Meet the Judges
The FAFSWAG Ball judges panel brings together experienced voices from ballroom culture, performance, fashion, and the wider Queer Pacific community. Judges evaluate each category with an eye for authenticity, creativity, precision, and presence — rewarding those who bring their full selves to the floor.
Judges are announced ahead of each ball event. Their role is to score performances across categories including Catwalk, Vogue, Style, Runway, and Group presentations, ensuring a fair and electric competition.
- Ballroom veterans with deep knowledge of house culture and vogue performance
- Community leaders and cultural practitioners from the Queer Pacific arts scene
- Fashion and style commentators attuned to Polyswag and runway aesthetics
- Guest judges drawn from allied creative disciplines across Tāmaki Makaurau
For full category details and how performances are scored, visit the FAFSWAG Ball page.
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Form your house, rehearse your drops and duck walks, and step into the spotlight. Registration is open for the next FAFSWAG Ball.
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