Meet the Newest Kings of Joy Gold Stars!

What happens when you take three bros with an unshakable bromance, throw them on stage, and crank up the ultimate party anthem? You get the newest Kings of Joy Gold Stars—ready to tear it up for their debut performance tonight at Queers of Joy!

These Kings aren’t here to overthink it—they’re here to have a good time, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. With Tonight Tonight blasting through the speakers, expect full-throttle energy, big moves, and a whole lot of attitude.

Introducing…

👑 Butch Rider – The guy who never turns down a dare and somehow always looks effortlessly cool.

👑 Joe King – King of the comeback, the eyebrow raise, and never just joking.

👑 Max Burns – The wildcard of the trio—expect the unexpected.

These three are rolling deep in pure Drag King joy, and they’re about to take over The Red Rattler. You in?

Plus, we’ve got a stellar lineup of trans and gender-diverse artists bringing their magic to the stage. This isn’t just any Queers of Joy show—it’s the first of the year, and it’s going to be awesome.

📅 Queers of Joy

🗓 Thursday, 6 February

📍 The Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney

🎟 Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!

See you at The Red Rattler, my friend.

Xx,

Danica Lani

The King Coach

About Danica Lani, The King Coach

Hey you 👋 I’m Danica Lani—also known as The King Coach. I’ve mentored 129 first-time Drag Kings since 2020, and I’m here to say: if you’re feeling the pull to explore gender through performance, you’re not alone—and you’re not too late.

Whether you’re new to this world or quietly dreaming of stepping into your masculine side on stage, there’s space for you here.

✨ Ready to name your King? Download Claim Your Drag King Name in 4 Simple Steps—a free guide to choosing your Drag King name.

💫 Want to see what’s possible? Explore Kings of Joy and discover the queer community bringing masculine expression to life with joy, power, and heart.

📸 Sarah Malone.