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For the queer human whoâs drawn to Drag Kingingâbut still doesnât think of themselves as a performer.
Youâre not the only one asking this question.
âI love Drag Kings⊠but Iâm not a performer.â
âI have no rhythm.â
âI get nervous even speaking in a group.â
âIâm terrified Iâll forget the choreogr...
For the creative spirit who thought âI canât sewâ meant âI canât do drag.â
First up: Youâre not too late. Youâre not too much. And youâre not the only one.
So many of us come to Drag Kinging not from a fashion background or a theatre degree, but from a deep desire to express something thatâs been ...
For the gender-questioning soul whoâs never picked up a makeup brushâand maybe swore they never would.
So, you want to be a Drag KingâŠ
But the idea of makeup makes your chest tighten a little.
Maybe youâve gone your whole life without wearing it. Maybe youâve rejected itâon purpose. Because makeu...
Itâs officially raininâ Kings, and Sydney, youâre in for a storm of queer joy! The newest crew of Kings of Joy Gold Stars are ready to dazzle in their debut performance, bringing you a hot and humorous take on Todrick Hallâs iconic queer anthem, Raininâ Fellas. These Kings are celebrating masculinit...
Letâs get one thing straight: you donât need to look like a cis man to be a brilliant Drag King. Full stop. Your body is not the problemâitâs the clothes that arenât made with your shape in mind. And when you step on stage, itâs not about hiding your body. Itâs about choosing outfits that work with ...
Whether it's your first time on stage or your next big number, this guide will help you find a song that matches your vibe, your values, and your Drag King persona.
Youâre standing on the precipice of your next Drag King act. You can feel the excitement bubbling, the anticipation of stepping int...
When it comes to Drag King makeup, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is contouring. The right contouring can transform a face from soft and rounded to strong and angular, helping to craft a more masculine look that aligns with your Drag King persona. But before you start applying shadow...
[Rex McCooch, PI]
Musicality isnât just about keeping in time with the beatâitâs about feeling the music, understanding its dynamics, and using movement, expression, and timing to amplify your performance. Itâs the difference between a good performance and one that stays in the audienceâs minds lon...
Being a Drag King is exhilaratingâuntil youâre peeling off layers of tape, scrubbing at stubborn makeup, or realising your costume smells like a gym bag because you havenât had time to wash it. When drag becomes a drag, itâs usually because the little things start piling upâsweaty costumes, dry skin...
As Drag Kings, we play with masculinity, but how we do that matters. Are we poking fun at something specific (parody) or critiquing a bigger idea (satire)?
Understanding the difference between parody and satire sharpens your act, strengthens your message, and makes your performance land exactly how...
Was anyone else exhausted by Fair Day this year? The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is a huge festival season. There are events stacked on top of events. Something happening every single night. And if youâre anything like meâperforming, hosting, producing, running on pure adrenalineâitâs a full-on ...
The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is one of the biggest celebrations of LGBTQIA+ pride in the world, and this is your chance to bring your Drag King persona to the streets! Whether you're marching in a float, dancing in the crowd, or simply showing up to celebrate, putting together a stando...