At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Troye Sivan expressed his pride in the growing visibility of queer artists and their music. In an interview ahead of the ceremony, the Australian singer shared his excitement about the increasing recognition of queer music, emphasizing that, this year more than ever, queer music is being celebrated as just music, period.
“I think this year, more than ever at the Grammys, I feel like you can see that queer music is just music, period,” Sivan said. “And we are so well-represented this year, and it makes me very, very proud and very excited. I’m very excited for everyone who’s nominated.”
This year’s Grammys saw a significant increase in representation for LGBTQ+ artists, with many queer musicians receiving nominations and accolades. Sivan, who has become one of the most prominent openly gay artists in mainstream music, praised the growing acceptance and recognition of queer voices in an industry that has often marginalized them.
Leland Reflects on Queer Representation in Music
Leland, a frequent collaborator with Sivan and a successful producer in his own right, also shared his thoughts on the importance of queer visibility in the music industry. He pointed to the event as an inspiring moment for both established artists and newcomers, especially young queer musicians.
“Tonight, yeah, it’s just a wonderful celebration. I’m excited to be supporting our friends that it feels like we’ve come up with for a long time,” Leland said. “And that really should be an inspiration to younger queer artists and musicians because you are absolutely capable of anything. You just have to persevere.”
Performers such as Chappell Roan, Doechii, Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Willow, Clairo, Kaytranada, Kehlani, and Anitta have all received multiple nominations, with Roan and Eilish both up for some of the biggest awards of the night: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
The emphasis on queer talent at the Grammys this year marks a significant shift in the industry, as artists from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum continue to break barriers and gain recognition.
The 2025 Grammys promise to be a landmark night for queer artists, as their music and performances take center stage. With nominees like Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Troye Sivan leading the charge, queer representation at the Grammys has never been stronger. As the music industry continues to embrace diversity and inclusivity, the 2025 Grammys will serve as a powerful reminder of how far queer artists have come and the immense talent they bring to the world of music.
