DATE: February 4th, 2016
LOCATION: Showbox Sodo
OPENING ACTS: ALLIE X
DISCOVERED THROUGH: YouTube
FAVORITE SONG: TALK ME DOWN
My sister, Jenna, wanted to go to Troye Sivan, so I got us 2 tickets for Christmas! I'd enjoyed his EP, but had no idea what I was in for. I definitely liked his debut album, but after seeing him perform these songs in concert, I fell in love.
Troye started out as a small, Australian YouTuber. He's grown so famous that he's able to have a worldwide tour... And he deserves every ounce of success he's achieved. No kinder, more genuine celebrity exists. I'm completely sure of it.
My favorite part of the concert was when he performed the song "Heaven". While introducing it, he explained that when he came out as gay, there were all these questions about "Will I get into heaven, being the way I am?" This, of course, filled the song with more sense- Without losing a piece of me, how do I get to heaven? By this point, I'd definitely teared up, but then he went on to say "I assume some of you are apart of the LGBT community..." and so many people cheered. This is when I had to hold some tears back. Being straight, I will never have to face the difficult questions and choices that non-straight people do. It's unfair to them and heart-breaking to me. Troye's concert was a beautiful reminder of the privileges I have and the strength that he has.
My advice: if you ever get the chance to see Troye, do it. He's wonderful and talented and a great performer. I have nothing but the highest respect for him. Plus- all the lighting was so fantastically done... Just a great experience. And a good way to kick off this year's concert season.
-Jordan xx
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