Booking New York Takeover is intentionally simple.
We've built this showcase to remove friction for venues while delivering a high-impact drag experience that keeps the guests in the room - and at the bar.
Reach out with:
Preferred date(s)
Showtime window
Venue details (capacity, layout, existing programming if applicable)
Whether you're looking for a one-night takeover, a trial run, a recurring slot, we'll work within your existing schedule.
Flexibility is a part of our model.
New York Takeover draws from a curated roster of ten NYC drag performers.
For each booking, two or four queens are selected based on:
Availability
Group chemistry
Fit for your audience and vibe
You're guaranteed a balanced lineup - hosting ability, performance range, and crowd control are all accounted for.
No guesswork. No scrambling.
HKNY Entertainment:
Confirms all performers
Manages call times and show flow
Pays talent directly
Covers substitutions as needed
Provides promotional assets
Carries active general liablity insurance
Venues are not responsible for individual talent payments or coordination.
You deal with one producer. Period.
Your role is refreshingly straightforward:
Provide the space
Staff the bar
Do what you do best
Our hosts actively:
Thank the venue throughout the night
Encourage guests to tip the bar staff
Prompt drink orders between numbers
Encourage guests to stay for what's next
The show is built to support bar flow - not disrupt it.
New York Takeover is designed for modern nightlife audiences:
Strong performer led turnout, engaging pacing that hold attention, clear moments for drink breaks, and crowd energy that builds instead of burns out.
Guests don't just come for a show - they stay.
If it's a fit, we can:
Lock in recurring dates
Adjust the format or timing
Layer in themed nights or seasonal takeovers
Explore optional after-show programming managed by HKNY Entertainment
Our goal is long term partnerships, not one-off bookings.