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...

By Danica Lani, The King Coach

So you’re curious about becoming a Drag King—but when it comes to what to wear, you’ve got a blinking cursor in your mind. You want to express masculinity, but you’re not sure what that means for you. And you definitely don’t want to just look like you raided a year 1...

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...

So… you’ve seen a Drag King or two and something stirred inside you. Maybe it was at Queers of Joy, maybe on Instagram. Maybe you couldn’t even name it at the time, but a part of you whispered: I want to do that.

And then maybe another voice came in, louder, saying:

“But I’ve never performed befor...

(Yup, that's me ☝️Dario di Bello singing Do It LIke A Dude)

So... someone’s asked you to sing live as your Drag King.

Your stomach flips. Your brain goes: "Me? Actually sing?" Maybe you’ve been lip syncing for a while. Maybe you’re brand new to this world. Maybe someone once told you you should ne...

A gentle guide to crafting a persona that’s rooted in truth, swagger, and your wild imagination.

By Danica Lani, The King Coach

So… where did he come from?

If you’re just starting out in the world of Drag Kinging, first of all—welcome.

You belong here.

Maybe you’ve been daydreaming about your D...