Entertainment

 Jahyra Joelle- Drag Performer

I started drag in 1998 in NYC with a few friends, after seeing some
gorgeous entertainers grace the stage. I said I wanted to be just
like them. Well my family and I moved to upstate NY and I stumbled upon a small club in Highland, NY called Prime Time and met some fabulous friends/ entertainers and that became my stepping stone. I entertained pageants, contests, and shows. And it became non stop traveling. One day I saw an ad for a competition in Albany, NY at Water Works Pub and so I said "Why not?". I competed against 20 something girls, and I won!!!! I met a performer named Ms. Hazel and she brought me to Phoenix in Albany and said to the host there book her she’s going to change the game. And I became the “it” girl for many years in Albany. I won pageants, shows, and hosted many gigs, as well as raised money for multiple charities. One day I had just way too many shows and stress in my life and didn’t like where I was in life. Went down a dark tunnel and rather than killing myself I called a friend and after the conversation moved to Oneonta, NY for a quiet life. A few years off of shows I met Lilly Bola via Facebook and she took a chance on me, and I haven’t stopped performing since. I enjoy telling you all a story through my drag.” 

Venmo: Joel-Gonzalez-478

Lilly Bola- Drag Performer
For nearly 11 years now, Lilly Bola has been gracing the upstate New York drag scene and spreading the beauty of garbage everywhere she goes. From hosting the first ever Otsego County Pride to building her own shows and programs, Lilly has used her voice to speak up for the younger generation in times when their voices are not heard. 

Known for her quick wit, dry humor, and inability to keep a wig on, Lilly is excited to be part of this year’s annual pride. 

The support is needed now more than ever. We will get through it.
Venmo: LillyxBola
Cashapp: $LillyxBola
Instagram: Lilly_Bola 

Laye Bea- Drag Performer

Although I am new to this I AM TRUE TO THIS. This is my first time performing a largely watched and anticipated event and I’m so excited to show what I have to offer to the community! Drag is political. With everything going on in our country and world, I think it’s important to speak up, show you care, and live as you are! 

HeMayde Malik- Drag Performer 

My name is HeMayde Malik, my pronouns are he/him and I’m a Puerto Rican Drag King from Rochester, NY! The past 3 years have been absolutely incredible and I couldn’t be happier with how much our community has changed my life. I’m a stay at home Dad/Partner to the most beautiful humans in the world and I LOVE to dance!!! My dream is to one day open a Queer safe dance studio and help people learn how to authentically express themselves through movement and music!

Tayler Mayde- Drag Performer 

What’s up everyone ! My stage name is Tayler Mayde.  I’m a drag king from Rochester NY and I’ve been performing and dancing for a little over 14 years.  Off stage I am a father of two beautiful daughters. I work as a Dance Coordinator at a Day Service Program supporting adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. On stage, I’ve co-hosted and directed my own Drag King show, I’m a drag mentor, a pageant promoter, and I’ve gotten the incredible opportunity to travel across the country during my reign as the national title holder of Mister Gay United States M.I 2023! 

Venmo- @taylermayde

Cash App - $TaylerMayde

Ryder Knightly- Drag Performer 

Ryder Knightly has been performing in drag since 2015, I’ve proudly represented my community on stages across New York and beyond. My journey has included being crowned Mr. Chemung County 2016, earning the title of First Alternate to Mr. New York USofA 2017, and receiving the incredible opportunity to compete at nationals in Ohio. In 2023, I was honored with the Star Struck title, and I currently reign as Mister Gay MI Empire State. Beyond the stage, I’ve been part of Oneonta Pride since the very beginning and continue to celebrate, uplift, and support the LGBTQ+ community every chance I get. I’m excited to celebrate Pride this year with everyone and keep spreading love, visibility, and entertainment wherever I go!

Geoffrey Doyle- DJ

Geoffrey Doyle is the Executive Director at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center in Oneonta. He has been working at Foothills since 2007, and has been an active participant, supporter and patron of the arts in Oneonta, and the greater Otsego County area, for most of his life. Geoffrey is experienced in all facets of event planning, event production, promotion and venue management. Over the course of his career, Geoffrey has accumulated 20+ years of hands on experience in concert production, audio recording, lighting and sound for theatrical productions, and all management of all varieties of performance based and civic events. Geoffrey has also been a firm ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and the proud recipient of the OPA 2018-2019 Ally Award. 

Holbrook-Wade School of Dance- Dancers

Holbrook-Wade School of Dance is celebrating over 50 years of excellence! Our studio dedicates itself to technical training, teaching the love of dance, self-expression, self-confidence, respect to others, and healthy body images. We encourage uniqueness, quirkiness, and any other quality one offers that some might find different. Everybody is welcome....

EVERY BODY is welcome, and when you enter our door, YOU ARE FAMILY!

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Drue - Musician

Drue is a multidisciplinary artist from Oneonta who is unapologetically herself. Drue is an amalgamation of her inspirations: Amy Winehouse, Lana Del Rey, Fiona Apple, Kurt Cobain, Lily Allen, Marina & the Diamonds, Imogen Heap, Tyler the Creator, Kate Bush, and more. She honors her idols by performing covers of their songs. She has an original song and music video called “Hollywood”, which you can stream on all platforms. She also creates visual art to accompany her music, which you can find on her social media, @drueeeee on Instagram. She is honored to play at Oneonta’s Pridefest; as a bisexual artist, born and raised in Oneonta, this is a personally meaningful performance. Thank you to Otsego Pride Alliance for hosting Pridefest, and thank you to the community for supporting local artists. Happy Pride!