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...

Have you ever wondered how Drag Kings embody masculinity with such conviction? Beyond the swagger and bold moves, a lot more goes into it. Particularly in the makeup department. A key area is often overlooked but absolutely essential: the hairline.

Your Face, Your Canvas

Think of your face like a...

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...

Have you heard of the Five Love Languages? An American psychologist, Dr. Gary Chapman, identified five predominant ways in which people typically express love to their partner. They are Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time and Physical Touch.

Relationships thrive...

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...

Choreography isn't just about dance moves. It includes how you move and interact with the space around you. The order in which you do things on stage should be choreographed. Choreographing which pieces of clothing come off and when. How you walk onto stage - do you walk onto stage? How you exit...

The power of accessories in a Drag King costume, cannot be underestimated. Let’s be honest, masculine clothing doesn’t typically lend itself to the stage. When your costume consists of slacks, a shirt and maybe a tie, it’s easy to fall into the trap of looking like Bill from...