Get ready for the ultimate showcase of local creativity and performance.

SlayOff!, Fife Pride’s brand-new live competition, arrives at the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy, on Friday 17th April 2026.

This high-energy event brings together an exciting mix of bands, singers, drag artists, burlesque performers, and more, all going head-to-head in a Battle of the Bands–style showdown. Celebrating talent in all its forms, SlayOff! promises a night bursting with music, artistry, and Pride spirit.

Hosted by the iconic Ivy, the evening will feature a guest judging panel drawn from across Scotland’s creative scene, each offering insight, personality, and flair as they help crown our first-ever SlayOff! Champion.

The Lucky 13 Competing Performers

Rebekah Arthur, Angelica Mode, Malone, Atreus Star, Blondie Fizz, Clementina, Mx. Peri.Mint, Geeza Smooch, Anna, Jude, David Leon, Deathany Vidal, and Die and Niceness, showcasing a vibrant range of talent from Fife and beyond.

The Judging Panel

Performances will be judged by an experienced and diverse panel drawn from across Scotland’s creative community:

- Jo Crawford: King of Fife and Fife’s premier drag king, known for award-winning performance and leadership within the drag community.

- Sarah-Jane Linton: Chief Academic Officer and Vice Principal at Fife College, with a professional background in music performance and conservatoire training.

- Bev Lyons: also known as the Queen of the Jungle, freelance journalist, PR and showbiz professional, presenter, consultant and recording artist.

- Dr Paul Murray: former Convener of Fife Pride, educator, and 2025 inductee into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame (Services to Community).

Together, the judges will crown the first-ever SlayOff! Champion, who will earn a coveted headline slot on the Fife Pride Main Stage 2026.

The winning act will headline the Fife Pride Main Stage 2026, while other standout talents will be invited to feature within the wider Fife Pride programme, including opportunities as part of Fife Pride on Tour.

Expect show-stopping numbers, unforgettable characters, and a theatre full of energy, celebration, and community. Whether you’re supporting your favourite act or simply ready to enjoy an incredible night out, SlayOff! is set to deliver something truly special.

Slay. Serve. Celebrate.

Warnings

18+ due to burlesque artist

Smoke / Haze, Pyrotechnics, Loud bangs