockles and Muscles party at the Lido?
Mercury Rizing
Mercury Rizing is a drag king performer, cabaret artist and nightlife host known for his powerhouse performances, moving stage presence and sharp comedic timing. Combining classic drag showmanship with contemporary queer club culture, a former Mx Margate contestant, Mercury Rizing delivers high-energy performances filled with camp, charisma, physical strength and audience connection. A vibrant presence within underground nightlife and cabaret scenes, their work celebrates confidence, creativity and unapologetic self-expression.
Queer Knit
Queer Knit Margate is a community-led crafting group bringing LGBTQIA+ people together through knitting, crochet, conversation and collective creativity. You may remember their iconic blanket that hung in the arts club window a few prides ago? Rooted in care, inclusivity and mutual support, the group creates relaxed social spaces where people can connect, make things together and build community away from traditional nightlife settings. With a welcoming DIY spirit, Queer Knit Margate celebrates creativity, softness and queer joy through shared making and conversation.