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The LGBTQ+ Community in the Music Industry

First and foremost, Happy Pride month everyone! I have loving seeing everyone celebrating pride around the world and spreading love and support to one another.

As I have been scrolling through social media, I have seen many posts/stories/tweets of people showing their respects to those who lost their lives in the past too terrible events such as the Orlando Shooting in 2016.

That is why I feel that it is extremely important to celebrate and come together even if you may not be of the LGBTQ+ Community so that horrifying acts of violence, like the one in Orlando, can stop.
In support and celebration of pride month, I wanted to discuss my opinion of the LGBTQ+ community within the music industry.

I have always felt that music was a way to express oneself. Take Prince and David Bowie for example. They have always pushed the boundaries of gender norms with their music which paved a way for artists like Sia, Olly Alexander (Years and Years), Sam Smith, Lauren Jauregui (former Fifth Harmony member), Elton John, Halsey and so many others to be open and verbal about their sexuality.

As well as artists, the awareness and sensitivity of people in the LGBTQ+ community in executive positions in the industry have increased and continue to do so.
I know that the industry is not a perfect place, and we have a lot of work to do to make sure it is but, I hope that music and the industry will continue to always be open and excepting of the LGBTQ+ community and allows people a platform in which they can talk about it freely and spread love and support around the world.

If you disagree with me or feel that I missed something important, please don’t hesitate to email me, I would love to hear what you have to say.

I hope everyone continues to have a great Pride Month!

I’ll be back next Friday with a new post

Yours Truly

@TheTruthBehindtheMusic
Email: thetruthbehindthemusic1997@gmail.com

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