Began her drag career in March 1992 with her trademark two male dancers, and quickly established herself as one of the most popular acts in Western Sydney...
Beverly & her boys were regular performers at most venues in Western Sydney including: 'MIDNIGHT FACTORY' in Penrith, 'ORANA' in Guilford, 'SKELSEYS' in Carramar, 'CASTAWAYS' in Parramatta, 'DOLPHINS' in Guildford/Parramatta, 'FRANNY'S PLACE/PASH/4PLAY' in Parramatta, And City 'CEASARS' in Petersham, 'ALBURY HOTEL' - 'EXCHANGE HOTEL' - ' THE TAXI CLUB ' - ' THE MIDNIGHTSHIFT ' and ARQ in Darlinghurst.
'ORANA' was a social/support group for gays & lesbians in South West Sydney from 1995-1997, with the money raised from their regular dances going to the HIV Medical Trust Fund at Liverpool Hospital...
'CASTAWAYS' held regular fortnightly dances in Parramatta helping to raise money for C.S.N. West & later The Western suburbs Haven - both organisations assist people living with HIV/AIDS in Western Sydney. In October 1998 at Castaways benefit night, $3,300 was Raised and in May 1999 they '' Raised $2,525'' for the Western Suburbs Haven.
Beverly also organised WORLD AIDS DAY1999 events in the West with money ''Raised $3000 '' going to the Bigge Park Medical Centre in Liverpool...
1997 & 1998 saw Beverly and her boys represent Western Sydney in the Gay & Lesbian 'FROCK AT THE ROCKS' Festival. They also walked in several Mardi Gras Parades for C.S.N. West, The Haven, the C.B.D., Dolphins in 2006 & Your West Divas in 2007 - 2008 & 2009.
For two years 1998 & 1999 Beverly wrote a column for the 'Western SSO Supplement' of the Sydney Star Observer highlighting events in Western Sydney.
In 1999, Beverly became the first drag queen in the west to win a prestigious '' DIVA 1999 '' Award & later in the same year won a 'WORLD AIDS DAY' Award for her fundraising work, and an 'ACON' West Community Award for her ongoing support & achievements.
In 2000, Beverly was honoured to be the only drag queen in Western Sydney invited to be part of the Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony. The millennium also saw Beverly pose nude for a portrait painted by artist Michael Moore, causing a scandal when it was exhibited...
In 2001 Beverly retired from performing with her boys, but continued with her charity work & Occasional Guest Appearances At
DOLPHINS DANCE , HEAVEN SOCIAL DANCE , OUT WEST DANCE PARTYS , THE POLLYS CLUB , THE THREE SISERS SOCIAL GROUP , THE TAXI CLUB , CASTROS NIGHT CLUB & UNITY DANCE PARTYS AT WOLLONGONG ...
In December 2002 Beverly became On-Air Presenter for " QUEER OUT WEST 89.3Fm on Every Monday Night From 10pm to 12am please visit our website at www.qow.zoomshare.com 0r www.893fm.com.au
In 2005 Beverly won the C.B.D. Award for Member of the Year. In September 2005 Beverly took on the role as the Entertainment Coordinator / Host for Diamonds & Pearls Dance at Moorebank.
In 2006, Queer Out West was nominated for a DIVA, 'Outstanding Achievement in Media'. Beverly still enjoys being part of the team and celebrates 6 years with Queer Out West in December 2008.
Between September 2006 and March 2007 Beverly went on to Start '' Your Westy Diva's" The show at Diamonds & Pearls, a G.L.B.T dance at the Moorebank.
In Feburay 2007, Beverly and Lola del arte, one of the Westy Diva's, Won the prestigous award of "Miss Fair day 2007" as the firsst duo to ever win the crown.
31st March 2007, Beverly celebrates her 40th birthday and 15 years of drag with a big charity night at 'Diamonds and Pearls'. It's a fundraiser for The Western Suburbs Haven Inc and will be held at the Moorebank Sports Club ($2200 was Raised on the night).
On 04 April 2007 Beverly announced her resignation as Entertainment Coordinator at 'Diamonds and Pearls'. It was unfortunate as she enjoyed doing for the previous 15 months. Then in pursuit of a fabulous new adventure Beverly started up HEAVEN Social Group in June 2007 At The Parramatta Club.
In December 2007, in January 2008 We Moved To The Rosehill Bowling Club, Finished up at The Rosehill Bowling Club in Sep 2008...AND ...THEN ... Move to a NEW CLUB The Northmead Bowling Club in 2009.
www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com ''ALL GOOD QUEENS GO TO HEAVEN @ Northmead Bowling Club ''
On 15 April 2007 Beverly and "your Westy Diva's WON Best Dressed Group 2007. At The Mardi Gras Parade Awards 2007.
On The 20 August 2007 Beverly And Marcia Will Be Presenters At This Years '' DIVA 2007 '' Award At The AJC Randwick. Beverly Buttercup And The Team At QUEER OUT WEST 89.3FM WON Outstanding Achievement In Media At DIVA 2007.
In October 2007 Beverly was asked back to continue her Monthly online column supporting western Sydney. So Check out Column (click on community/Staff Views) First Thursday of the month at www.starobserver.com.au
In February 2008 Beverly was invited to take part in her first Mardi Gras Show for the 30th Anniversay in the 2am show " I Am What I Am '' show With CARLOTTA & DAVID CAMPBEEL ... TWO VEIW MARDI GRAS 2AM SHOW
On 08 March 2008 Heaven Social Group Raffles Has ''Raised $1080''. For The Western Suburbs Haven Inc.
On 7th June 2008 Beverly Will Compare The 3 Sisters Social Group Inc.. Disco And Talent Quest For The 5th Year Runing At Blackheath Communithy hall...
On 04 July 2008 Out West Dance Party #1 at the Sweeneys Function Centre, Ingleburn. Expect a great night of entertainment with performances by lesbian band THE FROCKS & ME?! Guys will also have the chance to get up on stage with open performances. Arrive before 10pm for free munchies. Come out - out west!!
On the 18th August 2008 Beverly Will Be Presenting At This Years " DIVA Award 08 "At The Paddington Town Hall. Queer Out West Missed Out This Year On Both An Award And Nomination But Winners Included our Darling Maxi Shield ( Queen Of Hearts )..
On 30th August 2008 at COASTAL CASTAWAYS FORSTER ''Raised $1240'' for " Prostate cancer Fund " At The Pacific Palms Recreation Club , Forster.
On 10th September 2008 My Interview in '' Time Out Sydney Magazine '' Issue 44 " Gay West ".
On 31st October 2008 I Will be performing With Lola & Melicious at St Marys Leagues Club For The 2008 Girls Night In The event is To Raise Money For The Cancer Council Of N.S.W on Stage 8pm! And then I With Be M.C At Out West Dance Party #2 At Sweeneys At Scencic Hills, Ingleburn with a Live Performing By: Dan Knight - Beverly - Lola Del'arte - Melicious D'amage. Shows 11pm & 12am ,From 8pm-3am ...
In December 2008 I Have Advised Rita Who Runs DOLPHINS At Parramatta Golf Club, That I Will NOT BE RETURNING To The Club In 2009 To Perform As I Will Not Support A Club That Will Not Support The G.L.B.T. Community In Its Entirety... It Is Time To Stand Up For Youself As A G.L.B.T. Member And Choose To Support Those Who Support The G.L.B.T. Community.
Out West Dance Party #3 Xmas Party is On Fri 19 December 2008 M.C by Beverly at Sweeneys At Scenic Hills Inglenbrn Ph: 9618-5555 ... Out west " Ghey Day " on the hill @Sweeneys Sun 25th January 2009 from 11:00am, Come Meet Your Frinds For New Your B.B.Q - Music - Games - Outdoors - Dog Welcome !! ...
Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on 07th February 2009, Presents a New Night " Fresh Air " Featuring: YOUR WESTY DIVAS...
07th March 2009 " Beverly Buttercup & Her Westy Divas " are Walking in The Mardi Gras Parade for the 3rd time As a Group Of Western Sydney Drag Queens And Their Friends! See You At The Parade Or The Party.
Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on 04th April 2009 Presents: " The 80's Show " Featuring : YOUR WESTY DIVAS ...
''Finally'' in June 2009 , After 17 Years of Drag I Finally Have Become a Member of The Pollys Club , My Frst Night as a Committee Member Was a Hoot and The Hall was Packed to The Rafters. www.thepollysclub.com.au
Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on 20th June 2009 Presents: " Drag All Star Event " & Heaven 2nd Birthday Party Featuring: " A Charity Fundraiser For The Western Suburbs Haven Inc " Thank You All For Donating Your Time On Sat Night , The night Was a Huge success With Almost 200 Patrons And '' Raising $1800'' For The Haven.
Diva '' Drag ! Drag ! Drag ! " Fundraiser On 01 August 2009 At The Oxford Hotel , Oxford St Darlinghurst , $10 Donation , Three Levels Of Drag From 9:30pm to 3:30am, See You At Oxford Between 10:30pm & 12:30am DIVA Australia
Heaven @ Northmead Bowling Club on 08th August 2009 Presents: '' STAR SEARCH '' We Are Searching For a New '' Westy Diva '' If Your Interested E-Mail Us , By 4 Aug 09, heavenparramatta@hotmail.com , Featuring: YOUR WESTY DIVAS ...
In Septmeber 2009 ''Drag Gossip'': I Have Been Replaced in The Production Shows at Heaven Due to My Inability to Well… Dance. I Will Remain in Charge of The Microphone (Host), Gracie will be the Entertainment Bitch, Lola will (hopefully) Whip up the Costumes, Sue will Tell us How to Dance and Laydee will be our new drag baby ! What a hoot it should be !...
On 26th October 2009 I Will Celebrated the 19th Annual DIVA Awards At The Bourbon At The Cross With Me & Maxi Both Nomination For The '' Queen Of Hearts Award 09 '' But This Year We Both Missed Out !! ...
