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* [https://www.tiktok.com/@crystalquartzqueen Crystal Quartz] [[TikTok]] |
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* [https://www.facebook.com/crystalquartzevents/ Crystal Quartz Events], official Facebook Page |
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* Luke Ottenhof (Nov 29, 2022), [https://www.tvo.org/article/i-dont-feel-safe-ontario-drag-performers-reckon-with-heightened-risk ''‘I don’t feel safe’: Ontario drag performers reckon with heightened risk''], [[TVOntario]] |
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* Dec 10 2022, ''[https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2142429251697 Guelph drag queen sees all-ages shows targeted by social media campaigns],'' [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] |
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Crystal Quartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jon Dobbie |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Years active | 2002 - present |
Crystal Quartz is the stage name of Canadian drag queen Jon Dobbie, who has been performing since 2002.
In December 2022, they were the subject of online threats and protests around planned drag performances, prompting Ontario member of provincial parliament Kristyn Wong-Tam to ask the Government of Ontario to do more to protect drag performers.
Personal life
They were born as Jon Dobbie,[1] and are based in Guelph, Ontario.[2]
Career
Dobbie worked bottle service manager Onyx nightclub in Guelph from the late 2010's until 2020.[1][3] They have performed as drag queen since they were 18 years old,[4] in 2002,[2] and launched Crystal Quartz Events after in the initial months of the COVID19 pandemic.[5]
In 2021, their TikTok video performance of celebrating US country singer Reba McEntire received 4.4 million views.[6]
In December 2022, their planned performance at Kesley’s Original Roadhouse restaurant was cancelled after the venue received online threats.[7] Ontario politician Kristyn Wong-Tam asked the government of Ontario to do more to protect drag performers, citing the ongoing threats towards Quartz.[8] A subsequent performance at another restaurant attracted protestors and counter protestors.[9]
References
- ^ a b Khan, Anam (22 Mar 2021). "From jobless to social media star — Guelph drag queen pushes limits during COVID". Guelph Today. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ a b Villella, Stephanie (8 Dec 2022). "'I don't deserve to be harassed': Guelph drag queen's all-ages shows threatened". CTV News. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Wong, Carmen (23 Mar 2021). "Guelph drag queen showcasing work on TikTok". CTV News. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Servez, Nina (16 Dec 2022). "Ontario Drag Queens Threatened by Hate Groups". 106.9 The X (The Fanshawe). Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ Pace, Taylor (27 Oct 2022). "Drag culture flourishing in Guelph". Guelph Today. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Iannacci, Elio (29 Nov 2021). "How an army of TikTokers resurrected Reba McEntire's songs". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Chaarani, James (6 Dec 2022). "Guelph drag queen sees all-ages shows targeted by social media campaigns". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ Bradley, Jonathan (7 Dec 2022). "Ontario NDP MPP asks provincial government to protect drag artists". Western Standard.
- ^ Bradley, Jonathan (19 Dec 2022). "Ontario protestor accused of spitting on independent journalist outside drag show". Western Standard.
External links
- Crystal Quartz TikTok
- Crystal Quartz Events, official Facebook Page