Playlist: Songs we’re celebrating Pride to

Outside our Sydney office, the streets have been painted with rainbows. Inside we’re vibing to our Spaceship Pride playlist, which we’ll be keeping updated through the festival period. Press play to share it with us.

Got a song to add to the list? Click through and share it with us.

In the meantime...

“What are you adding to our playlist, and why?”

Anhtai - Chief Product Officer & Vietnamese Iced Coffee maker extraordinaire

“I'd love to add Finally by CeCe Peniston, which is featured on the Priscilla Queen of the Desert soundtrack.

That movie came out when I was in Year 8 as a 13 year old kid - and I remember seeing it at the cinema at the time and was so happy to be exposed to a world that was full of colour, energy, expression and life.

Best of all it was an all-Aussie world - set in Sydney - so it felt so possible to be part of in my hometown. Can't tell you how many times I've danced and lip-synced to this song over the years!”

Zoe, Product designer & Creative entrepreneur

“G-Flip - Queen feat mxmtoon
Cub Sport - Party Pill
Years and Years - Shine
Troy Sivan - Dance to This, Youth
LANY - ILYSB
Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman
DJ Snake - Middle
Doja Cat - Streets
The Chainsmokers, ROZES - Roses”

Joe - UX writer & comedian

I only want to be with you - Dusty Springfield

“Aside from Dusty being a lesbian icon, this song is joyful, camp and all love! Danceable and fun and romantic, a party song for everyone.”

Zach - Ops manager & puppy dad

“For me, I feel like strong empowering songs by women have had a huge impact on my life growing up as a gay man in Sydney. Think like Cher, Celine Dion, Madonna, Kylie. Belting out those tunes at parties never gets old.

It also wouldn’t be a complete Pride playlist for me without throwing in a splash of Disney magic.

To finish it off, it’s important to recognise how far the world has come by looking at media like Heartstopper. What a beautiful portrayal of young innocent love and finding yourself. The soundtrack was stellar so there’s a touch of that there in there too. All of it sparks joy for me! And that’s what Pride is all about.”

Molli Sparks, International quilter

“Madonna has changed my life, but so many queer people's lives as well. She’s always embraced us for who we are, being a champion of LGBTQIA+ rights throughout her entire career, standing up for us during the HIV AIDS crisis when no one else would, and being a champion of trans rights now. She continuously invites queer people to participate in her career and shares her spotlight with them.

She's not only an amazing entertainer, musician and artist, but an amazing supporter of human rights. Her songs Holiday, Like a Prayer, Vogue, Hung Up, or any of them from her back catalogue would be a wonderful addition to any Pride playlist.”

Kayla, Customer Service professional & Dance floor voguer

“PURE/HONEY was heavily influenced by the ballroom culture (not the ballroom you’re thinking… this is better lol). Which is where voguing originated! The song includes the voice of Kevin Aviance who is an icon in the ballroom culture. If you’re not familiar with the ballroom scene, it originated in NYC and was founded by the African American LGBTQ+ community. Definitely recommend reading into it and watching some clips because it’s absolute fire.“

P.S I’ve also added this song in honour of a former colleague,  Andrew P, who always tore the house down with his voguing.