Drag 4 U is an annual event organised and hosted by Barnsley Premier Leisure and is an important HIV/ AIDS fundraiser!

The event sees a series of regional heats take place across the UK. The winners from each heat then represent their city or region at the Grand Final held at the Metrodome Arena.

Last year's winner was Miss Shirlay from Wakefield and she won a fabulous holiday to Gran Canaria with the opportunity to perform at Sparkles Cabaret Bar!

I'm immensely proud to have been asked to be "Creative Controller" of the event. In 2009 I attended all the regional heats and was impressed by the talent out there. This bodes well for future years and I am sure this event will grow and grow!

Previous years have seen the money raised go to The Terrence Higgins Trust. From 2010 onwards we aim to work directly with local HIV/AIDS charities to make more of an impact on the ground.

The 2009 Grand Final held on December 5th was recorded by gbc television and a DVD of the event is available from www.gaypridedvd.com

The DVD includes performances from all the regional winners plus local acts Libby & Nik and the girls from Misdemeanor. The Grand Final was hosted by myself and Anja Bach and also featured numbers from our own Collar 'N' Cuffs Cabaret show.

2010's event is in the planning stages but already looks to be an even bigger spectacular!

If you would like to enter the competition or hold a heat at your venue please get in touch with me at anna@annaglypta.com.

For the latest Drag 4 U news please check out our FACEBOOK "Drag 4 U" group page!