Rules and Regulations

Mx. Beltline Pride 2025

Greetings!

On behalf of Hydra Entertainment, Brewdog Brewery, Production Team, and all of our amazing sponsors, thank you for your interest in the Mx. Beltline Pride Competition. In this packet you will find the information you need to assist in your preparations for this year’s competition:

1. Official Rules and Regulations

2. Scheduled dates & times for Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 Competition

3. Explanation of Categories

There is an application fee of $75 payable to Hydra Entertainment.

Pageant will take place on Friday June 27, 2025 @ Brewdog Brewery.

If you have any questions or need clarification on the competition and categories, please do not hesitate to contact Hydra via email Hydra.entertainment93@gmail.com

We wish you all the best in your quest to capture the title of Mx. Beltline Pride 2025!

Sincerely,

Hydra

Pageant Director

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Contestants must be 21 years of age or older. (Proof of age is required).

  • Mx. Beltline Pride is open to any and all gender expressions.

  • Contestants will be judged in the following categories: Pride Presentation, Talent and Question and Answer.

  • Talent competition is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes. Contestants who exceed the time limit will be given a score of zero. Each contestant is given an additional 1 minute for set up and 1 minute for break down of props. The additional time may not be added to the performance time.

  • Any contestant, or person affiliated with a contestant, who misappropriates the property of another contestant, violates any law regarding the abuse of alcohol or drugs, or is caught in the act of stealing will be disqualified and removed from the location of the competition. Unsportsmanlike conduct by a contestant or contestant’s entourage (dresser, dancer) before, during or after the competition will not be tolerated and is subject to immediate dismissal from the venue and competition.

  • It is further understood by signature of this application and submission of this application, contestants and the contestant’s entourage (dresser, dancers) will take responsibility for any and all damage (should it occur) to Brewdog before, during or after the competition.

  • At no time during the competition shall a contestant or their helper(s) receive a gratuity of any kind during their time on stage.

  • Each contestant will be allowed ONLY one (1) dresser at any given time. Contestants must remain in the assigned area at all times. 5 Administrative points will be deducted from contestants who do not remain in the designated area. Dressers and Dancers as well as any other helpers with a contestant must pay at the front door before being allowed access to the dressing room.

  • Each contestant that has back-up dancers or prop support staff shall be allowed to have them get ready 2 numbers prior to the talent performance. The contestant coordinator will strictly enforce this rule.

  • Any Contestant who arrives late will be deducted 5 administrative points for every 5 minutes of tardiness

Itinerary

Friday, June 27th

Brewdog Brewery 112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307

6 p.m. Doors open for all contestants

7:30 p.m. Roll call

8:30 p.m. Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 Begins (PROMPTLY) Welcome & Introductions

Pride Presentation

Talent

Formal Wear/Evening Gown & On-stage Question and Answer

Coronation

Categories

Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 / PRIDE ATTIRE:

Pride attire may be presented by the contestant in the form of his/their/her most imaginative and creative style. Express your pride in a creative and showstopping presentation that shows who you are as an entertainer.

Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 / ON-STAGE INTERVIEW:

Scoring will be based on personality and poise, the ability to communicate on a microphone in front of an audience, and the content of the answer given in relation to the question asked. Contestants are expected to show up in formal wear or evening gown. You will be judged on the way you present yourself, but your evening wear itself will not be heavily critiqued. Make sure it is well fitting, has some sparkle to it, and represents you.

Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 / TALENT:

Talent is the highest point category in the Mx. Beltline Pride 2025 competition. Contestants will be judged on the quality of lip-sync, live vocal or other entertainment. Judges will be looking for lip sync or live singing ability. This will include but not limited to words to his/her/their song and proper phrasing within the song. If it is a live performance, is the talent of good quality? If there is choreography, the dancers should know the steps and steps should flow. If a member of your troupe does not know his/her/their part, points will be deducted from you score. Quality of set design and construction are not judged (note: allowed height is 6 feet). All contestants are responsible for their sets. Judges are instructed to deduct points if a set does not complement or enhance the talent and if the set falls or is broken during the talent phase of competition. All costuming and set design should fit the style and mood of the talent being presented. Is your talent appropriate for competition? Does your talent move, excite or educate the judges panel and the audience. It is important to know that you are being judged by a panel of judges and not by the audience. Keep in mind that subcategories make up the total score in each category of competition.

* NO FIRE, WATER OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE PERMITTED DURING ANY PORTION OF THE COMPETITIONS.

Contestants are allowed 1 minute for set up and 1 minute for breakdown of props