GAWDLAND IGNITES SYDNEY

Gawdland Socials

8 June 2026

Joshua Magazzu

Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK VS The World Season 3, Gawdland set Sydney ablaze this weekend with her electrifying “Firecracker World Tour,” presented by ITD Events.

Universal Upstairs was packed to the rafters with drag fans, who were treated to a dazzling spectacle. Local queen Champagne hosted, fizzing with charisma and serving effervescent PUSS at every turn. Charlamaine brought vibrant cultural flair to the stage, while Karna Ford - RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 4 alumni, turned up the HEAT with a fierce heated rivalry megamix. Amidst it all, Gawdland, our radiant reigning Thai queen, truly shone.

Gawdland hit the stage with a sultry, jaw dropping performance: dripping in gold and crowned by a platinum blonde updo. She even pulled an audience member onstage for a lap dance! The energy didn’t dip for a second as she delivered her original track, “Firecracker,” first performed on Drag Race's main stage. It was a historic moment to witness!

Gawdland delighted the Aussie audience with a Woolies shopping haul, throwing Tim Tams across the room: SO funny!!! Next up: the ritualistic fan lip sync battle! Three fierce audience contenders strutted their stuff to “Murder on the Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, with the crowd cheering every step. It was pure, unfiltered community joy - something ITD Events does brilliantly.

For her grand finale, Gawdland returned dressed as a stunning bouquet of flowers to deliver “Last Dance.” As she floated around the Universal stage, it was clear she was savouring every moment. The crowd responded with an ovation that lasted for minutes, prompting Gawdland to burst into grateful tears: a truly special moment to witness.

From start to finish, Gawdland’s Sydney show was a firecracker of pure drag joy. Local queens brought the sparkle, the crowd brought the energy, and Gawdland herself brought the house down!

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