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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Credits Her LGBTQ+ Fans for Making Her Feel ‘Safe on Stage’

Sophie Ellis-Bextor spoke with Billboard about the importance of Pride Month and her queer fans before her WeHo Pride performance on Saturday (June 1)

In an interview with Billboard News before her set, the “Murder on the Dancefloor” singer spoke about her love for Pride events, saying that she was honored to be included among artists such as Kylie Minogue, Janelle Monáe and plenty of others. So, the fact that people might have been at home and unable to see their friends was a really significant loss,” she says.” When we were all back together, and looking at this sea of very young faces, it made me feel quite emotional.” The singer has already had a massive 2024, thanks to the resurgence of “Murder on the Dancefloor” after the song was featured in Emerald Fennell’s 2023 thriller Saltburn.

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