Tonight, we launch a new era.

Bois Night Out is the answer to a question I’ve been holding in my heart for years:

What would a thriving Drag King scene look like in Sydney?

For the past couple of years, we’ve been without a regular Drag King show. Since the iconic Big Rod wrapped The Drag Kings m...

The Power of Being Seen

I found out I’d been nominated as a Community Hero in the 2025 ACON Honour Awards while sitting in my inbox doing admin.

I wasn’t prepared.

I read the email and choked up. Tears ran down my face.

Because being a community builder tests you.

It tests your values. It tests...

There’s a moment, somewhere in every King’s journey, where you realise:

You don’t need to wait to be invited.

You can build the damn stage.

That’s exactly what we’re doing with Bois Night Out — Sydney’s brand new monthly Drag King show, created by Kings of Joy, made for our community, and launchi...

From Rehearsals to Recording: Our New Chapter with Bambuddha Group

For over two years, Kings of Joy found a home in a Sydney coworking space, thanks to the support of Bambuddha Group—a social enterprise known for leading with purpose. It became more than just a venue. It was where we held:

• Drag ...

There’s something electric about watching someone step into a version of themselves they’ve never let out in public before.

Maybe it’s the swagger. The camp. The cheeky pelvic thrust that says yes, I know exactly who I am right now.

Maybe it’s the DIY moustache, the low-slung pants, or the power s...

A love letter to the rise of Drag Kings—and an invitation to create the stage you deserve.

By Danica Lani | The King Coach 👑

So you’re a Drag King. Maybe you’ve done your debut performance and something has shifted inside you.

You’ve felt the thrill of stepping into your Drag King persona—the con...

Creating Culture, Uplifting Each Other, and Making Magic Happen Backstage

If you’re new to the world of Drag Kinging and you’ve found your way to Kings of Joy—welcome. You don’t need to know anything. You don’t need a Drag King persona yet. You don’t need to be confident in makeup, dance, or perfor...

So, you’ve done your debut Drag King performance— and maybe you’re thinking, “What’s next? How do I actually get better at this Drag King thing?”

I see you, handsome. You’re passionate, creative, and wildly curious. But I also know how easy it is to feel stuck after that first big moment on stage. ...

For the curious, the cautious, and the quietly bold

Discovering Your Inner King Starts Here

You’ve seen Drag Kings take the stage—dripping in masculinity and fully self-expressed—and something inside you whispered, I want that. Or maybe it was louder: That could be me.

And then the doubt creeps i...

📸 Cabramatta Kev & Danica Lani, photo by Sarah Malone

Step into your persona with confidence, clarity, and a little bit of swagger

By Danica Lani, The King Coach

Ever stared at a blank page, wondering…

“Who even am I as a Drag King?”

If you’ve ever sat down to write a bio and felt the urge to i...

There’s a kind of magic that happens when a person lets themselves be seen—not just seen, but celebrated. Multiply that by 40 and put it onstage, and you get Drag Kingdom.

Tomorrow night, The Red Rattler in Marrickville will be filled with thunderous applause, joy, swagger, and something deeper—a c...

Thursday 12th June marks the much-anticipated Pride Month show for Drag Kingdom, the biannual reunion of Kings of Joy and the largest ongoing Drag King showcase on earth.

If you’re seeking an unforgettable night of drag, celebration, and connection, book your seat at Drag Kingdom now.

This isn’t j...