Wichita Pride Festival 2024

Brandonna Dupri LaReese

Host; Her name is Brandonna Dupri LaReese and She is 40 years old. She was born and raised in North Carolina. At age 19, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and made a successful career there, but just 1 month ago, she relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, and is The New Show Director for The Garden Nightclub. She has been in the entertainment business for 22 years and currently works in 33 different states. She is a former cast member and Emcee for The Ladies of LeFemme at The Gay 90s and is now a full time cast member and Show Director at The Garden. She Currently travels the country,Every Weekend, working in various nightclubs, across the country. She has won Multiple Titles, throughout The United States, which includes The National Title of “Miss Gay United States” in 2015. This past year, Brandonna competed at Miss Trans USA and placed 1st Runner up in the Nation. She recently was crowned Miss Gay Wichita Elite, back in November. She would like to wish, all the contestants, the best of luck.

DJ Will Power

With two decades of experience lighting up dance floors across Kansas and Illinois, WillPower Productions has a passion for turning ordinary events into extraordinary memories. Our founder and lead DJ, Will Rapp, has honed the art of reading the crowd and curating the perfect playlist to keep the energy high and the vibes just right. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Will loves to create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, or pride night, we bring a blend of professionalism, passion, and an unparalleled ability to connect with the crowd. We are very excited to be part of the ICT Pride Celebration this year.

Teddy Martin

Teddy Martin (Performer, Festival) is an Ohio born Pop Rap Artist. His influences include Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Biggie Smalls. His sound is a blend of pop, hip hop, dance, and old school R&B. His goal is to reach all walks of life with his universal sound.

Joey Jones

Joey Jones (Performer, Festival) Joey Jones, 26, is a seasoned vocalist whose passion for singing has been evident since a young age. His talent took him to the prestigious stage of the Billboard Music Awards in 2020, where he captivated audiences with a mesmerizing choir to backup Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix. Sharing the spotlight with Miss America 2017 in Fort Smith, AR was a highlight, showcasing his versatility and stage presence. With a repertoire spanning various genres, Joey has graced iconic venues like Music Row, leaving a lasting impression with each performance. Having performed for Wichita Pride 2022, he's eagerly anticipating his returning performance set for Wichita Pride 2024! Joey is ready to spread joy and celebration through music with one of the most influential and diverse cities that helped raise him.

Vivacious

Performer From RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 to Saturday Night Life with Katy Perry ( Swish Swish) The 2015 VMA’s with Miley Cyrus and reappearing in multiple seasons of Drag Race ( S13, S15, Ariana Grande wearing a Vivacious look walks into the workroom. Drag Race Italia Intro video S1 in one form or another. Also known for her legendary catchphrase “ Mutha Has Arrived” ) Vivacious continues to expand on her definition of Success always Adding More to Her Entity. As a recording Artist and Performer her music can be found on iTunes under “Vivacious”