Kylie is spinning around for WorldPride

The global LGBTQIA+ pride festival will be touching down in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time, and pop princess Kylie Minogue has been confirmed to headline the opening concert.

Sydney WorldPride CEO Kate Wickett said: "Kylie is not only a beloved musician and rainbow icon, but the highest selling Australian-born solo artist of all time. "We are honored and incredibly excited to have Kylie again stand with our community at Sydney WorldPride 2023 - the global rainbow family reunion we've been waiting for. "The city is expecting 500,000 attendees and tens of thousands of international visitors at Sydney WorldPride, which will run for 16 days from February 17 to March 5. The Sydney Mardi Gras will be part of the festival, among more than 300 events.