The fiercest Blak drag pageant in the country is back! Since 2017, Miss First Nation has been the stage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drag excellence. After an all-stars edition at Sydney World Pride 2023, we’re returning — bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever.

Our First Nations drag artists will be bringing their style, story, culture, and power to the stage for the Grand Finale! This isn’t just a pageant — it’s a celebration of community, connection, and unfiltered creativity.

Who will take the crown in 2025 and claim their place in history!

This is Blak excellence. This is Miss First Nation.

HEAT 1 – THU 23 OCT 07:30PM
Best National Costume Heat – Tickets
HEAT 2 – FRI 24 OCT 07:30PM
Talent Heat – Tickets

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
This project is supported by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC. 

Supported by

The NITV logo featuring stylized black and white artwork resembling a boomerang with dot patterns beside the bold, capitalized text NITV on a light background.
Logo for RiverCity Ferries. The text RiverCity is bold and black, with wavy river-like lines above and below it. The word FERRIES is in smaller, spaced-out capital letters underneath.

Presented by Melt Festival in partnership with BRG Productions and Party Passport.

"Miss First Nation is more than just a pageant — it's a powerful celebration of Blak excellence, resilience, and unapologetic creativity. We’re thrilled to bring it back bigger and bolder in 2025, showcasing the incredible talent and spirit of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander drag artists."

Ben Graetz, First Nations Creative Director, BRG Productions