Update: Sivan appeared on the night and sang along to some of his songs.
Exclusive: Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan will attend the Mardi Gras after-party, Gay Sydney News has confirmed – but whether he performs might just depend on the night’s vibe.
“Troye will be attending the Mardi Gras After Party,” a spokeswoman at EMI, Sivan’s Australian label, said in an email on Monday night.
It follows Gay Sydney News reporting in late January that Sivan’s plans for Mardi Gras had not then been locked in and that he wasn’t performing.
“Troye is not performing, nor has he been confirmed to attend Mardi Gras this year,” his publicist said then.
The Aussie pop star hasn’t performed at a Mardi Gras before. But Leland, one of the producers of several of his songs, is scheduled to perform “with friends” at the after-party, leading to speculation Sivan may sing.
Meanwhile, rumours are swirling that Kylie Minogue may also make an appearance at the after-party.
Pedestrian.tv reported on Monday that an “insider” had told the publication that Minogue, in addition to Sivan, would be “popping up at the Mardi Gras after party unannounced”.
“It’s unclear if they will be performing or just showing their faces,” Pedestrian reported.
Gay Sydney News has separately heard unconfirmed information that Minogue might appear but has been unable to corroborate it.
Minogue performed during the 2023 WorldPride opening party with her sister. Before then, she hadn’t performed at Mardi Gras since 2012.
The Queen of Pop is performing a sold-out show at Qudos Bank Arena on the Saturday night of the after-party.
Mardi Gras declined to comment.
Tickets to the official Mardi Gras 2025 after-party are $246.95 including the booking fee.
Editor’s note: Journalists Eliot Hastie and Ben Grubb pay $50 annually for Mardi Gras memberships to access discounts, including at retail stores and bars, but don’t use the membership’s voting rights.
Eliot Hastie is a senior news producer at Channel Ten, reporting on a range of general stories, specialising in foreign affairs and LGBTQ+ stories. He’s also a reporter for Gay Sydney News, where he covers LGBTQIA+ culture, politics and nightlife. He previously helped to build and launch ausbiz, Australia's only live streaming finance news channel, where he was also an executive producer and host. He has previously worked as a finance and business journalist for publications including Fintech Business, Real Estate Business and other Momentum Media titles. Eliot holds a journalism degree from the University of Westminster and brings experience in both broadcast and digital reporting. Contact Eliot: eliot.hastie@gaysydneynews.com.au
Ben Grubb is the founder and editor of Gay Sydney News, an independent publication covering LGBTQIA+ news. A journalist with more than 15 years' experience, he has reported and edited for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WAToday, Brisbane Times, The Australian Financial Review, News.com.au, ZDNet, TelecomTimes and iTnews, primarily on the topic of technology. He previously hosted The Informer, a queer current affairs program on Melbourne’s JOY 94.9 radio station, and contributes to LGBTQIA+ media including Stun Magazine. Ben has also appeared as a technology commentator on Channel Ten's The Project, ABC RN’s Download This Show and commercial radio stations 2UE, 2GB and 6PR. Contact Ben: ben.grubb@gaysydneynews.com.au
