Amazura Concert-Hall hosts the fifth Big, Bold & Beautiful ball with a HollyHood theme that blends bougie flair and ghetto fabulous attitude across a full slate of ballroom categories. Admission is $60 for the night.
Those planning to walk must bring a physical gift for MC Debra, such as a handwritten card, a balloon, a teddy bear, or another sentimental item. Cash is not accepted, and no one may step onto the floor without presenting an item. The mic will be in the hands of Snookie West, Mya Tisci, and Paris Gorgeous Dasani West. A $4,000 grand prize goes to the house that accumulates the most trophies, with a single winner recognized in each category.
Highlights include OTA Sex Siren reimagined with 10 trophies and $1,000 sponsored by The Iconic Overall Father Derrick Chanel and Pleasure U Studios. FQ Realness honors the legacy of Icon Nicole with classic Mary J. Blige inspired glamour, a printed photo reference is required, and the purse starts at $1,500. Big Girls Performance salutes Sandy Dior with a pot that begins at $500 for the first two participants, rises by $100 for each additional entrant, and caps at $1,500, sponsored by Legendary Keith Ebony. Runway pays homage to fashion and ballroom legends through a HollyHood lens with 10 trophies and $500. OTA Body celebrates physique across divisions with 9 trophies and $500. Commentator versus Commentator salutes MC Debra’s cadence and command, includes an on the spot chant challenge, and requires a brand new wig with a fresh style, cut, and color for $500 and one trophy. OTA MF Realness offers 8 trophies and $500 across archetypes from schoolboy to executives. Drags Realness brings two trophies and $1,000 sponsored by Dr Alvin. Best Dressed asks for a printed inspiration image as you remix an iconic look, awarding three trophies and $500 sponsored by Dr Alvin.
Face categories spotlight every lane. OTA MF Face seeks a red carpet presence in a tailored suit and immaculate grooming with six trophies and $800 sponsored by Dr Alvin. FF Face recreates an iconic magazine cover that must be shown in print with six trophies and $800 sponsored by Dr Alvin. GNC Face centers beauty beyond the binary with one trophy and $800 sponsored by Dr Alvin. Performance categories include OTA Performance, which fuses homage and innovation with eight trophies and $500 sponsored by Dr Alvin, and Bizarre, which pushes HollyHood into avant garde territory for one trophy and $500 sponsored by Dr Alvin. Street style closes out with High Fashion Streetwear versus Urban Streetwear, awarding two trophies and $500 sponsored by Dr Alvin.
Bring your best interpretation of HollyHood, honor the legends, and aim for the trophy count that secures the top house award.
