Based in the City of Newcastle New South Wales Australia, originally from Wollongong, Kara Zmatiq holds an award-winning reputation as a performing artist, with the man behind the gender illusion a multi- award winning musician spanning vocals, clarinet and saxophone; having graced stages nationally as a lead theatrical performer in such productions as Cabaret, Chicago and A Midsummer Nights Dream.

An entertainer with over 9 years performing experience within the music, cabaret and entertainment industry; both the man behind the heels and Newcastle celebrity persona Kara Zmatiq have shared the stage with Australian Celebrities including Samantha Jade, Anja Nissen, The Swing Kings and graced the stage and venues as international artists such as Grace Jones, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, Courtney Act and Ru Paul (to name a few).

Kara Zmatiq is in huge demand nationally following in from the debut release single ‘QUEEN’ which hit radios around the world including San Franciso, Las Vegas, Germany, Paris as well as local regions Brisbane and Liverpool.

Kara Zmatiq draws upon music inspirations and performance flair of the 70’s and 80’s era legends including Grace Jones, Stevie Nicks, The Eurythmics and contemporary music stars Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue and Lana Del Rey

Kara Zmatiq is today regarded as one of Australia’s Best Drag Star (Focus Magazine) and Newcastle’s Queen of Drag (The Newcastle Post), performing for an array of high profile venues, theatre restaurants, corporate and social gatherings, weddings and music festivals.