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Tag: LGBTQ

Piera Stuns With ‘Love Is Meant For You’

July 13, 2021

It may not be officially Pride month anymore, but that doesn’t mean queer love isn’t still the name of the game. One person to prove that time and again is singer-songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist Piera van de Wiel.

Pride In Music and Pride In London Team Up For Exclusive Pride 2020 Video To Spotlight Emerging LGBTQ+ Artists

June 27, 2020

Pride In Music and Pride In London have teamed up to premiere a special video celebrating Pride 2020. The exclusive video, curated by Pride In Music, features 10 brilliant rising LGBTQ+ artists performing a special edit of one of their songs.

INTERVIEW – ELM On Their New Single, Eurovision Rumours And Staying Creative In Lockdown

June 13, 2020

Irish queer pop quarter ELM have been creating quite a buzz among pop followers of late with their feelgood pop and striking visuals that carry a message of self love and acceptance, with their most recent release, Golden, perhaps being their best to date.

‘Faith Over Family’: The Pride Month Anthem From Elton John’s Protégé

June 3, 2020

James Billett, the man who was, for a while, known as Elton John’s protégé, has just released his new single – ‘Faith Over Family’.

Rina Sawayama Dedicates New Track To Her ‘Chosen Family’.

April 4, 2020

Rina Sawayama, the Japanese-British singer and model, has unveiled a new track from her forthcoming album. The song, named ‘Chosen Family’, is a tribute to her queer friends who she now considers family.

Paramount Pictures UK Offer 2 For 1 ‘Rocketman’ Tickets To Celebrate #PrideInLondon

July 4, 2019

Paramount Pictures UK have partnered with Picturehouse, Empire and Cineworld cinemas to offer 2 for 1 Rocketman tickets from 5th-7th July to #SharethePride during Pride in London.

MNEK x Pride WC (Writing Camp) In Association With Pride In Music An All LGBTQ+ Music Camp To Celebrate Pride 2019

July 3, 2019

MNEK has teamed up with Pride In Music to celebrate Pride in style by hosting an LGBTQ+ music writing camp set to take place on the 4th-5thJuly.

Dan Says – Week Twenty

July 1, 2019

Dan’s had a big week! Alphabeat, Pride, Peterborough…he’s also listened to Jedward, Adam Lambert, Meghan Trainor, Ellie Goulding & Juice WRLD, and Madonna.

Twinning Is Winning: Australia’s The Veronicas Return With New Single ‘Think Of Me’ And Appearances At Pride Festivals Across The US

June 6, 2019

The international alt-pop duo, The Veronicas, released their new single ‘Think of Me’ early last month, via SIN, a division of Sony Music International.

Deezer Celebrates LGBTQ Diversity With Dedicated Pride Channel

June 5, 2019

Deezer brings bespoke content for the LGBTQ community featuring personalized track picks from artists like Christine and the Queens, editorial playlists and album promotion of LGBTQ artists.

Beth Ditto reunites with Gossip for UK/EU Anniversary Tour

March 26, 2019

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough record and subsequently cult album, ‘Music For Men’, Gossip are reuniting for a very special UK/European tour. Tickets go on sale Friday March 29, 9am, through bandsintown.

Smashby – ‘Wild One’

May 22, 2018

Smashby is back with his brand new EP, ‘Wild One’, released on May 18. The 20 year old singer songwriter describes the opening song, and title track, as a song of empowerment for the LGBTQ community. It was produced and mastered by London-based Moseley.

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