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 tools, and a d...

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 on ...

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 mini int...

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, d...

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 a sculptor chi...

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 artists - including our very...

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 solidari...

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...

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 Accounts.

Accessories a...

What’s your signature look for your Drag King?

Being a Drag King is a wonderful canvas for creative expression. The truth is, you’re never stuck with anything you’ve done before as a Drag King - because you made it up! This means you can change it at any time.

Drag King makeup is one of the four p...

So, you think you need confidence as a Drag King? The secret to mastering any new skill is the realisation that confidence is not required. Confidence is gained by doing the thing you’ve set out to master. It’s not necessary beforehand.

So what is needed before being able to transform into a hyper-...

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Drag Kingdom is a reunion of the Kings of Joy community. Imagine 30+ Kings of Joy spilling through the doors of the Red Rattler with costumes, props and facial hair for days. This Pride edition of Drag Kingdom on 27 June was no different.

With so many Kings of Joy grac...