Rampa Drag Club, or simply known as Rampa (stylized in all uppercase), is an LGBT-friendly nightclub venue located in Quezon City, Metro Manila.
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| Address | 40 Scout Albano Ave Quezon City, Metro Manila Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 14°38′18″N 121°02′20″E / 14.638457039629493°N 121.03878843659723°E |
| Type | Nightclub |
| Opened | 10 February 2024 |
History
editRS Francisco, Ice Seguerra, and Liza Diño collaborated to create a new business venture, a nightclub venue dedicated to the entertainment of drag. Later on, they partnered up with Cecille Bravo and Loui Cabel to gain knowledge in the nightclub industry.[1] They have also invited drag performers Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas DeLuxe, and Brigiding, to be on the board of directors.[2]
A press conference was held at the Karma Lounge on 6 January 2024, where the owners showcased their business venture, Rampa Drag Club. Seguerra explained the nightclub is for drag performers "to grow and strive and they're also being respected as [...] artists."[3] Precious Paula Nicole showed her excitement "from being a performer in drag clubs, then as a contestant on a reality show, I can't believe that now I will be a co-owner of my own drag club and nurture our baby drag queens."[4]
The nightclub venue was later established in Quezon City, with a soft-opening on 17 January 2024;[5] the building spans about 800 square meters.[6] The next day, drag performer Manila Luzon had various viewing parties set up at the nightclub hosted by previous contestants of a pageantry series.[7] The grand opening was on 10 February 2024,[8] with Vice Ganda visiting to see the ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances.[9]
Shows and offerings
editPaulo Castro and Darryl Reciña led a weekly event for the nightclub being named "Watermelon" or "Pakuwan" where it feels "fresh" and "politically charged". The first event opened on 3 May 2024, co-hosted by Salmo Nella and Sexy Wanda Mina, with J Quinn announced as a special guest.[10]
Notable performers
editJanina San Miguel, a former beauty queen, was invited to the drag nightclub and recreated her viral question and answer portion from the 2008 Binibining Pilipinas in January 2024.[11] A viewing party and performance occurred in March 2024 with the line-up being Nymphia Wind, Crystal Methyd, and Marina Summers;[12] it was later announced that Anetra is included the performance.[13] Two months later, the nightclub launched "Watermelon" where girl group Bini made an appearance and performed their song, "Salamin, Salamin".[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Gallardo, Ricky (16 January 2024). "Coming together to create entertainment with a purpose". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (14 January 2024). "Divine Divas now proud co-owners of new local drag club Rampa". Push. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (18 January 2024). "Ice Seguerra excited about opening of his new drag club Rampa". Push. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Rampa Drag Club to redefine entertainment and empower the QC LGBTQ+ community". LionHearTV. 11 January 2024. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Rampa: A haven for drag enthusiasts". Tempo. Manila Bulletin. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Rampa: A home for all". Malaya Business Insight. Malaya. 12 January 2024. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Vibas, Danny (17 January 2024). "Drag queens and Pinoy gay superheroes". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (20 January 2024). "Rampa: A new hub for drag, fun, and entertainment". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Libarios, Gabby Reyes (9 February 2024). "New 'inclusive' club in Quezon City draws celebrities, night owls, and drag enthusiasts". GMA Entertainment. GMA Network. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ Samonte, Jujiin (5 May 2024). "Bini performs at "Watermelon", Rampa Drag Club's new weekly Friday night hotspot". Mega Drag. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Laurena, Adam (1 February 2024). "Janina San Miguel recreates iconic pageant answer, walks the runway at local drag nightclub". Pikapika. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Catch international drag queens Nymphia Wind, Crystal Methyd, and Anetra in Manila this March!". When In Manila. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (8 March 2024). "Drag queen Anetra delighted to perform for Filipino fans". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Sibal, Gianna (8 March 2024). "The times that Bini proved they're a Gen Z queer ally icon". Mega Style. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
