‘Hearing my song at a gay nightclub for the first time was amazing’: Alfie Arcuri
This interview with singer and winner of The Voice Alfie Arcuri is part of our regular聽Backstage Observer聽series with Australian powerhouse singer聽. In the series, he鈥檒l chat with artists about their life and experiences.
Last year Arcuri was quite vocal during the marriage equality debate, releasing the empowering track Love is Love to help advocate for same-sex marriage. He also to help raise money for people living with HIV.
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What鈥檚 been your favourite career highlight?
I鈥檇 say performing at the results announcement for marriage equality. It was such an emotional day and experience.
What鈥檚 the one item you can’t live without?
Ah, unfortunately my phone – it gives me major anxiety.
What鈥檚 one song you wished you鈥檇 written?
Sam Smith’s Stay With Me.
Skittles or M&Ms?
Well I eat M&Ms more regularly, so I鈥檒l say them!
What鈥檚 your pre-show ritual?
I listen to Madonna’s Like a Prayer. When it’s blaring in my ears it helps me to zone out and get really excited.
What鈥檚 your favourite song to perform?
I love singing Dancing On My Own or I Wanna Dance With Somebody – and I just realised the irony in that!
How was your Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras was amazing, probably the best for me so far. The parade made me feel so proud and emotional.
What do your LGBTI fans mean to you?
They mean everything. So many of the younger ones remind me of myself when I was their age, and having them reach out to me saying how much my songs resonate with them and the way they are currently feeling really blows my mind and makes me feel so grateful for what I get to do as a job.
What鈥檚 your favourite experience in a gay nightclub?
Probably hearing my song for the first time. That was amazing.
What’s coming up in 2018?
I have new material coming out soon – I鈥檓 very excited about it! Stay tuned.
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