{"id":52266,"date":"2026-04-19T10:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/?p=52266"},"modified":"2026-04-19T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:01:12","slug":"belgian-drag-monarch-belgium-is-looking-for-its-queen-or-king-or-sovereign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/en\/2026\/04\/19\/belgian-drag-monarch-belgium-is-looking-for-its-queen-or-king-or-sovereign\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgian Drag Monarch: Belgium Is Looking for Its Queen (or King, or Sovereign)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Belgian drag scene has found itself a new throne. Produced by two alumni of Drag Race Belgique, the Belgian Drag Monarch competition promises to unveil the next big name in drag performance in our corner of the world. And the next stop is 26 April at Flash Club \u2014 you don&#8217;t want to miss this.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the project the community was waiting for without quite knowing it. Edna Sorgelsen and Chlo\u00e9 Clarke, both brought into <a href=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/2024\/03\/18\/drag-race-belgique-season-2-episode-7-review\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/2024\/03\/18\/drag-race-belgique-season-2-episode-7-review\/\">the spotlight by Drag Race Belgique on RTBF<\/a>, have channelled their energy and expertise into a clear ambition: to create a drag competition rooted in the reality of the Belgian scene \u2014 accessible, spectacular, and deeply community-driven. Welcome to Belgian Drag Monarch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114128-1024x258.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114128-1024x258.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114128-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114128-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114128.jpg 1396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The concept is as simple as it is exciting: eighteen artists split across three semi-finals, each structured around three challenges \u2014 a themed look, a Q&amp;A round, and a free performance. The jury selects one finalist per evening; the audience votes for their favourite. Two paths to the grand finale, two ways to win the crowd&#8217;s heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first semi-final, held on 29 March, launched the adventure to resounding success. Ruby On the Nail, Cleo Victoire, Mr Tricki, Mallow, C\u00e9dric Orban &amp; Pierre Drye, Katastrofa, So Fierce, La Guida and N\u00e9on Noire opened the show with a generosity and creativity that set Flash Club ablaze. The Belgian drag scene, in all its diversity, was absolutely there for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114150-1024x331.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114150-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114150-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114150-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114150.jpg 1123w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it&#8217;s time for the&nbsp;<strong>second semi-final, on 26 April<\/strong>. From 7 pm to 10 pm, Choriza May, Mindy Vine, Levo Evolove, Ch\u00e9ri\u00b7e Chapstick, Hugues Hamelynck, La Voisine, Startruck Darkness, Haas and Kris Kardiaque will take the Flash Club stage and give it everything they&#8217;ve got. Nine different worlds, one crown within reach of a stiletto \u2014 or a boot, or a sneaker. Every style has its place here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114211-1024x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114211-1024x255.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114211-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114211-768x191.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ket.brussels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Capture-decran-2026-04-19-114211.jpg 1423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grand finale, scheduled for&nbsp;<strong>7 October<\/strong>, will bring together the finalists from all three semi-finals before a prestigious jury: Nicky Doll, Alvilda and Drag Couenne. What&#8217;s at stake? Two thousand euros, artistic contracts with Panty On, La Dimanche, Hessenhuys and Flash, and above all an unprecedented platform on the Belgian drag scene. A proper launchpad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practical-info\">Practical Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd Semi-Final \u2014 Belgian Drag Monarch<\/strong><br>Sunday 26 April 2026 \u00b7 7 pm\u201310 pm<br>Flash Club, Brussels (near Gare Centrale)<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.be\/e\/drag-monarch-semi-final-2-tickets-1983790391463\">Tickets on Eventbrite<\/a><br>Instagram:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/belgiandragmonarch\/\">@belgiandragmonarch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3rd Semi-Final<\/strong>: 7 June 2026 \u00b7 7 pm\u201310 pm \u00b7 Flash Club<br><strong>Grand Finale<\/strong>: 7 October 2026 \u00b7 Flash Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Belgian drag scene has found itself a new throne. 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