In what can only be described as a major slay, British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as headline performer of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ mammoth Bondi Beach Party – which is due to hit the golden sands of Sydney’s most iconic beach on Saturday, February 24.
Known for her electrifying blend of disco pop and electronica, our queen Sophie joins a stellar line-up of international and local artists. With a career spanning two decades of disco-tinged earworms, a celebration of the recent resurgence of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ will be a highlight of Sophie’s set.
It’s been more than 20 years since the hit 2001 single was released, but that vivid green glitter eyeshadow our pale goddess was sporting in the film clip as she boogied and sabotaged her way through her Strictly Ballroom fantasy still lives in our minds rent free. ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ recently climbed back to the top of the charts, thanks to its iconic use in the spicy new film Saltburn. The track has become a viral sensation, amassing millions of streams and topping Spotify's Viral 50 chart in the US.
This will be the first edition of Bondi Beach Party since the inaugural event during Sydney WorldPride last year, which was headlined by Nicole Scherzinger and saw a sea of 12,000 people in budgie smugglers and kaftans dancing from day, to dusk and into the night.
Joining Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the line-up this year is pop phenomenon Slayyyter (USA), and celebrated DJs Jay Jay Revlon (UK), Lagoon Femshaymer (UK) and Corey Craig (US). Local favourites Tyoow, Mama de Leche, and Beth Yen (ACT) will also be there to amplify the party vibes as the sun sets on this iconic global landmark.
Tickets for Bondi Beach Party are $239 +bf, and they’re selling fast. You can get your tickets now at mardigras.org.au.
Anticipation is building for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of love, diversity, and unity at the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival. Alongside the headline-grabbing Bondi Beach Party, the festival's packed schedule includes the mesmerising Mardi Gras Parade, followed by the electrifying official Mardi Gras Party headlined by Adam Lambert, and a bunch more community events that showcase the strength and vibrancy of LGBTQIA+ communities, offering something for everyone.
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