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When G Flip performs, they aren't just taking the stage but taking the reins on being something—or better yet, someone—that was missing from their personal journey.
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, G Flip has started a new chapter in their story as a music artist, including a leg of U.S. shows and freshly-released music. But one thing that has remained the same amongst all these new milestones? Their goal to "fill the gap" when it comes to being a LGBTQ+ role model.
"Growing up, I didn't have many queer figures in my life," G Flip exclusively shared with E! News. "I went to a Catholic primary school and high school—an all-girls high school—and being queer was never talked about. It was never around me and it wasn't really in the media that I was consuming either."
They continued, "And I know if it was around when I was growing up, it would have helped me out because my music is so queer-based. I know that if I was around as a kid, it would've helped me with my identity and my gender identity and sexuality."
So how does G Flip champion the LGBTQ+ community? For them, there is opportunity right in their own projects. The 27-year-old musician shared that 80% of the crew were queer on the set of their last two music videos, "GAY 4 ME" and "GET ME OUTTA HERE."
"My creative director Nas [Bogado] is part of the queer community," they shared. "They're amazing and me and Nas are very passionate about having a queer squad on these very queer-esque music videos and music videos in general. It's super important and God, it's fun."
On June 9, G Flip headlined a sold-out show at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Roxy, taking their talents and those two tracks (amongst many others) onstage with them. Post-performance, they shared that of all the moments during what was "one of the sweatiest shows" they have ever played, being behind the drum kit was their favorite part.
"Before I went solo, I initially thought I was gonna be a drummer for the rest of my life but there was always that itch inside me to be a lead singer or start a solo project," G Flip recalled. "So just seeing all the moments when I'm on drum kit, I really enjoy cause that's my safe little home. That's like where I grew my musicality and everything so just sitting behind the kit is like a very comfortable, peaceful place for me."
For more behind-the-scenes secrets from G Flip's show at The Roxy—and to learn about the new music that is on the way, keep reading. And find out when G Flip is coming to your neighborhood by visiting their website.
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