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**Special announcement**
Tickets are now on sale for Kings of Joy’s Pride edition of Drag Kingdom! With 35+ Drag Kings performing and 10% of all proceeds going to our LGBT Ugandan refugee friends from Block 13 this will be a night to remember.
Thurs 12 June - selling fast. Grab your tickets h...
The work of anti-racism is never done. It’s not something on our to-do list that we can simply tick off. The learning is ongoing.
So when The Red Rattler and Addi Rd offered an Anti-Racism Workshop last week, I felt called to attend. I also felt like running away at the lunch break for a split sec...
There’s a reason that Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is affectionately known as ‘Gay Christmas’. It’s the excitement of a cultural day of significance. The anticipation of something fun and colourful. And the opportunity to gather with other people in a point of sameness - versus being the one wh...
In the wilderness of our lives, finding a sanctuary where we can truly be ourselves is like discovering a hidden oasis in a desert. Camp King represents just that oasis, a place of refuge, rejuvenation, and self-discovery for the queer community. It is more than a mere gathering; it's a transformati...
If you have not yet heard Rae aka Boy Michael’s podcast interview on ABC Earshot where they shared about coming out as non-binary, you are in for a treat. Released on Christmas Day (Merry Christmas!) at the end of 2023, their story is an uplifting and inspiring journey of gender, self-discovery and ...
As I open the front door, laden with a picnic blanket, rice paper rolls and Luna the dog, I’m still in the thick of anxiety about the state of the house. Having spent the weekend launching our 7-year-old daughter’s new slime business, there’s a trail of glue bottles, sticker paper, dyes and glitter ...
Chris aka Chase Cocks
I think it might be time to hear from The King Coach, Daddy Joy, my wife, Danica Lani. Dario, where are you?
Danica Lani 0:16
My darling, my love. Where have you been in my life? **kiss** Give it up for Chase Cocks, everyone. Lives up to his name, that's all I can say.
H...
[Dandy Rawhole. Photo credit: Sarah Malone]
In times of humanitarian crisis and in the face of war, one can feel utterly helpless. It’s easy to spiral down.
Having been an activist for the majority of my life (close to 40 years), starting with reading David Suzuki at age 8 and being that person i...
Are you ready to dive into a world of self-expression, empowerment, and unapologetic authenticity? Well, get ready because we've got a spectacular treat coming your way! The stage is set, and the spotlight is ready to shine on an extraordinary event that's bound to make your heart swell with pride a...
Hey there friend. I’ve got some electrifying news that's about to light up your world. 🌟 Get ready to unleash your inner King because the one and only Casual Harry, the Cape Town-based drag king and boylesque sensation, is here to take you on a journey like no other.
Meet Casual Harry: The Drag...
[From top L-R: Bobs Bulges, Max Mews the Ultimate Cat Daddy, Martin Van Tasmal, Randy Rootrat, Dario di Bello, Chase Cocks, Hank, Dumblewhore, Cyber Prince]
Welcome to the Kings of Joy community, a safe and empowering space where humans of all genders come together to explore the captivating world ...
Every Drag Queen and her dog seem to be doing death drops and full-on acrobatics in their routines these days. I’ve seen some incredible acts and some very talented performers. However, the standard that Queens need to live up to in their performances these days seems sky-high.
Drag Kings have the ...
