There’s nothing quite like the buzzing anticipation of a festival lineup. However, it’s also worth noting that major LGBTQ+ names have been left off the headliner bill for quite some time. The question of where to place queer talent feels like a misnomer. When franchises of LGBTQ+ talent (drag, art, literature) continue to flourish, the required space for musicians is well overdue. Sure, there’s space for LGBTQ+ rave nights or drag-fuelled escapism but the multitude of queer self-expression remains unobserved.

Source: The Times June 07, 2023 15:12 UTC