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*Ice Cube, 1993 Check Yo Self - being aware of your actions and their consequences
Have you ever laughed at someone expressing themselves on the dancefloor? You nudge your girlfriend and point them out, laughing at the way they move their body. Perhaps it’s early in the night and they are...
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...
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...
What are acceptable expressions of grieving? Who gets to say? Where can grief get most powerfully expressed?
These questions, posed like a gentle inquiring friend, are woven into the tapestry of Malaika Mfalme’s stunning debut album, Yasmin. This beautiful container for Malaika’s...
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...
In the pursuit of living our best lives, shedding the weight of shame can be a transformative and empowering journey. For queer people, especially those navigating queer/lesbian bed death, releasing shame around sexuality and identity is a vital step towards embracing true liberation. In this...
The Kings of Joy community is filled with incredible people, all with their own personal journey and story of how becoming a first-time Drag King with their crew has positively impacted their lives. This week, Sasha aka Goondiwindi Jones shares her own powerful story of growth and transformation...
Today, let's delve into a topic that resonates with many long-term queer partnerships: queer/lesbian bed death. Yes, it's a phenomenon that can cast a shadow over the intimate connection we crave. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Enter tantra, a transformative practice that offers...
Are you ready to embrace a night of absolute euphoria and revelry? Brace yourselves, friends, because the Kings of Joy are hitting the stage at Dykadellic, the hottest new lesbian dance party in town! Prepare for a series of five electrifying gigs that will leave you breathless, wanting more,...
Watching the faces of the audience as they witness King after King being fully self-expressed is the biggest reward at Drag Kingdom. I see facial expressions of awe, downright shock, and hope that the liberation being demonstrated on stage is possible for those watching. And it is.
The journey...
Your eyes meet across the room. They give you a little nod of acknowledgment. You check behind you. Was that to me? Your heart flutters and you go weak at the knees…
Having a crush. Someone you fancy. There are many ways to describe that giddy feeling of initial attraction to someone....
What do you get when you take 35 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…
Drag Kingdom is the largest Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings...
