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...

So, you've completed Kings of Joy Gold Stars, maybe you’ve even been an All-Star, and your Drag King persona is beginning to take shape. You're feeling the creative spark flicker—maybe even burn—and you're toying with ideas for your first solo routine or stepping onto new stages beyond Kings of Joy....

Because sometimes, “just try makeup” isn’t helpful advice.

You’re curious about Drag Kinging. You’ve got a name bubbling, a persona stirring, maybe even a costume idea forming in your head. But the makeup?

That’s where things can get… stuck. Maybe you’ve never touched a contour stick in your life....

Feeling stuck or slow in your Drag King journey? Here’s why rest, pause, and creative wintering are vital parts of becoming the artist you’re meant to be.

Welcome to the rhythm of your creative life, King.

There’s a lie we’ve been sold in the world of art and performance—that we must always be pro...

New to Drag Kinging? Discover how Jo found her confidence by switching from a character to a King. Learn how finding the right persona can change everything.

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From Character to King: How Jo Found Her Drag Persona

When Jo first joined Kings of Joy, she was excited but unsure. Like many queer pe...

You don’t need experience. You just need curiosity.

If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably feeling that magnetic pull—the one that says, “This is something I want to try… but is it really for me?”

Let me tell you: if you’ve ever watched a Drag King performance and felt a surge of excitemen...

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...

For the creative King who’s dreaming about many stages—but wondering what it actually takes to go further.

The dream hits first.

It might start with a moment—standing in the wings, makeup half done, feeling the adrenaline. Or backstage with your crew, packing, binding and swapping safety pins, gri...

For the curious queer who’s felt drawn to Drag Kinging but wondered, “Where are they?”

Wait—Drag Kings exist?

Let’s start here.

You’ve seen Drag Queens. Maybe you’ve cheered for them at Mardi Gras, binge-watched Drag Race, or played bingo with them in a packed queer bar. But Kings? They’re harder...

For the creative King who feels something stirring—but isn’t sure how to turn it into movement onstage.

Maybe this sounds familiar:

You’ve got a song in mind. A persona that’s starting to take shape. You can feel there’s a solo in there somewhere—but then your brain interrupts with:

“I’m not a da...