History

The Beginning of ‘Your Westy Divas’ and Heaven Social Dance…

April 2006 – ‘Your Westy Divas’ was created by Miss Beverly Buttercup and her fellow cast members Marcia Monterey, Brandi Alexander, and Lola Del Arte. The group debuted their fabulous, colorful, and exciting show at Diamonds & Pearls Social Dance at Moorebank Sports Club. After a successful year, Beverly Buttercup decided it was time for a change. This led to the relocation of ‘Your Westy Divas’ to the well-known gay & lesbian friendly venue, The Parramatta Club.

April 2007 – Heaven Social Group was founded by Miss Beverly Buttercup and the ‘Westy Divas’. That same year, the group won ‘Best Dressed Group’ at the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade. Heaven Social Group supported the Western Suburbs Haven, providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Sydney. The Parramatta Club hosted Heaven Social Group on the 4th Saturday of every month and PASH (another GLBT dance) on the 2nd Saturday.

June 2007Opening Night at The Parramatta Club on 23rd June 2007 saw over 180 attendees. In August 2007, Brandi Alexander retired from drag and was replaced by the lovely Tina Swallows. DJ Joal & Geoff joined the team after DJ Kezza’s departure.

December 2007 – Heaven & PASH were notified that The Parramatta Club would close down, ending PASH and relocating Heaven to The Rosehill Bowling Club from January 2008. The new venue showcased ‘Legends of Music’, featuring Beverly Buttercup, Marcia Monterey, Lola Del Arte, Tina Swallows, and Jessika Grabbit, along with special guests.

October 2008 – Marcia Monterey and Tina Swallows resigned from ‘Your Westy Divas’, with Gracie Lou stepping up to assist Beverly in running the night. In February 2009, Heaven re-located to Northmead Bowling Club, hosting events every second month.

August 2009 – Heaven’s ‘Star Search’ aimed to find a fabulous new performer to join ‘Your Westy Divas’. LayDee KinMee won and joined the cast in October 2009, along with DJ Dan.

July 2010 – Beverly Buttercup took over run KALEIDOSCOPE Social Dance at The Parramatta Golf Club. The night ran until December 2014, raising over $7,863 for Acon & Western Suburbs Haven Inc.

2010The name changed from a group to a social dance.

December 2011 – ‘Your Westy Divas’ ended after nearly three years. In 2012, Ian Stumbles and DJ Shaft joined the team to help run Heaven Social Dance. The event welcomed numerous fabulous performers.

May 2015 – Heaven introduced “Pop Up Drag” allowing local queens to win cash and prizes. LayDee KinMee won an ACE Award for her ‘Drags to Bitches’ Show and returned to help run Heaven in 2016.

February 2017 – Heaven Social Dance re-located to MOUNTIES BOWING CLUB – FAIRFIELD on the first Saturday of every second month as of The 04 February 2017!

October 2017 – the final ‘Pop Up Drag’ was presented. Beverly formed a committee in 2018 to help run the dance.

2018-2019 – Heaven hosted DRAG FACTOR 2018 to find new show cast members. Heaven’s 11th Birthday Party & Charity Night in June 2018 raised over $1,800. In December 2018, Heaven presented their annual World Aid’s Day RED PARTY #7, raising $2,095. Sadly, Ian Stumbles passed away in December 2018. Ian will be missed by all.

June 2019Heaven’s 12th Birthday Party & BGF Charity Night raised over $2,620. In January 2020, ‘Dragging up the past’ brought together many past performers.

March 2020The first Pride Pageant ‘Sashed Out West’ took place. We had 7 fabulous entrants present Mardi Gras Pride and perform for our wonderful, loyal patrons. Judged by Gracie Lou, Miranda Fair and Sandy Bottom with five contestants going through to the Finals!! Due to COVID-19, dances were canceled and rescheduled multiple times.

2021-2022 – Heaven Social Dance planned to return in March 2021 but faced ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Events resumed in March 2022 at Cabra Bowls Club, with a 16th Birthday and Charity night planned raising $3000 for BGF on 05 Aug 23 , then followed by Transtastic 2 on 04 Nov 23.. in January 2024 the committee was informed of renovations taking place at Cabra Bowls Club so Beverly went the search foe a new venue heaven in March/April 24 .. Dragtastic Divas on 13 April was last dance at Cabra Bowls Club … The committee was dissolved in April 2024.

May/June 2024 – Beverly Buttercup formed a New Team and relocated to a new club ” The Lansvale United Sports Club ” to keep Heaven running, bringing in different entertainers and volunteers. Upcoming events include the 6 July 17th Birthday/89.3fm Charity night raising $3030 on the night for. 89.3fm 28 Sep The Green Party in memory of Karen & 23 Nov 2024 Heaven Xmas Party..

Sep/Oct 2024 – All dates are locked in for 2025 at The Lansvale United Sporty Club, Canley Vale starting from the Australia Day weekend 25 Jan 25 .. the every second month.

Your continued support is essential to keep Heaven running, with a minimum of 70 attendees per dance needed to cover costs of run the dance… Pre-sold tickets online capped at 140

* We allow 16 + to attend Heaven Social Dance’s until 11pm only and but must stay with the adult who bring there and must stay away from the bar and poke machines.*

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