A Landmark Moment for Australian Drag Kings:

November 5, 2026

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National Awards Announced as part of Sydney Mardi Gras Festival 2027

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The inaugural Australian Drag King Community Awards will celebrate the history, talent and cultural contribution of Drag Kings across Australia, marking a significant moment for an artform that holds an important place in Australia’s performance landscape. Public nominations open Friday 6 November 2026, inviting people across Australia to put forward the Drag Kings, creatives, venues and community contributors they believe deserve to be celebrated. There are ten awards categories for the inaugural year.

Following the nominations period, a rigours judging period will occur and public voting will then commence. All leading to the awards ceremony in Sydney where the winners will be announced.

A vision born from community

Created and founded by Nash Hill, aka Drag King Dragos, the awards grew from her love of the artform and her desire to give the Australian Drag King community a chance to shine. She has been in the king community for so long that in drag years she is considered to be a grandfather.

Boye Sivan named ambassador

Drag King Boye Sivan is the ambassador for the inaugural awards.

“The Drag King Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent within our community and give drag kings the recognition they deserve. It is my hope that this celebration contributes to greater visibility, more opportunities and a wider appreciation of the diversity of drag king artistry across so called Australia.”

Be part of the inaugural awards

Who deserves a place in Australia’s first national Drag King awards? Whether it’s a performer, creative, venue or community contributor, the public is encouraged to get involved and put forward the people who have contribute to the artform.

Australian Drag King Community Awards 2027
Festival: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival
Public nominations open: Friday 6 November 2026
Judging and public voting: Following nominations
Awards ceremony: 19 February 2027
Venue: Two80 Cabaret, Surry Hills, Sydney
Founded by: Nash Hill (Drag King Dragos)
Produced by: LOTL Lounge
Ambassador: Boye Sivan

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Celebrating the Artform. Celebrating the Community. Celebrating the Kings.

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