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Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yourself*: Queer Liberation on the Dancefloor empowerment lgbtqia+ queer Feb 23, 2024

*Ice Cube, 1993 Check Yo Self - being aware of your actions and their consequences

Have you ever laughed at someone expressing themselves on the dancefloor? You nudge your girlfriend and point them out, laughing at the way they move their body. Perhaps it’s early in the night and they are...

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Gathering Despite Adversity: A Creative Response to Fair Day's Unexpected Cancellation lgbtqia+ queer Feb 16, 2024

There’s a reason that Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is affectionately known as ‘Gay Christmas’. It’s the excitement of a cultural day of significance. The anticipation of something fun and colourful. And the opportunity to gather with other people in a point...

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Embracing the Wilderness Within: The Transformative Power of Camp King kings of joy lgbtqia+ queer Feb 02, 2024

In the wilderness of our lives, finding a sanctuary where we can truly be ourselves is like discovering a hidden oasis in a desert. Camp King represents just that oasis, a place of refuge, rejuvenation, and self-discovery for the queer community. It is more than a mere gathering; it's a...

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The Power of Grief: Malaika Mfalmeā€™s debut album, Yasmin lgbtqia+ music queer trans Dec 16, 2023

What are acceptable expressions of grieving? Who gets to say? Where can grief get most powerfully expressed?

These questions, posed like a gentle inquiring friend, are woven into the tapestry of Malaika Mfalme’s stunning debut album, Yasmin. This beautiful container for Malaika’s...

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Drag Life Before the Death Drop drag drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jul 25, 2023

Every Drag Queen and her dog seem to be doing death drops and full-on acrobatics in their routines these days. I’ve seen some incredible acts and some very talented performers. However, the standard that Queens need to live up to in their performances these days seems sky-high.

Drag Kings...

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Beyond Shame: Liberating our Queer Selves empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships Jul 22, 2023

In the pursuit of living our best lives, shedding the weight of shame can be a transformative and empowering journey. For queer people, especially those navigating queer/lesbian bed death, releasing shame around sexuality and identity is a vital step towards embracing true liberation. In this...

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Our SHero: Goondiwindi Jones shares powerfully about Kings of Joy drag king empowerment feminist gender kings of joy kings of joy all-stars lgbtqia+ making a difference queer queers of joy the king coach Jul 21, 2023

The Kings of Joy community is filled with incredible people, all with their own personal journey and story of how becoming a first-time Drag King with their crew has positively impacted their lives. This week, Sasha aka Goondiwindi Jones shares her own powerful story of growth and transformation...

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Reigniting the Flame: Unveiling the Magic of Tantra to Counter Queer/Lesbian Bed lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships Jul 15, 2023

Today, let's delve into a topic that resonates with many long-term queer partnerships: queer/lesbian bed death. Yes, it's a phenomenon that can cast a shadow over the intimate connection we crave. But it doesn’t have to be this way. 

Enter tantra, a transformative practice that offers...

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Dykadellic Meets Kings of Joy: Get Ready for the Ultimate LGBTIQ+ Party Experience! drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jul 14, 2023

Are you ready to embrace a night of absolute euphoria and revelry? Brace yourselves, friends, because the Kings of Joy are hitting the stage at Dykadellic, the hottest new lesbian dance party in town! Prepare for a series of five electrifying gigs that will leave you breathless, wanting more,...

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The Many Faces of Drag Kingdom: 35 Drag Kings on Stage block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom kings of joy kings of joy all-stars lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jun 29, 2023

What do you get when you take 35 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…

Drag Kingdom is the largest Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings...

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Withholding Sex empowerment lgbtqia+ queer queer relating relationships Jun 22, 2023

Important note:

The conversation that follows must be had and understood within a context of consent. Each of us has the right to give or withdraw consent at ANY time under ANY circumstances. You can withdraw consent at any anytime without reason AND for any reason. Saying no is a human right....

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Live from Drag Kingdom: How I Discovered my Purpose as The King Coach block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom empowerment feminist kings of joy lgbtqia+ making a difference performance queer the king coach Jun 09, 2023

**Special announcement** 

Tickets are now on sale for Kings of Joy’s Pride edition of Drag Kingdom! With 30+ Drag Kings performing and 10% of all proceeds going to our LGBT refugee friends living in Block 13, Kakuma, Kenya this will be a night to remember. 

Thurs 29 June -...

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