If you’ve been looking for something that will put you on the sugar high of your life, Sweetstock should be on your to-do list this March. Brought to you from the quirky creators of Meatstock (that meaty two-day festival combining all things BBQ and music), Sweetstock is turning Melbourne Showgrounds into our very own Willy Wonka wonderland filled with as much chocolate, cake, doughnuts, and other sugary treats for you to sink your teeth into.
Alongside the sweets and treats, the festival also features an awesome music line-up to dance into the neon-filled night, featuring The Jawbreakers – a DJ duo consisting of two of Australia’s hottest award-winning drag queens, Kali and Sabrina. We chat to the duo ahead of their Sweetstock appearance.
Since your beginnings, it’s only been on the up for you both, already performing on the other side of the world less than a year into the project. How did it all begin for you? Was DJing something you both loved?
We were both super gay kids growing up and if you’re gay you know you’re good at music, it’s in the contract! We bought a controller then started playing around.. then we entered YOURSHOT and kinda just established that this could be a thing!
As a DJ duo, do you have a similar taste in music, or is that all part of the fun?
We definitely have similar tastes but the slight differences we have helps diversify our sound and makes us even better!
You’re into your second year of Jawbreakers which is amazing, congrats! Are there any big plans for 2020?
We have some super fun announcements coming soon so make sure you’re following all of our socials for those! But also we’re excited because we’re working on our first bit of MERCHANDISE!
You have been seriously busy the last year and a half with a bunch of performances – from heading the popular Poof Doof nights in Melbourne, Djing at Beyond The Valley, bringing in the NY in Sydney at NYE in the Park, among others. Do you prefer experiencing new events and trying new things with your performances? Is this key to keeping it fresh?
We don’t have a preference we love both new gigs and our regular gigs! But it’s deffs a good thing to be doing new stuff and things you haven’t done before!
Speaking of new experiences, you’re headlining Sweetstock this March! What will you be planning for all the sweet-tooths out there?
We’re excited to showcase our confectionary kween looks while playing some sweet tunes!
There will be an eye-popping amount of sweet treats at this one – do either of you have a soft spot for sugary treats? Something you can’t resist?
Kali loves Werther’s Originals and Barley Sugars and Sabrina loves pancakes! All in moderation of course!
Not only are you both talented performers with exceptional music taste and the skills to get an entire dance floor partying, but you’re also the best-dressed DJs we’ve seen in a long time! Who comes up with the outfits?
If Sabrina doesn’t make the costumes from scratch then we source them and usually like to add a theme and some accessories to it to make it super fun and super us!
We imagine DJing in drag would get quite sweaty! What’s your secret to still looking amazing throughout a set!?
We opt to not sweat bc it’s gross 0/10 wouldn’t recommend
Do you have any advice for those navigating a sugar-filled day of festivities?
Everything’s good in moderation except Jawbreakers! That’s good all the time!
Sweetstock will takes over Melbourne Showgrounds on March 28-29. Tickets are on sale now at www.sweetstock.com.au.