What can we expect from your set (without spoiling too much)?
You can expect a really fun, high-energy celebration of queer music for Pride.
Why is Pride important to you?
It’s important because community and celebration are necessary, especially considering all that’s going on in the world right now. It’s just important for us to come together every year and reflect on the sacrifice that our queer liberators made for us generations ago.
What do you hope people walk away with after witnessing your set?
I hope that they walk away feeling absolutely fed and I want them to feel, as corny as it sounds, a sense of pride for belonging to such a special and important community. I want them to feel seen and safe and celebrated and encouraged and inspired.
What advice would you give any young queer people struggling this Pride?
A piece of advice that I would give would be to find your tribe and your core group of people and supporters. Once you feel that you’ve built a strong enough safety net, explore reaching out and giving that to others that need help too.
What are your personal plans this Pride?
My personal plans are to enjoy the experience of touring this incredible country, performing in front of these amazing audiences full of LGBTQ fans, friends, and family.
What are your thoughts on the importance of drag/Pride/celebration in this time of more and more anti-LGBTQ+ laws/policies?
For me, drag is the backbone of Pride celebration, because it was drag queens and trans women that were on the front lines in the very beginning of queer liberation back in the 60s, so it’s always important for there to be high visibility for drag and trans icons and performers. It’s important for us to be seen. It’s important for us to be celebrated, and it’s important for us to be able to show that you can flourish being your most authentic self, in spite of the circumstances of having so many people that oppose our very existence.Featured images courtesy of King of Queens LLC. Interview conducted by Clara Gauthier.
