Kara Zmatiq - Australia's Best Singing Drag Queen

When you book Kara Zmatiq, you are securing an end-to-end, world-class entertainment experience backed by over a decade of stagecraft, broadcast media, and major event execution. From the initial run sheet coordination to the final standing ovation, every detail is engineered to ensure your event runs smoothly, on schedule, and with maximum impact.

Here is what you can expect from start to finish:

1. Pre-Event Planning & Bespoke Tailoring
Run Sheet Alignment: Complete coordination with your event planners, venue team, or wedding coordinators to integrate seamlessly into your timeline.

Custom Scripting & Personalisation: Speeches, corporate sponsor acknowledgments, bride-and-groom anecdotes, and key guest introductions are written and rehearsed in advance to match the exact tone of your event—whether refined and corporate or bold, cheeky, and theatrical.

Tailored Setlists & Song Requests: Setlists curated specifically for your audience profile, spanning timeless disco classics, contemporary pop anthems, musical theatre showstoppers, and party favorites, with special song requests welcomed.

2. Punctual Arrival & Frictionless Bump-In
Early On-Site Arrival: On-site 45 to 60 minutes prior to scheduled guest arrival to soundcheck, test microphones, coordinate with venue AV technicians, and ensure all staging is primed.

Self-Contained Sound Options: Where venues lack dedicated PA equipment, a professional portable sound system and wireless performance microphone can be provided.

Total Vendor Collaboration: Seamless cooperation alongside catering teams, venue managers, photographers, and DJs to keep the room’s energy and schedule completely locked in.

3. World-Class Live Singing (Zero Lip-Syncing)
100% Live Vocals: Unlike standard drag performances that rely solely on miming, Kara delivers authentic, arena-quality live vocals with soaring range and vocal power.

Stage Presence & Couture Glamour: Head-to-toe couture styling, jaw-dropping gowns, and immaculate aesthetic presentation that elevates the visual prestige of any room.

Dynamic Set Pacing: Expert musical flow that builds from sophisticated dinner mingling and cocktail acoustics into full-throttle dancefloor anthems.

4. Crowd Command & Interactive Hosting
Effortless Ice-Breaking: Expert crowd work that instantly dissolves tension, brings diverse rooms together, and makes every single guest feel included without feeling alienated or uncomfortable.

Bespoke Interactive Elements: Options for live-called interactive bingo, tailored trivia, themed party games, dance-offs, and room-wide singalongs.

Photo & VIP Mingling Moments: Generous, charismatic meet-and-greet time with your guests, sponsors, or bridal party for memorable, high-glamour photo opportunities.

Professional Timeline Management: Decisive, polished crowd management that keeps key transitions, award presentations, dinner services, and formal speeches running precisely to the minute.

5. Formats & Event Styles Available
Corporate Galas, Conferences & Awards Nights: High-polish MC hosting, keynote introductions, and headline musical performances that impress stakeholders and executive leadership.

Luxury Weddings: 3-hour MC and live-singing hosting across canapés and dinner, handling grand entrances, speech introductions, run sheets, and party-starting anthems.

Interactive Drag Bingo & Trivia: High-octane social sessions complete with custom prizes, cheeky banter, and non-stop laughs for hens weekends, social clubs, and private milestones.

Feature Cabaret & Headline Shows: 30- to 60-minute standalone concert-style sets ideal as festival attractions, after-dinner entertainment, or party headliners.

Audio & Technical EquipmentIn-House AV / Venue Systems:
For venues with installed sound or an on-site DJ, Kara requires one high-quality wireless handheld microphone, one XLR input for backing tracks (run via 3.5mm jack, Lightning, or USB-C), and appropriate audio foldback/monitoring.

Self-Contained Portable PA:
For private venues, outdoor spaces, or functions without installed sound equipment, a professional portable PA sound system and wireless performance microphone can be supplied upon prior request.

Power Access:
At least one dedicated standard 240V mains power outlet located within 5 to 10 metres of the performance/MC setup area.

Staging & Performance Space Surface & Space:
A flat, clean, level, and solid surface suitable for movement in stage heels (minimum recommended space: 2m x 2m).

Weather Cover:
For outdoor events, the performance and audio equipment area must be fully covered, waterproof, and shielded from direct sunlight, rain, and strong wind.

Green Room & Dressing Facilities Private & Secure Space:
A clean, private, lockable room dedicated to the performer for changing, vocal warm-ups, and makeup prep (strictly a private room or green room, not a public guest restroom).Amenities: Access to adequate lighting, a mirror, comfortable seating, standard power outlets for styling tools, and clean drinking water.

Production Timing & Bump-In Access Window:
Venue access is required 45 to 60 minutes prior to guest arrival to complete bump-in, audio line checks, and staging setup without interrupting guests.

Coordination:
Finalized event run sheets and any specific musical or script cues should be provided at least 7 days prior to the event date.

Kara Zmatiq performs a dynamic, 100% live vocal repertoire spanning iconic disco, powerhouse diva showstoppers, contemporary pop anthems, and timeless crowd singalongs. Every setlist is tailored to the exact tone and energy of your event from chic cocktail mingling to high-energy, packed dance-floors.

Here is a curated sample of crowd favourites and frequently requested anthems:

Pop & Dancefloor Anthems
Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam / Can't Get You Out of My Head / Spinning Around
Cher – Believe / Strong Enough
Madonna – Like a Prayer / Vogue
ABBA – Dancing Queen / Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Dua Lipa – Levitating / Don't Start Now
Lady Gaga – Born This Way / Bad Romance

Classic Disco & Motown Royalty
Donna Summer – Last Dance / Hot Stuff
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Diana Ross – I'm Coming Out / Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
The Trammps – Disco Inferno
Sister Sledge – We Are Family

Powerhouse Divas & Vocal Showstoppers
Tina Turner – Proud Mary / The Best
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody / How Will I Know
The Weather Girls – It's Raining Men
Céline Dion – It's All Coming Back to Me Now
Keala Settle / The Greatest Showman – This Is Me
Amy Winehouse – Valerie

Crowd Singalongs & Party Hits
Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like a Woman!
Queen – Don't Stop Me Now
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
The Pointer Sisters – I'm So Excited

Bespoke Requests: Have a special first-dance song, corporate theme track, or personal favourite not listed above? Custom songs and entrance anthems can be learned, arranged, and rehearsed in advance with prior notice.

15-Minute Surprise Feature / Pop-Up Performance
Starting Investment: $550 AUD
Inclusions: High-impact grand entrance, 2 to 3 live powerhouse vocal anthems, personalized roasts/celebrations for the guest of honour, and an immediate VIP photo opportunity. Ideal for milestone birthdays, flash announcements, and surprise party kick-offs.

30-Minute Feature Spot / Dinner Entertainment
Starting Investment: $1,500 AUD
Inclusions: Focused live concert set (4 to 5 powerhouse vocal numbers), interactive comedy and banter, dynamic crowd participation, and dedicated photo time. Designed as a standalone dinner focal point or cocktail hour highlight.

60-Minute Headline Live Vocal Concert
Starting Investment: $2,000 AUD
Inclusions: Full one-hour live singing concert featuring iconic diva anthems, costume presentation, structured audience interaction, hilarious crowd work, and a full meet-and-greet photo session.

2-Hour Interactive Party & Social Package
Starting Investment: $2,000 AUD
Inclusions: A balanced split of formal hosting, roving crowd engagement, two 20-minute live vocal sets, interactive party games or social icebreakers, and extended group photos. Perfect for private parties, cocktail receptions, and hens celebrations.

3-Hour Comprehensive Reception & Gala Package
Starting Investment: $3,000 AUD
Inclusions: Full event hosting across arrivals, canapés, and dinner service. Includes run sheet management, speaker/bridal party introductions, multiple live vocal sets, and dancefloor activation.

Drag Bingo Experience (1.5 to 2 Hours)
Starting Investment: $1,800 AUD
Inclusions: High-energy comedic bingo calling, live-sung musical clues and musical interludes, customized roasts, interactive mini-challenges between rounds, and prize presentations. (Physical bingo books and dabbers supplied by client or sourced on request).

Drag Karaoke Host (2 to 3 Hours)
Starting Investment: $1,500 AUD
Inclusions: Energetic mic-hosting and hype, crowd duets with Kara, stage warm-ups, audience encouragement, and feature solo live performances to keep energy peaking between guest singers.

Drag Trivia Showdown (1.5 to 2 Hours)
Starting Investment: $1,800 AUD
Inclusions: Fully hosted multimedia or verbal trivia rounds, bespoke custom questions tailored to the company or guest of honour, live vocal "name that tune" bonus rounds, and comedic stage scoring.

Nightclub MC & Party Host (2 to 4 Hours)
Starting Investment: $1,500 AUD
Inclusions: High-voltage microphone hosting, coordination with resident DJs, live vocal dancefloor anthems performed directly from the stage or booth, crowd hype, VIP bottle service hosting, and social media photo moments.

Wedding MC & Live-Singing Host (3 Hours)
Starting Investment: $3,000 AUD (Pre-paid early-booking rates available)
Inclusions: Comprehensive reception management covering canapés to dinner. Includes greeting guests, orchestrating the grand entrance, liaising with venue coordinators and catering staff, introducing speeches, custom scripting, and rehearsed live vocal sets (including special first-dance or entrance song requests). Self-contained portable sound system and wireless mic supplied where required.

Corporate Gala & Awards MC (3 to 4 Hours)
Starting Investment: $3,000 AUD
Inclusions: Polished, brand-safe, institutional-grade Master of Ceremonies hosting. Covers opening housekeeping, executive introductions, sponsor recognitions, smooth award-presentation stage management, audience engagement, and feature live vocal opening or closing numbers.

The Full Cabaret Production (with Dancers & Variety Acts)
Starting Investment: From $5,000 AUD (Scales based on cast size and technical scope)
Inclusions: A full-scale, theatrical stage production starring Kara Zmatiq backed by 2 to 4 commercial dancers and supporting variety artists (such as aerialists, fire performers, or burlesque acts). Includes bespoke choreography, multi-costume changes, custom musical arrangements, and end-to-end production stage management.

Public Liability Insurance.
Professional Entertainment Liability Insurance.
APRA/AMCOS Music License & Performance License.
Working With Children Check Approved (WWC)