Kylie Minogue To Headline Sydney WorldPride 2023

Kylie Minogue is to headline Sydney WorldPride’s at its opening ceremony in 2023.

The Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert is set to take place at The Domain on February 24 and will see the "Spinning Around" singer deliver a set crafted for the evening.

“For the first time ever, WorldPride is coming to the Southern Hemisphere,” Kylie said of the occasion. “YES! I’m so excited to announce that I will be performing at the opening concert in Sydney on February 24, 2023 at The Domain. Can’t wait to see you there!”

Hosted by Courtney Act and Casey Donovan, the opening will be broadcast nationally on ABC TV, according to Gay Times.

The CEO of Sydney WorldPride and first woman to hold the position, Kate Wickett, shared her excitement over having Kylie perform. “Kylie is not only a beloved musician and rainbow icon, but the highest selling Australian-born solo artist of all time. We are honored and INCREDIBLY excited to have Kylie again stand with our community at Sydney WorldPride 2023 – the global rainbow family reunion we’ve been waiting for.”

Further acts are expected to be announced in due course.

Ben Franklin, the NSW Minister for Tourism and Minister for the Arts, said the city is “expecting 500,000 attendees and tens of thousands of international visitors.”

“We are ready to celebrate and showcase our diverse and inclusive city to a global audience and highlight our creativity, innovation and unique natural and cultural experiences that the Harbour City is internationally renowned for,” Franklin continued.

“As the major strategic partner of Sydney WorldPride, the NSW Government welcomes the announcement of Kylie Minogue as a headline performer.”

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