Issue 136 Jun 2025

LGBTIQ+ List: Queer Pioneers 2025

Kim Bloem's 25 years at Mojo; Australia Market Report; Bryan Adams Tour Report & more…

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What's Inside

Loud & Proud

We profile 12 of the best LGBTQ+ acts on the rosters of our partner agencies

The LGBTIQ+ List

Twenty LGBTQ+ pioneers that are helping reshape the industry

In Full Bloem

Gordon Masson talks to Mojo Concerts’ head promoter and MD Kim Bloem as she looks back on a quarter century in the live music industry

Pride & Protest

Lisa Henderson reports on the obstacles facing Pride events amid one of the toughest years in recent history

Flying in the Face of Adversity

Derek Robertson examines the challenges that LGBTQ+ artists, crew, and audiences must overcome to perform in conservative countries

Great Southern Land

Jack Revell performs a health check on the live market Down Under

Comment & Columns

Queer Power

Live Nation’s Maddie Arnold outlines how artists are thriving because of their queerness, not in spite of it

Finding a Cure for Tinnitus

Frank van Hoorn talks about the TinnitusFree Foundation’s quest to eliminate the live music industry’s occupational disease

LGBTIQ+ List 2025

Say hello to our latest cohort of LGBTQ+ execs making an impact on the international live music business and beyond.

Katie Cavanagh

AEG Presents

"The industry needs to truly prioritise diversity and representation, creating opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard."

Chris Jammer

Pri0r1ty Ai

"The live music business has to evolve from what it was, as in many cases, the model that once existed is now broken."

Oliver McGillick

Rock for People/O2 arena Prague/Czech Philharmonic

"While “everything is possible” is definitely the essence of the live industry, I think it’s always important to remember that every single person involved in the process is still just and only human."

Nicki Macleod

DF Concerts & Events

"Don’t feel you need to be stereotyped into behaving a certain way – your sexual orientation is only a small part of who you are."

Melissa Ferrick

Paladin Artists

"Access enables learning, learning creates knowledge, and knowledge fosters equity."

John Shortell

Musicians’ Union

"I’d love to see true diversity and representation across all sectors of the music industry. There are some big conversations happening, but we need those conversations to translate into action."

Paul Kemp

Brighton & Hove Pride

"Don’t let ego spoil your creativity. Don’t be afraid to take risks and if you fail, it’s all part of the learning process. If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it!"

Shaq Milli

UTA

"I live by the famous quote from RuPaul: 'If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?'"

Mika Christoffersen

Roskilde Festival

"Book more equitably. Dare to give the mic to women, queers, minorities and use your platform intentionally to showcase talent from all walks of life."

Anouk Ganpatsing

Friendly Fire

"We need to start creating safer spaces for underrepresented voices. And not just on stage, but behind the scenes as well."

Judith Ritz

FKP Scorpio

"So many people are working hard to change the status quo in terms of diversity, equality and sustainability. Still a long way to go but I can’t wait to see even more progress."

Dean Reynolds

Ginger Owl Productions

"Stepping into a culture so vastly different from my own pushed me far out of my comfort zone, igniting a thrilling sense of adventure."

Jane Chen

Live Nation

"Live music is becoming a true global melting pot, and I think we’re just getting started. It’s only going to get more global, more diverse, and more connected in the coming years."

Glyn Fussell

Mighty Hoopla / Fifth Floor Mgmt

"When the world gets more scary and fucked up us queers really dig our heels in and push forward – we always have and always will."

Ben Tipple

Co-op Live

"Seeing Co-op Live grow from an early team often to emerging as one of the most-celebrated live entertainment destinations in Europe has undoubtedly been the pinnacle of my career to date."

Ryan Cameron

Wasserman Music

"Authenticity is key to finding the corner of the industry where you can be yourself, while also being an asset to those around you."

Amy Hylands

CAA

"I’m proud of the growth I’ve experienced and of becoming a reliable voice in rooms where I never expected to be heard so soon."

Allie Gaylon

WME

"It’s my responsibility to make sure that my clients feel comfortable and safe on the road."

Kiana Rodriguez

The Zoo XYZ

"Find your people. Build community not just for support, but to collaborate and create real change together. Don’t shrink yourself to fit the room. Your identity is your strength."

We shine our rainbow-coloured light on some of the queer acts currently taking stages around the world by storm.

Nur-D

MN2S

Minneapolis-based Nur-D is creating something special. A mixture of infectious energy, sharp lyricism, strong storytelling, and a style that defies categorisation.

Tash Sultana

One Fiinix Live

Tash Sultana has never followed the script. The multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, sing- er-songwriter, and entrepreneur has built an

Millie Manders and The Shutup

Midnight Mango

Millie Manders and The Shutup create cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore.

Toya Delazy

Earth Agency

Toya Delazy is a London-based singer, producer, pianist, dancer, and performer, who is originally from KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

Cody Frost

X-ray Touring

Blending punk, rock, and hyperpop, angsty alternative act Cody Frost broke onto the scene with their debut EP IT’S NOT REAL in 2021.

JGrrey

Primary Talent International

Having first caught the public’s attention in 2017, JGrry has gone on to rack up millions of streams, with a fresh and soulful sound that swings between improvisation and revelation.

Tom Aspaul

Solo Agency

Tom Aspaul began his career writing hits for the likes of Kylie, Becky Hill, Suki Waterhouse, and Celeste, before releasing debut album Black Country Disco in ‘20 to critical acclaim.

PXSSY PALACE

ATC Live

PXSSY PALACE have been at the forefront of club culture for over a decade, setting trends and breaking boundaries both culturally and musically.

Nxdia

Wasserman Music

Playful, riotous, and unapologetic, Egyptian-Sudanese singer-songwriter Nxdia’s powerful nature runs through every vein of their alt-pop signature.

Benedict Cork

United Talent Agency

British singer-songwriter Benedict Cork was described by Sir Elton John as “sensational” and “a name to look out for” on his Beat 1 radio show – and rightfully so.

Miya Folick

Primary Talent International

LA-based singer-songwriter Miya Folick is driven by instinct and drawn to the murk and muck of growth rather than stalled by its complexity.

Forest Claudette

Pure Represents

The Forest Claudette sound moves effortlessly between two distinct loves for R&B and pop. Their sonic palette formed on the foundations of ‘00s hip-hop and a burgeoning wave of indie music.

"Don't be a drag, just be a queen"

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LGBTIQ+ List: Queer Pioneers 2025

What's Inside

Loud & Proud

The LGBTIQ+ List

In Full Bloem

Pride & Protest

Flying in the Face of Adversity

Great Southern Land

Comment & Columns

Queer Power

Finding a Cure for Tinnitus

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LGBTIQ+ List 2025

Katie Cavanagh

Chris Jammer

Oliver McGillick

Nicki Macleod

Melissa Ferrick

John Shortell

Paul Kemp

Shaq Milli

Mika Christoffersen

Anouk Ganpatsing

Judith Ritz

Dean Reynolds

Jane Chen

Glyn Fussell

Ben Tipple

Ryan Cameron

Amy Hylands

Allie Gaylon

Kiana Rodriguez

Christopher Tweed-Kent

Pride & Protest

Flying in the Face of Adversity: Touring in Conservative Countries

In Full Bloem: Kim Bloem’s 25 years in the business

Great Southern Land: Australia Health Check

Rock & Roll With The Punches: Bryan Adams Tour Report

Loud & Proud 2025

Nur-D

Tash Sultana

Millie Manders and The Shutup

Toya Delazy

Cody Frost

JGrrey

Tom Aspaul

PXSSY PALACE

Nxdia

Benedict Cork

Miya Folick

Forest Claudette

COMMENT

Artists aren’t just succeeding despite their queerness – they’re thriving because of it

Tinnitus is an occupational disease in the music industry

Touring life can take its toll on your physical and mental health. This isn’t weakness, it’s awareness

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