Kyran Thrax Shares Most ‘Surreal’ Moment Since Drag Race UK Victory: Meeting Sasha Velour at DragCon

It has been nearly a year since Kyran Thrax won the sixth series of *RuPaul’s Drag Race UK*, earning the title of the UK's Next Drag Superstar and securing her place in the show’s Hall of Fame. Since that pivotal moment, Thrax has experienced an array of career-defining highlights, from international performances to hosting landmark queer events, marking a period of personal and professional transformation .

Reflecting on her whirlwind ascent to PinkNews, Thrax shared, “Time flies when you’re a superstar, I guess. The opportunities that have come my way, the people I’ve got to meet, and just to be celebrated feels so nice. It still feels like a dream. I’ve been pinching myself since last year” .

While Thrax’s post-win calendar has been filled with memorable events, she singled out one experience that stands above the rest: meeting Sasha Velour, winner of "Drag Race" season nine, at DragCon. Thrax recounted, “the biggest surreal moment was Sasha Velour telling me she was a fan. That was at DragCon and I almost cried afterwards. I held it together then she left and I was like: ‘This is wild’” .

For many LGBTQ+ performers, DragCon serves as both a celebration of drag artistry and a nexus for fans and icons to connect. The event’s significance is amplified when it bridges generations of drag royalty, affirming the transformative power of visibility and recognition within the queer community .

Looking ahead, Kyran Thrax is set to host Manchester’s first-ever Glam Prix at Chaos Karts, a one-night-only go-karting extravaganza featuring drag queens racing for charity and pride. The event, timed to coincide with Manchester Pride, exemplifies the spirit of innovation and inclusivity that Thrax brings to the UK drag scene. She promises a night where glamour meets practicality, joking, “All the queens are going to commit the cardinal sin and be in their trainers. Maybe people will look at them and internally deduct points. We can’t physically force them to go-kart in heels, sadly” .

The Glam Prix highlights not only the creativity of the drag community but also its commitment to accessible celebration. Manchester Pride has long been a focal point for LGBTQ+ visibility and activism in the UK, and events like Glam Prix underscore the evolving ways queer people gather, perform, and support one another .

Since her Drag Race UK victory, Thrax has championed LGBTQ+ representation by performing abroad, including in Toronto, and teasing upcoming projects she cannot yet disclose . Her visibility has inspired countless fans, particularly those in the UK and beyond who see in her journey a beacon for possibility and pride.

During her post-win interview with Gay Times, Thrax articulated her ambitions, stating, “I’m not just going to make an impact on the winners’ circle. I’m going to make an impact on the world. My ambitions are sky-high and I’m going to meet them” .

Her time on Drag Race was marked by resilience and creativity: she never landed in the bottom, won three challenges, and delivered iconic performances, including her vampire-themed girl-group verse and her memorable lip-sync to Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” .

As Thrax continues to push boundaries in drag and queer performance, her story resonates widely. The acknowledgment from Sasha Velour, the upcoming Glam Prix, and her international appearances all reinforce the notion that LGBTQ+ artists thrive most when celebrated within and beyond their communities.

For fans and fellow performers, Kyran Thrax’s journey is a testament to creativity, tenacity, and the lasting impact of genuine representation. As she told PinkNews, being celebrated “feels so nice,” but her greatest pride may be in creating moments—both surreal and substantive—that affirm the worth of every LGBTQ+ person who sees themselves reflected in her art .