The Truth About RuPaul's DragCon: Is It Worth It?

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  • @DragTeaServed
    @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Have you been to DragCon? And did you think it was worth it?

    • @jurilmoone
      @jurilmoone ปีที่แล้ว

      I was LA Drag Con 2016. Back then it was second year of Drag Con and it was much tinier event. There werent that much of queens there and the whole venue was rather small. But it was nice little holiday I had.

    • @deborahcane8514
      @deborahcane8514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bought vip for Saturday, got in at 9am and hardly any queens were there. None of the winners! They turned up at lunch, so the extra hour was a huge waste of time. I was so disappointed

    • @drelevatorlestrange
      @drelevatorlestrange ปีที่แล้ว

      My grandkids and one son went to la on my dime a few years ago, they got a pic with rupaul after about 5 hours in line

    • @tcwiner
      @tcwiner ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG! You were there on Friday also? Such a shame I didn't see you. Would have LOVED to meet you! :( Got to meet Anita Wiglit, Scarlet Bobo and Jimbo

    • @craighobson9329
      @craighobson9329 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this vlog and summary. I've always wanted to go but I'm a fan of soooo many queen's how would I choose as I'd have a budget I'd almost certainly wish to stick to and I find the entry fee extortionate tbh

  • @inshort6831
    @inshort6831 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    As an event organizer i cannot imagine not creating dressing rooms for drag con 😵

  • @timpayne1983
    @timpayne1983 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So pleased to see you and your channel getting recognition...your sunny optimism is really refreshing! ☺

  • @amelieee341
    @amelieee341 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This was my first ever drag con and i absolutely LOVED it, yes it was very expensive but 100% worth it for me as I got to meet so many of my favorites! Some queens were doing free meet and greets too, I met Oceane Aqua Black for free (she was lovely) and I've heard that Maddy Morphosis and a few others weren't charging either

  • @Lunariant
    @Lunariant ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This was really illuminating. DragCon sounds like a lot of fun but damn it's expensive too, especially for the queens themselves. I hope all the queens manage to turn a profit. I can imagine some of the less famous queens must be sitting there feeling a bit anxious about earning their money back.

  • @DiamondPearl
    @DiamondPearl ปีที่แล้ว +86

    The cheapest booth was £1800 for a small business, that is just the booth and a chair, before vat.. larger businesses were charged about £1000 more than that, whereas an "artists table" was £700... compare this to DragCon LA in May where a booth is $1300... RuGirls get a discount on booths...

    • @sweetiedahling8137
      @sweetiedahling8137 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Omg and I complain when I have to pay C$100 for a booth at a craft market... I know it's not really comparable but I wish more people knew how expensive it was for the people making the show/market. Thank you for sharing these numbers.

    • @paddycraig
      @paddycraig ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, is this booth price for the entire event or just for a day?

    • @DiamondPearl
      @DiamondPearl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paddycraig Hey, the price is for the entire weekend, so 3 days..

    • @DiamondPearl
      @DiamondPearl ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThatFruityGuy I'm not entirely sure what you're referring to, but in the many years I've been attending DragCon, Willam has not been there, and I don't think he'd ever pay to have a booth there... lol!

    • @DiamondPearl
      @DiamondPearl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThatFruityGuy apologies, I meant the UK Drag Con, met Willam in the toilets (naturally) at DragCon LA many years ago so I know she's been doing that one for sure! Lol!

  • @uxuechristmas
    @uxuechristmas ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So lovely to see you! You speak really well in camera! It's like watching your narrated videos :)

  • @dina14789
    @dina14789 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a lovely video, sharing your experiences and all, hope you had a great time! Love to see your face too, feels more personal

  • @VAMPYRICBASSIST
    @VAMPYRICBASSIST ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg!!! I always comment on this but Matt is so cute and handsome!!! His smile is like the sun that radiates warmth and happiness to the universe!🤩🥰💖🔥

  • @valleyval7
    @valleyval7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I went to Drag Con LA for the first time last year on a Sunday. It was not crowded and it was so nice seeing the performances but the best part was the panels, like mini conferences where we got to see different queens up close and ask questions, those were held in separate rooms away from the conference. Also, the house of love hosted a panel where they had mini reunions also in separate rooms. I probably enjoyed that the most.

    • @DirectionerHarry12
      @DirectionerHarry12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they changed the setup for 2023 LA. Bring Back My Girls was the only panel & filmed in the main room. All the performances were on the main stage and the convention was only in one room.

  • @zeroranger7200
    @zeroranger7200 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I went to Dragcon UK just for the Saturday; for the cost of the saturday day ticket + train tickets to London + food/drink + meeting two queens and buying afew bits of Merch, i spent about £300.
    It was a really good day and i got great photos, but the wait times to meet certain queens were insane. I only managed to see two out of the four i wanted to see on the day :/

  • @jaykknight2248
    @jaykknight2248 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'll also say about Sunday--- yes they may have discounts, but they might also be sold out of certain items. I worked for someone's booth this past year and you might be surprised how quickly certain things might sell out!!!

  • @annabellelecter4456
    @annabellelecter4456 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Note from my experience for the weekend was that the last day for VIP there were very few Queens at their booths with some only turning up at 12 midday and some of them closed down their booths early on the Sunday too - with all Queens being left a note about closing down their booths by 5pm
    For the Friday a lot of Queens just went straight to the Queens Walk rather than their booths so take it as an opportunity to maybe see some Queens that aren't from the show or aren't on the Queens Walk (We waited for Michelle)
    It's a really expensive and tiring weekend but if you're a fan of the show then absolutely do DragCon at least once!

  • @jonlee4296
    @jonlee4296 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just got back from London today. I had the best time at DragConUK. I dressed up for all the actiivities I attended (5 outfits total). One of my favorite things was just parading up and down the aisles. Met a lot of fun people just walking around.. Also the venders were great. I purchased several things, but also got to meet a lot of great vendors! The cost is high, especially if you are travelling and need a place to stay. I paid a lot to get there, but I also had been saving up so I could attend. Do it at least once. I think you'll find you want to go back again, next time.

  • @MLGBGermany
    @MLGBGermany ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved the video, the format of it, you are so eloquent I could listen to you for hours! 😊 thanks a lot! I'll try to attend next UK Drag Con, I couldn't go to this one but after having watched your video, I feel like I must go! I love DragRace, I can't wait to meet some Queens and, yeah, I hope I'll be able to meet you and other subscribers 😇

    • @bethangel6859
      @bethangel6859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's such a clear and articulate speaker, he should work in tv.

    • @MLGBGermany
      @MLGBGermany ปีที่แล้ว

      Clear, articulate, professional, entertaining. He’s the full package 😊

    • @rainyfox2
      @rainyfox2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you going? 🙃

  • @suzywalker3971
    @suzywalker3971 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the explanation of how dragcon works. I really would like to go next year.

  • @gdmsw2
    @gdmsw2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a great vid Matt. Really interesting to see what goes on and some insight into the experience! 👏🏼❤️👏🏼

  • @ashleymoore6665
    @ashleymoore6665 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    If I ever get the privilege of attending this fantastic con you best believe I’m going to spend as much money as possible so I can meet them! I have been watching the show since season 1 and I would love to meet these incredible, talented and beautiful Queens and you best believe I will bow to each and everyone of them for making my life even better! ❤

  • @seanhead23
    @seanhead23 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I paid for my wife and I to attend on the Friday, with the VIP tickets you mentioned; most queens were £20 to £30 for meet and greet and NOT £10 to £20 as you state. Every single line we got to, the booth stated that one line was for purchasing merchandise and the other line was to queue for the meet and greet, meaning there was no VIP lane enforced throughout the Excel. I specifically bought the VIP tickets to reduce the waiting time for my wife who has long covid and cannot stand for very long periods. So our summary is that it was very disappointing, most people there were great but the organisation was hugely lacking and we have sent off numerous emails due to the pointlessness of calling it a VIP ticket as it did nothing. Except that one hour, but meh.

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I only had the regular weekend ticket but feel sorry for those who paid the £300 for the VIP.
      Really all the VIP got you was an hour of early access when some of the queen's weren't even at their booth and access to a private bathroom, but there were plenty other bathrooms available anyway.

    • @TakeaSipBabes
      @TakeaSipBabes ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think it was only vip line for the most known queens like Jaida, Trinity etc where people would really be nonstop; they had vip lines. But I agree, there shouldve been vip lines for some other queens as well like Silky and Rajah which were always busy.

    • @seanhead23
      @seanhead23 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TakeaSipBabes Okay first of all, no. It said ALL queens would have vip queues. Second, don’t say Silky didn’t have a vip line when the person literally popped a photo of Silky’s stand up while they were talking about vip lines.

    • @queerulantin6431
      @queerulantin6431 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh no! :(

    • @TakeaSipBabes
      @TakeaSipBabes ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@seanhead23 yeah, i know all of them should’ve had vip lines, i was just saying that only the most known queens had them. As for Silky’s line, you are correct, I must’ve thought of someone else from Canada vs the World. Also, sorry for what happen to your wife, it must’ve been horrible to buy vip for nothing :( .

  • @jifij89
    @jifij89 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    the answer is yes, it is wayyy too expensive 😂 deffo not for most working class and poor drag fans which sucks cause it’s probs the vast majority of fans!

    • @dante6985
      @dante6985 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brockreynolds870 This.
      Sounds kinda harsh but very true.
      Especially how liberally Ru uses the word "star" on the show, and how liberally fans use the words "Legend" and "Icon".
      These aren't icons. That word has been diluted. Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston, Beyonce: those are icons.
      Drag queens from drag race are make-up artists, lip synch entertainers and reality tv personalities.
      Even the most successful queens like Bianca Del Rio (who is a talented comic)'s biggest claim to fame is drag race and a couple of bad movies.

    • @dante6985
      @dante6985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brockreynolds870 Hey definitely appreciate the comment and your thoughts. With Bianca Del Rio I'm on the fence. This is how I define a star: "A person who is very famous - a household name - in the world of entertainment from their artistic, creative, or athletic output (showbusiness, music, or from sports.)" That definition of course excludes people like Kim Kardashian, because, you know, well-known sure, much talent or skill there?
      When an e.g. singer becomes a "star" is when you'd expect some random person on the street to know them (or at least know of them).
      Bianca's career is still heavily rooted in drag race (hosts the Pit Stop, tours with the girls regularly). She's worked some of the same venues as Joan Rivers and definitely has the raw talent, but she's not Joan Rivers (who had decades of the Tonight Show, her own show, ET adventures, all that stuff on top of touring.)
      It's kind of like, if we open the door for BDR, why not include Trixie Mattel? (Who had a #1 album on the Heatseekers chart, as far as I know, Ru never had a #1 album...), and a tv show on VICE. Or Jinkx Monsoon who just debuted on Broadway as Mama Morton in Chicago?
      I hope Bianca explodes! I think she has the potential to. I don't know, if she had like a drag equivalent of Chappelle's Show? But she's still niche at the moment (i.e. I wouldn't expect people outside the LGBT community / drag race fans to know of her.)
      But drag is kind of rooted in mimicry, satire, and irony so it kind of makes sense that it stays the LGBT community's fun niche corner of entertainment.

    • @dante6985
      @dante6985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brockreynolds870 That's a good point. I like your definition and agree. When I think about it more I'd put Bianca Del Rio on the level of an actor like Darren Criss.
      And I like what you said about never losing your status. When Debbie Reynolds died it seemed like most Millennials and younger were like "some old lady died?" And us film snobs retorted "she was in some of the best films of all time...?"

    • @droidigan
      @droidigan ปีที่แล้ว

      Ru paul made it into a business... unfortunately the mama is not looking out for the working class, they don't have the money

  • @melissas7980
    @melissas7980 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here! I'm actually new to Drag Race! I've binged 14 seasons (U.S.) in the last couple months and am current with season 15. It's so hard to have to wait for one episode per week, so I came to TH-cam (which NEVER disappoints!) and found YOUR CHANNEL. I have been binge-ing your content for two days, and I love it! I love YOU....your smile, your attitude, your way of speaking and explaining things so clearly, without judgment....how you encourage positivity and discourage negativity! Thank you, so much, for doing what you do! You have definitely enhanced my Drag Race experience! Much love from Texas, U.S.! 🙂xo

  • @ClintonWayne
    @ClintonWayne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sibling Rivalry did a podcast about DragCon. DEFINITELY worth a listen. Thanks Matt, I am a regular listener and enjoy your channel.

  • @sabrinah115
    @sabrinah115 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I did DragCon in LA last May. Friday was the best day to go. The more popular the Queen, the more you pay for a meet and greet. Willow Pill was the most expensive at $60 minimum which went down to $35 by Sunday. But most were $20-30. I’m going again this year but FYI Los Angeles DragCon is only two days this year. Friday and Saturday. No Sunday due to Mothers Day in the US.

  • @ThiqFitnessStudio
    @ThiqFitnessStudio ปีที่แล้ว

    This is soooo helpful! I’m going to DragCon in LA this year! I am sooooo excited!

  • @CUDDLEYJO420
    @CUDDLEYJO420 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Halfway through and loving the vid. Gentle Feedback - could have spent a few more seconds showing the photo collage of your meet and greets :) they went by a tiny bit quick for slow old me :)

  • @jessica.lugo.
    @jessica.lugo. ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My experience at Dragcon (NYC, 2018 or so) was that it felt like it was really poorly planned. Because of the length of the lines and the poor line management, it was impossible to get close enough to see the merchandise or the minimum spend until after already spending time in lines. I would have been happy to buy merch and keep going, but there was no way to do that without getting shoveled around into long waits. It's a vendor hall without any real rules about what happens where. That means that nobody's using the same system, everything is a little anarchic, and regular folks just spend the day sitting in lines getting elbowed.
    DragCon has con on before my experience and it's gone on after my experience, so maybe that's what people like. It seemed like a weird garage sale package to me, though, with very little else to do aside from standing in line waiting for a drag queen to say hello. Maybe it's fun for a group? But as an event, I can't understand what people are finding to do for three days at one of these things.

  • @quinn1222
    @quinn1222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the captions!

  • @wayne2k33
    @wayne2k33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info! I'm hoping to get to one of the US DragCons this year. I do hope they continue to improve the setup, but it looks exciting and a great way to support all of these incredible queens.

  • @DaveLara
    @DaveLara ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the super like Dave! 😊 much appreciated

  • @Trix897
    @Trix897 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate it, since I'm considering going to DragCon UK either next year or in 2025.
    Yes, DragCon LA would be closer (I live in the Seattle area), but I've been wanting to explore the UK, since I didn't get to do much of that when I was living in Europe as a teenager.

  • @StrawberryTofu
    @StrawberryTofu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Price breakdown for my weekend for 2 people -
    Weekend general entry ticket = £90 each
    Return travel from Wales to London by coach = £60
    Taxis = £40
    Ibis hotel for 2 nights = £225
    Food ( 3 meals a day. Cheaper to eat breakfast at Costa than hotel) = £170
    Merch from 2 well known queens = £50
    Artists alley + general merch = £40
    Total for 2 people = £765
    So around £ 382 each
    Worth noting that this specific weekend was WAYYYY more expensive than a normal weekend at excel was for 2 reasons. 1. It was still the Christmas school holidays so hotels were much pricier. We paid to stay in the cheapest hotel in the area for 2 nights, the same amount I had paid to stay 4 nights at a nicer hotel in the same area in July last year. And 2. Normally I would use the tube to get to the excel centre and the hotels there from central London where your train/coach would get in to... But the tubes and trains were striking that day so the only options were coach then taxi or to drive in.
    Hope this helps anybody who needs to budget for next year's! We had a lot of fun and altough pricey, was worth the experience 💚

  • @crolinanman3833
    @crolinanman3833 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The longest line we experienced was I think Dayas line. We waited over one and a half hours. So yeah some of the queens had LONG or at least slow moving lines.
    (They were lovely)

  • @AmandaC.
    @AmandaC. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dream of going to drag con, I’d love to meet all the queens but I also know I’d be crying everytime I did meet a queen 😂😂
    I love all the photos you posted of the queens you met and Im happy you got to meet a bunch you had already interviewed 💖

  • @psnLoneWulf14
    @psnLoneWulf14 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    10:35 when you mentioned booths for trade my mind went somewhere completely different. I would've spent my time there if that was the case 😂

  • @casey4221
    @casey4221 ปีที่แล้ว

    you seem like such a kind person!

  • @mintybadger6905
    @mintybadger6905 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow, I was just wondering how expensive Drag Con gets after watching Juno Birch’s videos. It looks like SO much fun but pricey.

    • @ingGS
      @ingGS ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, but compared to meeting them at a bar is not that different in price.

  • @UchihaAisha
    @UchihaAisha ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you!❤

  • @donalddavis9855
    @donalddavis9855 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say your videos are amazing. You have such a great speaking voice, love the accent!😊

  • @royalstudies7367
    @royalstudies7367 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Anetra. So glad you won the talent show.

  • @democratresistance7847
    @democratresistance7847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Matt!!!!

  • @Manchester1990
    @Manchester1990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "so I had to sit on the floor and eat my burger" awwww ❤ you're so cute

  • @victoriakahl3777
    @victoriakahl3777 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I do think it’s worth it, I had a great weekend and met some of my faves. I need to talk about VIP though. In my experience VIP is NOT worth it. Cheddar’s booth had no VIP line and no one running the queue. Lawrence’s line was a shambles, very badly managed, and I waited 90 mins in the so called VIP line.
    The VIP only area does not have enough seating, awful overpriced lacklustre food offerings, and was freezing cold. Anyone thinking of upgrading next time, don’t bother! I reckon the way to approach it is general admission and just prioritise your faves and expect to stand for quite a while.

  • @bethangel6859
    @bethangel6859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting Matt, thanks for this.

  • @R3BXCCA
    @R3BXCCA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I knew about when drag con was earlier as I would of 1000% went!! Sadly found out on the Sunday, but there’s always next year~

  • @ZoraTheberge
    @ZoraTheberge ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went to the first DragCon in LA and then a later one. The first one felt very low key. (I think I paid $15 for my ticket) I met a lot of great queens for free because the “minimum purchase” stuff hadn’t been established yet and on the whole, they were kinda just roaming.
    It was interesting to then return a few years later and see how it had evolved. Only the more popular queens were really stuck in their booths, had long waits, and required a purchase to meet them. I remember there was sort of mutterings about charging for a meet n greet.
    The best thing for me, were the panels. They were all held in separate rooms and it really was just people who lived in LA, were tangential to gay culture just hanging out answering audience questions.
    It was great for me when it was cheap and I was still in High School and not yet going to bars for real drag shows. I probably wouldn’t go now. I am a drag queen and I see Ru girls all the time. If I want their t shirt, I’ll just buy it online.

  • @nathanielsiri
    @nathanielsiri ปีที่แล้ว

    I never comment, but it’s great to see your bright happy face. 🌞

  • @RobinPochita
    @RobinPochita ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg Charity in an exorcist look. ICONIC affff

    • @bethangel6859
      @bethangel6859 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She's got the look on her INsta if you want a more detailed view.

  • @markminaj7005
    @markminaj7005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ohhh thank you matt ♥️ so ill travel from germany to London to see 2024 the queens 🥰😍

  • @milanvanzachten8676
    @milanvanzachten8676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I waited really an hour for Ella vaday. After that I watched where the line was the shortest. It’s was a great day.

  • @RobLinscott
    @RobLinscott 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just saw this on my feed. Wow a year ago ? Anyhow. I've never been. I figured it was wicked expensive. Plus the lines. Ugh. I'm a fan in general. Not a super fan but a fan. Thank you for giving us the information. Much appreciated 👏 💐 Yeah. You gave us the tour. That's all I need. Ha ha. Thank youuuuu.

    • @RobLinscott
      @RobLinscott 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Too piggyback on this. Yeah. The Queens are paying mega-bucks to be honest, to be there. So give them their *coins* 🎉

  • @vladneamtu01
    @vladneamtu01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re so nice, thank you for your videos! 🤗

  • @DrJake
    @DrJake ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a great video. Wish I’d had the funds to go meet up with you all there! It looked like a fun event and would have loved experience it!

  • @kristenjoanne8274
    @kristenjoanne8274 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing!! I’m all for supporting our queens but that’s a lot of money! I was hoping if you just bought a tshirt from a queen you could take a photo with them….

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can. Usually the t-shirts were the most expensive item and meet the minimum spend. Some queens have very low min spends or none at all. Or a meet and greet with any purchase regardless of the amount. 😊

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most queens I saw were £20-£25 pounds minimum spend, Michelle Visage was £40. At most booths that were selling T-shirts they were around £25 each anyway so I guess after just a T-shirt you could meet the queen for a photo.

  • @Lilmonkeyy1
    @Lilmonkeyy1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG I died when I saw my comment 😭 thanks for letting me know!

  • @JoaoV9th
    @JoaoV9th ปีที่แล้ว

    gosh i love your youtube content 😩😘

  • @mutantsupremacies
    @mutantsupremacies ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the video, Matt. I was wondering how accessible the venue was? Was there anyone there using a wheelchair or walker?

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There were definitely people using wheelchairs and walkers. But I can’t speak to how accessible it is in general I’m afraid as I don’t know.

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am not someone who has any particular accessibility needs however I will say access to the building is surrounded by ramps and stairs with plenty hand rails.
      Once in the building it's all on one level except the cloakroom and some extra bathrooms on a lower floor
      There was a separate viewing platform for those with accessibility needs so they can sit down and see over the crowd to watch performances.
      Walking spaces were very wide and never really too crowded except next to the stage and the audible booth(where they hosted the drag panels) so moving around the venue with a walker/wheelchair/mobility scooter appeared to not be an issue.
      Overall It appeared to be fairly accessible, the only flaw would be that the only seating available was on the accessible viewing platform or outside the convention in the food areas.
      Also this is just my opinion as someone who was there looking at the facilities available rather than someone who was actually using them, so it might be the case there were some issues not evident until you needed specific support

    • @mutantsupremacies
      @mutantsupremacies ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DragTeaServed thank you, I appreciate it :))

    • @mutantsupremacies
      @mutantsupremacies ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@skarab11I really appreciate this comment!! Thanks a ton

    • @lisamac1986
      @lisamac1986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mutantsupremacies my friend is in a wheelchair and went this year it's all flat and ramped with disabled toilets the only problem she found is ignorant people in the crowds cutting her off or stepping in front of her but we get that everywhere anyway

  • @tomberrisford850
    @tomberrisford850 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went it was incredible I met Jasmine Beth and bagger as well love your videos hopefully dragcon will come back in 2024

  • @amylou22snowhite
    @amylou22snowhite ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You never know who you’ll meet where. My bestie zipped up Kennedy Davenport in the ladies room at US con, lol.

  • @sweetiedahling8137
    @sweetiedahling8137 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's probably just my dirty mind but "Booths for Trade" made me think of anything but jewellery.

  • @heavenli444
    @heavenli444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i’m going to dragcon in la this year and i got the vip and after hours ( which i lowkey regret getting) so i hope i have fun and actually meet queens bc wow i spent so much money LMAO

  • @joeychen7306
    @joeychen7306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Matt, first of all, just want to say thank you for a video done with so much heart. However, I do have to point out that some of the questions/information has been blocked by the closed captions as they appear. I would also suggest having those questions pop up before/as you talk about them instead of towards the end. Just my personal preference, but do keep up with the good job~ ^^

  • @dawidjan1993
    @dawidjan1993 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to see you grow. Next, you can work on planned speech vs unplanned speech.

  • @mandananely6860
    @mandananely6860 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know you said you didn't take as MANY pics and videos as you would've liked but you should make another video with all of what you did manage to take as well as just describing your whole trip there and telling us about all the QUEENS you interacted with b and watched as well as any funny moments/the best moments you had there or witnessed 💙

  • @TakeaSipBabes
    @TakeaSipBabes ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was my first dragcon and i’d say overall it has been a really nice experience, but I agree, it costs a looot if you are not from london. I’d say I spent close to 1000£ with accommodation and plane tickets, but it was worth it cus these queens are working so hard to bring you a certain experience. The only thing I did not like was queens forcing you to buy certain merch in order to meet them( I’m looking at you Valentina lol); like I get to have a minimum for meet and greet, but at least let me choose what I want to buy.

    • @paddycraig
      @paddycraig ปีที่แล้ว

      What did she make you buy that you didn't want? Like a certain Tshirt or pattern? Or an object

    • @TakeaSipBabes
      @TakeaSipBabes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@paddycraig i think she only had prints as far i remember and it was a specific print that you had to buy and i wanted other one.

  • @jacoblucas7292
    @jacoblucas7292 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So dead at Jinx out of drag on the pink carpet lmao

    • @lisamac1986
      @lisamac1986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The airline lost her luggage so she had no drag stuff

  • @vitalrat7196
    @vitalrat7196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m just generally curious about this, but if the con is produced by the show why do the queens have to pay for their booths? Especially since some Queens are contractually obligated? It seems like travel, accommodation and their booths should at least be covered. I wouldn’t mind the paying aspect whether they had to pay for themselves or not, because this is three days of work for each performer plus travel time. There must be a reason but I’m not seeing it, apologies!

  • @itsjustlucarifc
    @itsjustlucarifc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to have one of my favorite smiles of all time! 😁💗 Really enjoyed this video! Any word if you will also be going DragCon US?

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’d love to but it’s such a long way and expensive. So I doubt it. But who knows 😆

  • @stephaniev2632
    @stephaniev2632 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the Queens walk happen after regular ticket holders get into the venue? Is it wiser to get a fast pass/upgraded ticket so you can get in earlier and get a spot up front to see the Queens Walk?

  • @knockshinnoch1950
    @knockshinnoch1950 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this really informative video- you do a great job of explaining the Drag Con experience and what fans can expect. It certainly sounds like it can be a very expensive experience!!!! If I'm being honest it from some of the photos it does look a bit sparse and possibly a bit overpriced. Are there concessions for kids, students, unemployed and pensioners? How much time did you spend at the event? Thanks for all your terrific content- your enthusiasm and love for the show and the Queens is evident in all you do.

  • @BenSwagnerd
    @BenSwagnerd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay your dimple on your cheek is incredible!!!

  • @lancedance2239
    @lancedance2239 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you are showing that handsome face and beautiful smile now 💕

  • @tanyapearson7421
    @tanyapearson7421 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I adore Kaos!!

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Their performance was great!

  • @alanahorner8012
    @alanahorner8012 ปีที่แล้ว

    To me personally Drag Con is worth it if my favorite queens are there or at least two of them. Watching them online or on Drag Race was very fun and inspiring so it’s time to give back in a way❤️

  • @CharlieDavid-Lloyd
    @CharlieDavid-Lloyd ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Matt! I was really hoping to be able to get to Drag Con but scheduling didnt work.
    I saw Lawrence Chaney at Comic Con which was cool. My New Year’s resolution: attend more cons + quadruple income to attend the cons 😂

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was very fun. Let’s hope you can go in future 😊

  • @JeremyRance
    @JeremyRance 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Matt . I am going to uk one in january. Just a quickie . If you go alone, do they always have another person in the booth , that you hand your phone over to take the picture. thanks

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hey. Yeah, when I went, most booths had someone to take the photo. Or at least a tripod you could mount your phone on.

  • @thatsthat2612
    @thatsthat2612 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Aww you met Anita? Anita just seems like the nicest person ever

  • @itsdeanya
    @itsdeanya ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Typing while I let these long-ass ads play. I also feel that I have to spend money to support the queens I go to see, considering they have to go on their own dimes too. It's terrible to spend my last money on tickets, then not actually be able to give any money to the queens themselves for their pictures, autographs, merch, etc. It's like deciding to order pizza or not, based on whether you have enough to tip the driver. But if I don't, I don't.
    The biggest backstage T for me is that Willow Pill was at Roscoe's instead of Drag Con. Wonder how she pulled that one off?

    • @camogrrl
      @camogrrl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We don’t tip in our country as they actually get paid for doing their job. Can’t imagine going hungry or missing out becuse you can Afford your meal, but can’t afford to pay them the wage their boss won’t cover. What kind of messed up system is this? The richest people in this triangle are the bosses so why do customers pay their staff for them? It’s rediculous and you should vote to have that law changed. Oh right, Americans don’t get to choose their laws as democracy isn’t actually working over there.

  • @callumwilson1334
    @callumwilson1334 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was me and My man's first time and it was Amazing

  • @nikyboyable
    @nikyboyable ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a fair deal to support them if you want to meet them

  • @lukethomas658
    @lukethomas658 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't get me wrong, I love drag attitude, but it's refreshing to hear someone talking about it calmly without using "b***ch" like a comma.

  • @erinzys
    @erinzys ปีที่แล้ว

    great video thanks! .

  • @nobrainerneeded4229
    @nobrainerneeded4229 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    So RuPaul makes millions out of all the RPDR series and spin offs and still makes queens to pay for DragCon even though let’s be honest RPDR would be nothing without the participating queens. The greed is real on this one.

    • @surrealistgirlx
      @surrealistgirlx ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the exact same thing. Ru & WOW are making money off these queens, insisting they attend & making them pay for everything. Greedy much?

    • @twelvezeros
      @twelvezeros ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And vice versa, they would be nothing without drag race

    • @shawnbay2211
      @shawnbay2211 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@twelvezeros Y’know drag race is the platform and not some entity we have to give back to, right? Drag Race is popular because of the sum of its parts, but it’s nothing without them.

    • @shawnbay2211
      @shawnbay2211 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It feels like the people who platform drag don’t really care about the people who do it. It sounds like the product of dystopia. Hmm.

    • @AuroraJanee
      @AuroraJanee ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While i understand what you’re saying, it’s not free for rupaul/drag race to put all of this together. It’s unfortunate but it’s free for no one 🤷🏼‍♀️ just shitty all around IMO

  • @alyssamann5461
    @alyssamann5461 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It sounds like a bit of a nightmare for the Queens 🫤

    • @FloraWest
      @FloraWest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gothorama I feel like most queens talk about it that way to some extent. Trixie is in a position to be a bit more free with her words, probably. Sounds like a real slog overall.

    • @TheLadyCrankypants
      @TheLadyCrankypants ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This has always been my thought! If you watched the Roscoe's viewing party for S15E1 Denali expresses clearly that she's happy to be at Roscoe's and not stressing herself to death at Drag Con UK 🫢

  • @melaaaaaaa103
    @melaaaaaaa103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tbh it’s way too expensive , been to LA and the Uk one , LA was $50 roller entrance fee and UK was £60 , due to a lot of the queens being like 20 to 40 to meet (in LA queens like raja Gemini and Manila were $50 to $75) I would say lower the entrance fee a little bit. Unfortunately Il still go as it’s the only way to meet someone of my hero’s lol x

  • @helenasorrows4863
    @helenasorrows4863 ปีที่แล้ว

    On average I think the Queen cost was more like 20-25 since some were cheaper and some more expensive. Weekend standard passes were just under £100 including booking fee. There seemed little point in VIP since booths changed to being merch line and meeting line instead of standard and vip. Very poor disabled access and support. No seating and only 40 people allowed on the access platform

  • @lizking833
    @lizking833 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it recommended you tip artists on the main stage? I guess this is more of question for drag con in America. Anyone know from LA or NYC drag cons?

  • @bachumiah119
    @bachumiah119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt who’s line was the longest and most costliest ?

    • @bachumiah119
      @bachumiah119 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pobstrel was Alaska or aquaria there?

  • @vulnicura7839
    @vulnicura7839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i knew it would be expensive so i think I'll save and go to the one in LA instead, majority of the queens that i truly adore weren't going to be at dragcon uk and i couldn’t justify all that money just to meet valentina lmaooo

  • @latiosfreak2000
    @latiosfreak2000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i would kill to be at drag con if they ever hold it in the netherlands (guess holland 2 killed that😅) but im glad i got werq the world tickets lol

    • @inshort6831
      @inshort6831 ปีที่แล้ว

      The bus to London from NL is pretty cheap I'm thinking about going next year

  • @LeahDanielleeTTV
    @LeahDanielleeTTV ปีที่แล้ว +6

    RuPaul’s dj set on Friday was… disappointing 😂

    • @seanhead23
      @seanhead23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      R Kelly was the lowlight...

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The best part was the people dancing on the stage... I didn't care for the music much 🤣

  • @drelevatorlestrange
    @drelevatorlestrange ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanted to go soooo bad but there is no way I live in Hawaii for gods sake 🤣😅😅

  • @MrAndlejka
    @MrAndlejka 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Listen! After all, if the stars light up, does that mean someone needs it? So, is it necessary for at least one star to light up over the rooftops every evening?!))

  • @larahedge8960
    @larahedge8960 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have such a beautiful smile 🙂

  • @jeanalzaidi908
    @jeanalzaidi908 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been a huge drag fan most of my life & I'm older my dream is to go to dragcon,my issue is I would have to fly out to the venue& pay hotel fees& then pay for the event,I really don't have the income for that,I guess I can only dream,

  • @blondebishonen
    @blondebishonen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wanted to go so bad just to meet valentina loll

  • @aw4610
    @aw4610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's probably cheaper to buy tickets to touring queens' shows.

  • @edwinbetancourt7301
    @edwinbetancourt7301 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s interesting because when it first came to NYC a few years ago it phased the NYC LGBTQ Expo (an AMAZING expo for LGBTQ business owners, actors, artists etc) out.
    The environment at DragCon was toxic ESPECIALLY from the attendants. But from what I saw at the venue’s schedule for this year, I didn’t see Drag Con listed. So I assumed their trial run in NYC was a miss.

  • @paulmichaeljelley540
    @paulmichaeljelley540 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a nice guy!!

  • @roibigdawg4606
    @roibigdawg4606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The con-trov-ocy this may cause lol 😍😘

  • @Lovis.Tulitikku
    @Lovis.Tulitikku ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was the place too large? It gives me the feeling.

    • @DragTeaServed
      @DragTeaServed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it was large. Apparently it’s a bit bigger than the place in LA but a different shape. According to people who have been to both.

    • @skarab11
      @skarab11 ปีที่แล้ว

      There was a whole other room almost half the size of the main space that was just used to collect your tickets, it was completely empty the whole weekend