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From traumatic drug-fuelled teenage years to fighting to be a queer male role model in New Zealand music - Ardon England is ready to make a statement with his EP, That’s Camp.
Ardon England first gained national attention when his Pride Box classes for the queer community made national news....
Grammy award-winning artist Billie Eilish has witnessed a significant drop in her Instagram following, losing approximately 100,000 followers after recently coming out.
Eilish, renowned for hits like “Ocean Eyes,” had a following of over 110 million on Instagram before the interview. During the conversation for Variety’s Power of Women...
The Good Vibes music festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, came to an abrupt halt on Saturday following a controversial on-stage incident where two UK band members of the same sex shared a kiss.
The festival, a highly anticipated three-day event featuring major international bands, faced an unexpected cancellation after the...
Coming from a childhood filled with Scottish folk music in Dundee, Scottish soloist James Crabb’s remarkable career now sees him described as “explosive” and “dazzling” by critics worldwide and an internationally acclaimed virtuoso of the classical accordion.
Now coming to Auckland in May, his performance with the APO promises to...
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has taken to Twitter to share a letter with his fans, expressing his desire to be more honest with himself and his followers.
In the post, Mendes talks about hiding his true self and feelings of failure in the note, which has left many fans speculating...
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“Too Gay” – Mika Opens Up About Homophobia In The Music Industry & The Pressure To Come Out
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Mika, the singer behind the hit song “Grace Kelly,” has opened up about facing homophobia in the early years of his career.
In a new interview with the i, Mika revealed that he was often told his music was “too gay” and that he was accused of “brazen homophobia.”
He...
Feminist icon and avant-garde musician Peaches has been disrupting rock music for over two decades. To celebrate her return to Aotearoa next month on ‘The Teaches of Peaches’ 20th Anniversary tour, she discusses patriarchy, Madonna and being a queer pioneer with Oliver Hall.
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The 2023 GRAMMY Awards could become one of the most successful yet for LGBTQ+ artists and allies, with Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Brandi Carlile, Steve Lacy, Omar Apollo, and more being nominated for awards.
While some artists are no strangers to the GRAMMYs, such as Sam Smith - who picked...