Chappell Roan says she’s still performing live to bring ‘queer people joy’– and we thank her for it
Chappell Roan’s touring purpose is “bringing queer people joy.” (Joseph Okpako/Getty)
Chappell Roan's touring purpose is “bringing queer people joy.” (Joseph Okpako/Getty)
“Pink Pony Club” singer Chappell Roan has explained that “bringing queer people joy” is the reason she still loves performing live.
The Grammy-Award-winning star has made several major touring appearances this year and said those shows were driven by her desire to ensure the LGBTQ+ community could bask in an evening of “peace and safety”.
At her final Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things show in Los Angeles at the weekend, Roan told the audience: “I wasn’t gonna do a US tour until the very last minute. I decided to do one and I’m so glad I did. Thank you for making it awesome.”
Chappell Roan’s remarks were underscored by acoustic chords from her track “Kaleidoscope.”
She went on to say: “I always felt: ‘Why am I putting myself through this? What is this for?’ Then I started doing shows again and it all made sense, it was to bring queer people joy and tell them that it’s OK.
‘The only thing that matters anymore is joy’
“There [are] so many things in the world that are so ‘f**k you’, then there is this. The only thing that matters anymore is joy, protecting that, and peace and safety. So, I hope you know that when you are here, you are safe, and I want you here.
“Even if you’re not queer, I hope you know that I include you. This isn’t just for the gays.”
“Thank you for being here and supporting me. This is the biggest headline show I’ve ever had.”
Profits from her pop-up shows in New York, Kansas City and Los Angeles have been donated to trans charities, and she is now in the early stages of recording a follow-up album to The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
Previously, she said a second album might not appear for five years.
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