Gold at the end of the rainbow
From groundbreaking drag tours to queer-focused festivals, the economic and social value of the pink pound has never been greater
Feature By Lisa Henderson | 3 August 2022
For decades, LGBTIQ+ culture was forced to exist on the fringes of society. Few queer artists were allowed to bring their whole selves to the stage, instead forced to hide in plain sight.
This meant there was little to no representation for LGBTIQ+ music fans, and queer-friendly spaces in the mainstream were non-existent.
In Europe, in 2022, queer culture is increasingly celebrated. During this past month alone, Harry Styles headlined two shows at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium; Elton John stole…
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