Vicky P Street Party Artists
Victoria's Pride 2025 Artist Information
Big Reveal! The first artists for Victoria’s Pride 2025 are here! 🌟
In partnership with the Victorian State Government @vicgovdffh, Midsumma Festival proudly delivers Victoria’s Pride, a state-wide celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities. Running from November to February, the festivities culminate in a vibrant street party on Sunday 9 February 2025 in Naarm/Melbourne’s iconic Gertrude and Smith Street precinct.
Bec Sandridge [she/her]
With a unique, angular and commanding stage presence, Bec Sandridge has toured the UK and Europe, lived in Scotland and toured across every state and territory of Australia, having played numerous festivals including Groovin’ The Moo, World Pride 2023, The Hills Are Alive, Big Pineapple, Mountain Sounds and Falls festival. Driven by shuffling drums and hooky guitars reminiscent of the late 70s and laden with Sandridge’s unmistakable voice, her single ‘Cost Of Love’ is without question, a testament to Sandridge’s ability to write a sophisticated and unforgettable pop-banger. Bec was the winner of Triple J Unearthed’s Yours and Owls Festival and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition judged by Dua Lipa, Chris Martin of Coldplay and Tom Waits.
Thndo [she/her] and the NHT All Star Band (Now Hear This)
Known as the ‘First Lady of Soul and R&B’, THNDO has commanded massive crowds at festivals such as Bluesfest, WOMADelaide, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Groovin the Moo and more. THNDO has also played sold out shows at Chapel-Off-Chapel that stunned audiences to the point of standing ovations and rave reviews. Her performances are a statement – a triumph of powerful lyricism, rich-ranged vocals and smooth backing instrumentation that turns onward the wheel of live music. THNDO’s EP ‘Life in Colour’ released in 2021 marked a new chapter of immersive songwriting. It touches on THNDO’s experiences of growing up black in Australia. Struggles with displacement, discrimination and a deeper understanding of black pride are interwoven with R&B, Hip Hop and Afrobeat’s elements to continue the narrative of her smash hit single ‘Numb’.
NHT All Star Band:
Leroy Macqueen [they/them]
Leroy is a brooding balladeer that combines their melodramatic baritone with the spirit of punk rock. They rose to fame as part of the punk band Gooch Palms, gaining a devoted global following with their energetic and rowdy shows. However, after a decade of success, Leroy decided to embark on a new musical journey. During the Melbourne lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, they rediscovered their love for classic Americana folk music. Their songwriting is deeply personal and honest, exploring themes of self-acceptance, dreams and realities of a life on the road. Their live performances are a thrilling mix of undeniable charisma, infectious energy, and off-the-cuff humour that leaves audiences wanting more.
