Gabriel Dharmoo’s Bijuriya

Gabriel Dharmoo’s Bijuriya

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 & WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025
ANNEX | 823 SEYMOUR STREET | Google map
Doors at 7:00PM | Performance starts at 7:30PM
General admission seating.

A drag, music and theatre performance
by Gabriel Dharmoo

TICKETS | $25-$49

Regular, student/arts worker

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There will be a talkback after the performance on January 28, and the performance on January 29 will be filmed.

Music on Main offers a limited number of complimentary tickets for all self-identifying Indigenous peoples. This policy is informed by our commitment to recognize and honour the original and ongoing stewards of these lands. Tickets can be reserved by contacting [email protected] or by calling 604-879-9888.


An electrifying blend of music, drag, and humour 

Gabriel Dharmoo, the innovative, award-winning composer and vocalist, is back—this time with his vibrant drag persona, Bijuriya. Together, Gabriel and Bijuriya meet on stage and blend queerness, brownness, and humor in a captivating, one-of-a-kind performance that explores identity through music and drag.

In this playful yet thought-provoking examination of the intersections between queerness and brownness, Gabriel and Bijuriya delve into the power of their voices. Get ready for an unforgettable night where eclectic musical styles such as original pop, Bollywood soundtracks, and experimental soundscapes meet playful lip-syncs and powerful vocals.

Gabriel’s multifaceted artistic practice encompasses musical composition, vocal performance, drag artistry, interdisciplinary arts, and research. His last sold-out performance of Anthropologies Imaginaires left Music on Main audiences spellbound, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back for another boundary-pushing, unforgettable experience.

Whether you’ve seen him before or this is your first time, you won’t want to miss this electrifying blend of music, drag, and humour as Gabriel and Bijuriya shine together on stage.

Join us for an evening of artistry that promises to entertain, provoke, and inspire!

Presented by Music on Main, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival and Indian Summer Festival.

The January 29 concert is sponsored by Elisabeth Owre and Patrick Oswald.


Following the performances, Music on Main will present a special free event on February 1, 2025, in partnership with The Only Animal and PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Slow Social: Around Sound (and Music and Drag) will center around an artist talk, Q&A, and open discussion with Gabriel Dharmoo. inviting communities to connect through relaxed textile creation and conversation.

Photos by Jonathan Goulet and Chris Randle

Accessibility

The entrance to the ANNEX (located at 823 Seymour Street) is located at street level. There is an auto door opener for a standard sized door. A security guard is always present, and can open an adjacent door to provide more space for entry if needed.

The theatre lobby is located on the Main Level, and is accessible via the elevator or two flights of standard sizes stairs. The elevator is located immediately inside the entrance next to the street doors.

This performance will feature bleacher seating, with rows 2 to 10 accessed by stairs. Wheelchair seating is available on the Main Level at row 1 and on the Gallery Level, which is up one level by elevator or an additional flight of stairs.

The washrooms are located on the Main Level. There is one wheelchair stall in each of the gendered washrooms.

Please contact Music on Main at [email protected] or by phone at (604) 879-9888 if you have any questions. Please also note that tickets are sold as general admittance without reserved seating, so please let Music on Main know if you require accessible seating.