It’s Pride month in New York City so it was only natural to spend two nights with Australia’s glittering (self-dubbed) Lesbian Popstar Peach PRC. 

Every aspect of the stage was curated to Peach’s bubblegum pop Y2k aesthetic— from her full body pink glitter and extravagant makeup and stage outfits to the lighting and visuals. Shoutout to makeup artists Stirling Tull and Linnea Sumner who crafted these glittery looks. Their artwork makes for a striking appearance in the best way. The looks felt like a nod to Peach’s pink and sparkling essence and the aesthetics of drag performers and made both Peach and Chloe on guitar absolutely magnetic and eye-catching. In addition to the makeup looks, Peach continued to sparkle at the center of my attention from the artful lighting by Jackson Sto. 

Fans of Peach PRC are incredibly involved and dedicated to the artist, both nights I attended there were fan projects that filled the floor during specific songs. Night one at Warsaw fans held up paper hearts that read “Peach PRC saved me” and on the second night at Irving Plaza they filled the audience with rainbow flags during “God is a Freak.” There was a clear bond between the artist and her fans that was palpable even from the side of the stage, Peach’s smiles to the audience told all. She received many pigeon and pink themed gifts throughout the show from fans. The crowd was so loud and excited and most came for both nights— some fans coming from as far as Canada for the sold out Irving Plaza show.

Peach performed solo with Chloe Dadd on guitar. Peach is a captivating performer and her vocals across these two performances were some of her best. Between the dynamic Chloe and sparkling Peach on stage you’d be hard pressed to choose who to look at. The on-stage chemistry between the pair creates a sense of comfort, allowing them to tap into the emotions of the audience during what Peach dubbed the “sad section of the concert where we’re all gonna cry.” The pair sat on stage and performed Peach’s newest single, “Touchy Subject” to an audience that all certainly had to dab at their eyes. Her songwriting style is raw and vulnerable and they are well-suited to being performed live to a receptive audience who come in ready to feel. During this part of the set the audience sang along, harmonizing at times, captivated by the storytelling.

I think what makes Peach PRC such a compelling artist both on and off the stage is her authenticity to herself. She makes music about the deepest of emotions and puts so much of herself into each song that they take the listener on an emotional journey. Her performance celebrates the highs and lows of life and she is unafraid to be authentic to herself on stage. Her songs about her lesbian identity reflect this and the live show created a space for her concert attendees to also feel celebrated in their sexualities or gender identities. Peach was given a lesbian flag during the Pride flag fan project and the singer danced and proudly held up the flag, waving it for all to see. She also incorporates a stripper pole into the set, an ode to her previous profession. The audience loved the moments where she stepped out in 7 inch clear platforms and did tricks on the pole. She celebrates the journey that brought her to the glittery pop performances she puts on today. It was such a moving show to be at during Pride Month.

Check out our favorite photos of the night below. Full gallery will be up on our Facebook Page shortly.

All Photo Credit: Anya Tucker