12 years of Gendermess & counting…
GENDRERMESS OR GENDERF*** IS
A TERM USED IN QUEER CULTURE
BY THOSE WHO WISH TO
SHATTER AND DESTROY THAT WAY OF THINKING, BY ITS VERY NAME…
“MESSING / F***ING WITH GENDER”
GENDERMESS is a collective of club kids, Gender F*** cross dressers, drag queens and performance artists.
conceived in Perth, Australia
June of 2013,
GENDERMESS' mission is to bring an alternative style of drag and performance to the Foreground.
We aim to mess with the gender spectrum through a creative spectacle in a SUBVERSIVE abstract way
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GINAVA (Blake Anderson)
Founder/Director
Most known for their shapeshifting costume work,
spoken word lip-syncing abilities
and their directing/producing work at the
Fringe World festival,
Ginava (Blake Anderson) is a drag artist
from Perth with a plethora of skills,
awards and accolades to their name
across a career spanning 13 years.
Ginava Prides themselves on
Being a mulit-Hyphinated artist,
with a passion for
directing, Producing, CHoreography,
Costume design/making,
Sound design/editing,
Writing and Acting.
Ginava’s most recent 2024 accolades
include making their off-Broadway debut
with their solo theatre show “Split Lip”
and winning the Best Cabaret award
at Adelaide fringe with their
cabaret show “Messy friends”
Ginava has worked with artists such as:
James St. James
Roisin Murphy
Alter Boy
Boy George
The Potbelleez
ITD Events
Methyl Ethyl
Reuben Kaye
Yummy
Briefs
Alan Cumming
& Peaches
Accolades:
Crown of The Court - Winner (2011)
2 x WOW presents Transformations with James St. James Features (2014)
Clash of The Queens with Michelle Visage - Winner (2016)
International Cabaret Royalty Pageant - Winner (2018)
Sydney Fringe Tour Ready Award - “Split Lip” (2020)
Martin Sims Award - “Ginava’s Messy Friends” (2022)
The Proud Awards ‘Entertainer of the Year’ (2022)
Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award - “Split Lip” (2023)
International Fringe Encore Play Series NYC Official Selection - “Split Lip” (2023)
Adelaide Fringe Best Cabaret Award - “Messy Friends” (2024)