As May Week fast approaches, King’s Affair have announced that Eurovision favourite and ‘Rise Like a Phoenix’ hit-maker, Conchita Wurst is set to steal the stage in what has already been hailed as a “night without borders”.

“A whole atlas of international talents”

The Austrian-born pop artist and political activist, who wears a beard as a statement that “everyone deserves a fabulous life,” rose, well, much like a phoenix, after winning the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. Capturing the hearts of many, who all donned fake beards in support of the star, during the final Wurst gave an inspiring and emotionally arresting performance, preaching perseverance at a time when Putin’s LGBT laws were still grabbing headlines.

“King’s students have a proud history of vocally supporting human rights,” said Anjalene Whittier, the night’s music executive. “Recent political events have caused some worry about how to continue promoting diversity in a rapidly changing world.

“For one night – extending into all nights following, and in line with the spirit we’ve sought to cultivate in all nights preceding – we have the opportunity to send a clear message: everyone is welcome at King’s.”

Supporting Wurst at the event, this year themed the ‘Uncanny Valley,’ will be RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and singer Courtney Act. A popular performer on the drag circuit, the multi-talented Act is sure to be an exciting and vastly entertaining addition to the evening and a lively complement to Wurst’s balladic style.

The headline DJ act will be the Canadian duo Blond:ish, supported by a whole atlas of international talents, including French artist CloZee and the band Dënver, who have received a grant from the Chilean government for the performance.

Billed as an antidote to the more traditional May Balls on offer and the only fancy dress event, The King’s Affair Committee have announced on Facebook that the affair will be one of “art, activism and amity,” imploring the 1,400 students set to attend to shun their gowns for the evening, grab their glue guns and don some sequins in a night of unmitigated fun