As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible humans who make Kings of Joy the vibrant, empowering, and joyful community it is. For the very first time, we’re acknowledging some key players with special awards—recognising...

How do you wrangle a group of Drag Kings who are all marching to the beat of their own drum? You’ve got a lead singer searching for his band, a dance deity gracing us mere mortals with their presence, a dynamite disco diva ready to blow the roof off, and a bro who’s got us all...

Drag Kingdom is the largest regular Drag King show in the world, and it’s a celebration like no other! Over 30 Drag Kings take the stage in one epic night of performances on 14 November at The Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia.

But Drag Kingdom isn’t just about the...

So, you’ve taken that big, bold step—you’ve performed as a Drag King in your first show. Congratulations! You’re no longer in the realm of “aspiring” Drag Kings; you are a Drag King now. The world is your oyster, and your Drag King persona is yours to shape,...

Are you up to date with the 2024 definition of ‘Macho’? RealXman is rewriting the rules—showcasing an evolved, empowering masculinity with unmatched allyship alongside trans men. His music? A fearless fusion of celebration and queer power. Google to check out the delights of his...

One of the decisions that every performer needs to make is whether or not to acknowledge the audience. Do I stay in the fantasy world of my creation and let the audience be absorbed in that illusion? Or do I break the fourth wall?

What is this fourth wall you speak of kind sir?

The fourth wall is...

Ever imagined walking into a room, all eyes on you, captivated by your presence? Walking onto stage takes more than just showing up. As a Drag King, it’s your look that can make you shine.

Learning to bedazzle your Drag King attire is like crafting your own magic—patience, the right...

When dreaming up your next Drag King performance, it’s useful to start by choosing your song. Why? Because a song already has a built-in structure.

Traditionally, a song starts with an introduction leading to the first verse. This is where the storytelling begins. The pre-chorus is like a...

Everything we have been handed down about masculinity is a construct. It has been constructed with words and imbued with meaning. By whom? By other human beings before us.

The number one question to ask yourself is... Does this version or interpretation of masculinity empower me?

In other words,...

Have you ever found yourself in awe of the transformative prowess of makeup? Even if you’ve never picked up a makeup brush in your life, or you’ve only ever learned how to feminise your face, you can learn how to masculine your face.

Welcome to the world of Drag King contouring. Like...

What do you get when you put 5 members of a boy band together? BTS. That’s right. Boys That Slay. 

Introducing the newest Kings of Joy, ready to showcase their debut performance this week at Queers of Joy 22 August. 

There’s a stellar lineup of trans and gender-diverse...

In the world of drag performance, the spotlight often shines solely on Drag Queens. Equally dynamic and powerful Drag Kings are thriving in our underground culture. Being underground has its costs and benefits.

One of the lesser-known realities of Drag King culture is the profound sense of...