Internationally renowned drag queen Philmah Bocks

Performer, compere, mistress of ceremonies, glamorous host and all-round entertainer…

A list of attributes as long as her luscious lashes. With an award winning, dazzling career that has spanned the globe for over 20 years, Philmah brings experience, professionalism, sparkling wit, social lubrication and panache to any occasion. If Jean Paul Gaultier wanted to book her for his opening night celebrations, you sure will too darling. Your event will be so much more glittery with Philmah steering the bus, enquire now darlings.

BROKEN DOWN DOLL? Philmah Bocks STARS IN AAMI TVC! 

PEarls on the Patio: A hard earned thirst deserves a.......

Tales from the powder room

Tales From The Power Room is a clay animation film directed and animated by Philmah Bocks. It's a story of cathartic reminiscences of time's gone by from Lola Lick, an ageing transsexual, and her beginnings as a little boy when she farewells sobriety in a spiraling abyss of flowery hats, stilettos, makeup and alcohol.

Auto biographical and includes the voices of my dearest sisters and a special guest appearance by Kylie Minogue, Darlings you'll gasp in horror at Lola's Tale as you think to yourself: "Gurl, I've been there and it aint pretty" Glittered Kisses Darlings. MWAH xx

Philmah's History

What She's Achieved

Just a taste of the enormous calibre of work Philmah Bocks has achieved over the years. Take special note of her journey of names throughout the years!

2020

• Commissioned Artist for Sydney Olympic Park: Kylie Minogue sculpture.

• Commissioned Artist and Sponsor for RuPauls Drag Race Australia.

• Performer for Stella Perry video clip “ My Baby Burns.”

• Special Guest online interview with Tina Arena.

• Director / Producer of the BHF Mardi Gras Float

• Wardrobe Dept: XBox TVC for “Halo”

• Makeup Artist: Neil Witaker

• AAMI Glambassador

• Destination NSW Representative

2019

• Producer / Director of Philmah’s WerqShop. Geelong

• Director of the Broken Heel Festival

• Producer of the BHF Mardi Gras Float

• Hostess for Little Creatures Geelong

• Costume production for Melbourne Phoenix Basketball Club: Mascot Costume

• Hostess: Australian Royal Ballet Social Club

• Commissioned Costume Construction: Crown Casino

• Hostess for Crown Casino Rainbow Community

• Performer / Hostess” “Extreme Weddings” Series for Channel 7

• Commissioned Artist: Todrick Hall Fabulous Phoamy

• Hostess for W Hotels Melbourne
  
  
  

2018

• Representing JetStar @ Midsumma Carnival (pic attached)

• Broken Heel Queens – Show Producer, Australia Day Concert – Circular Quay

• Producer / Director: Broken Heel Festival Float. Sydney Mardi Gras 40th Anniversary

• Assistant Festival Director: Broken Heel Festival

• Weekly performer at Piano Bar: Geelong

• Costume designer and construction: Patrick Studios Australia

• Makeup Artist for Priscilla The Musical: Melbourne

• Producer / Director of PHILMAH’S WERQSHOP: Geelong

2017

• Ambassador and star of AAMI roadside assist campaign

• Regular performer at Piano Bar: Geelong

• Assistant Festival Director and Ambassador: Broken Heel Festival

• RMIT Ambassador

• Glitter Festival Ambassador and performer: Gold Coast

• Costume designer and construction: Patrick Studios Australia

• Cupid: Moomba Parade

2016

• Costume Room Supervisor: Jason Coleman’s Ministry Of Dance

• Show Producer and Host: Boylesque Grey Hound Hotel

• Host and Ambassador Broken Heel Festival

• Mermaid: Moomba Parade

• Producer / Director / Performer Star Queens: Drag Show

• Performer at the opening night of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition. National Gallery of Victoria.

• Glitter Festival headliner and performer: Gold Coast

2015

• Producer. “Heavy Duty Woman” Production Show.

• Host. Little Ray Of Sunshine Ball. Sydney.

• Host. TazPride Hobart.

• Host 21st Anniversary 3 day Festival Priscilla Queen Of The Desert in Broken Hill.

• Including numerous performances in hotels, pubs and clubs across Australia covering Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

2014

• Compare and host of Boylesque. Greyhound Hotel.

• Performer at the Jean Paul Gautier exhibition NGV Melbourne.

• Makeup and Costume for Meghan Trainor dancers. Logies.

• Producer. “Second Skin” Production Show.

• Producer. “Pigs In Wigs” Production Show.

• Producer. “Probed” Production Show.

2013

• Regular performer at Sircuit Bar for QWRK every Thursday.

• Compare and performer for Boylesque Sexpo Melbourne / Sydney.

2012

• Make Up department. LaCage Aux Folles. Melbourne.

• Hayley Stuart 50th Birthday M.C. Hobart.

• Costume Design and Construction. Moomba Parade Melbourne. Carnival Float.

2011

• Andi Skinner 50th Birthday. M.C. London. UK.

• Transitory Life II. Stage Manager, M.C and performer.

• Appearance. Queer As F**K. Online Series.

• Costume Designer and construction. Egyptian Float. Moomba, Melbourne. Molly Meldrum.

2010

• Meet and Greet. Amway China dinner Gala. Ministry Of Dance. Sydney Olympic Dome.

2008

• Hostess, MC. Belleaide Events. Beyond the Velvet Rope Staff Christmas Party. Intercontinental Adelaide.

2006

• Produced and Directed Diesel TV: Remote Control . 2 X 40 minute production shows at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Adelaide.

2002

• Philmah Bocks was born

• DJ. Sundays at the Pineapple. Bristol, UK.

• Hostess. Ivan Jackson 40th. Bristol, UK.

• Stylist. Vienna Pride. Austria.

1999

• Director and Producer. LeFemme De Fabuloux. 2 Seasons. Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Adelaide.

• Kylie Minogue Book Launch. Meet and Greet. Melbourne.

1998

• Director and Producer. Helter Skelter. 2 Seasons. Production Show. Beans Bar. Adelaide.

• MC. Rocky Horror Show Tour. Launch. West Terrace Cemetery. Adelaide .

1997

• Director and producer. Glam*R*Us. Production show. Beans Bar. Adelaide.

1996

• Bocks was born.

• Best Individual Entrant. Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.”A Grand Night Out With Focksie Bocks”

1995

• Float Designer. Adelaide United Mardi Gras Collective.

1994

• Belle of the Ball. Adelaide Mars Bars Drag Ball.

1993

• Focksie Bocks was born. Adelaide’s Mars Bar. Gong Show.

AWARDS:

• Young South Australian Of the Year

• Best individual entrant costume award – Sydney Mardi Gras 1996

• Stephen Cummings Best Film award at the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival for her film “Tales from The Powder Room”, starring Kylie Minogue.

• Best Costume design: Sydney Mardi Gras 2015

Philmah's History in Pictures...

With a career spanning so many years, you would expect Philmah’s photo album to be bursting at the seams with a gorgeous gallery of glittery and sparkle, well darlings, you’d be right.

Take a journey through Philmah’s Selfie Gallery and absorb the many styles and creations Philmah has mastered. If you see something you’d like for your show or event, drop her a message.

Visit the gallery to see more of Philmah's fabulous work