Devastatia Tour Unleashed
Canada's Drag Race Winner Brings Spectacle to Windsor
Priyanka, the winner of the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, has captured hearts and headlines with her infectious personality, dazzling performances, and fierce style. With Indo-Guyanese roots and a background as a TV host for YTV, Priyanka has proven to be a true multi-talented entertainer. Now, she’s back with her highly anticipated Devastatia Tour, hitting more than 30 stops across North America, South America, and Europe. As she prepares to bring her electrifying show to Windsor’s Rockstar Music Hall on November 15, 2024, Priyanka is ready to leave fans in awe once again.
THIS is DRAG: How has life changed for you since taking the crown?
Priyanka: I remember the week before I found out if I was going to win Drag Race. I was in Windsor performing on a patio, and I think about all the crazy things that have changed since that day and yet, everything is still the same. The hustle is still 100%, and by winning I've been given a really cool platform to do the projects I want to do and to continue to show everyone that Canadian drag is iconic.
TiD: Your Devastatia Tour is massive, with more than 30 stops across multiple continents. What inspired you to create this tour, and how did it come together?
P: I had an old manager say that I should just go to two cities. And I said, no, no, no- I won Canada's Drag Race in 2020. I think it's important that I go around and thank all the people personally who supported me all across Canada, North America, the UK, Europe, South America. I know that I won a TV competition, but I know in my heart the best way to see me is in a live performance.
TiD: What can fans expect from Devastatia that sets it apart from your previous performances and other drag tours?
P: They can expect a fully fleshed out pop legend icon story about my life. The views are in and people are saying that it's a show that they've never, ever seen before. And some people are even coining it as their favorite concert ever!
TiD: How do you stay creatively energized and inspired when you’re performing on such a long tour?
P: It's easy for me to stay creative when I’m on the tour. It's before the tour when I’m doing everything myself to get ready for it that I have no time to be creative. So, the fix for me is to remember to give myself time to dream. Because without dreaming, there’s nothing you have to work towards to make it come true.
“They’ve never, ever seen a show like this before!”
TiD: You have a stop in Windsor coming up. What are you looking forward to at this particular show?
P: One of my number one fans Katie is from Windsor. I'm excited to go back to Windsor and perform for one of the first supporters I had when I first started drag, and show the town of Windsor and Katie how much growth I've experienced thanks to their support.
TiD: From TV host to drag superstar, your career has been so diverse. How do you balance these different aspects of your career, and how have they influenced your drag?
P: I know that my purpose in life is to entertain people. So, I'm giving my all to it, no matter what the form is. It could be a live performance, it could be TV, it could be on social media. I just love it all.
TiD: After this tour, what's next for Priyanka? Any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
P: Absolutely, but I can't tell you about it yet.
TiD: Is there anything else that you would like to add for your fans in Southwestern Ontario?
P: Come see me in person - it’ll be a show unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!
Don’t miss Priyanka’s Devastatia Tour when it hits Windsor’s Rockstar Music Hall on November 15, 2024, presented by Lavender Promotions. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours and prepare to be blown away by one of Canada’s brightest drag superstars!
Devastatia Tour
Friday, November 15, 2024
At Rockstar Music Hall in Windsor, Ontario