Europe’s FIERCEST drag lip-syncing contest is BACK and to celebrate 10 YEARS of lip-synching history we’ve giving it the REMIX treatment!
- This year the competition is held on the GROUND FLOOR of The Divine.
- This year the AUDIENCE VOTES for one winner from each heat.
- This year the JUDGES VOTE for one winner from each heat.
- This year the Grand Final will be at The Clapham Grand, on SUNDAY 22ndNOVEMBER 2026 (in the evening!)
All 8 heats remain FREE to watch so EVERYONE can come and VOTE for their future DRAG SUPERSTAR!
LIPSYNC1000
WEDNESDAYS
SEPT 16 – NOV 4
@ THE DIVINE
8PM
FREE
CALLING ALL DRAG ARTISTS AND DRAG FANS!
For entry information email: DRAG@THEDIVINE.CO.UK
Established in 2014, LIPSYNC1000 is the beating heart of London’s alternative drag community, where the worlds of fashion, art and nightlife combine into a chaotic haze of shoe-stomping non-stop glamour!
Now in its TENTH SEASON, we introduce new hosts, East London drag icon FEMMI and lip-tastic dancer, MIMI CHANEL. They will guide you through the weekly heats and show us how the ancient art of drag and lip synchronicity is done.
Held weekly on the ground floor of The Divine, contestants only need to win ONE HEAT to go through to the GRAND FINAL where they will compete alongside 18 other finalists on the fabulous stage of the CLAPHAM GRAND!
1st Prize - £1000 cash PLUS your own paid for show at The Divine!
2nd Prize - £300 worth of paid gigs at The Divine
3rd Prize - £150 paid gig at The Divine
PLUS TROPHYS!
LIPSYCN1000 HEATS ARE FREE TO ENTER & FREE TO WATCH!
For more detailed information and registration details email your interest to:
DRAG@THEDIVINE.CO.UK
If you’re thinking of entering…..
Drag queens, kings and things get FOUR MINUTES of stage time and will be judged on their lip-sync skill, their look, and their overall star power.
Each heat has up to two winners who go through to the Grand Final and the chance to win the £1000 cash prize plus future paid gigs with The Divine! Runners up will also get some paid gigs.
But it’s not just about winning this coveted crown – performers who have impressed at LIPSYNC1000 have gone on to have their own shows at The Glory & The Divine. They’ve come with us to perform at Glastonbury, Latitude, Hackney Empire, MTV Award shows and London & Brighton Pride. They’ve even appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Yes, we’re looking at you Bimini, Jonbers , Tayce & Ginger Johnson!
Each week has special guest judges – from other arts venues, journalists, favourite scene faces, fashion designers and the odd celeb for a giggle.
The glittering Grand Final will be at The Grand in Clapham on SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER….. SAVE THE DATE!
Seating & Accessibility
This event has very limited seating for guests, and individuals with accessibility needs CAN RESERVE THEM VIA OUTSAVVY.
Also, if you or a contestant has accessibility needs, please email us and we can discuss what we can do to include you in the competition.
Venue Doors 4pm
Show 8pm
Finish 10pm
Venue closes 12.30am
Free
THIS EVENT IS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE DIVINE
ACCESS
Sadly, both floors of The Divine are not currently accessible.
- The ground floor, main bar of The Divine has step free access
- There is an accessible toilet in the main bar on the ground floor
- There are 2 sets of gender-neutral toilets in the basement
- There are 17 wide steps down to the basement with handrails on either side, this is where the show will take place.
If you need further information, please refer to The Divine ‘About’ page on the website. www.thedivine.co.uk
Please note The Divine is a queer venue run by queer people, for queer people and their allies. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards homophobia, transphobia, racism, misogyny and discrimination of any kind. Be respectful or you will be asked to leave. Strictly no office, hen or stag parties allowed.