In a Vogue interview released on 20 June 2019, Perth-born singer Troye Sivan reflected on coming out, the pressure of being treated as a representative of the LGBTQ community, and the music that shaped his songwriting. PerthNow’s report followed two days later, on 22 June 2019. The exchange was part of Vogue’s rapid-fire “73 Questions,” filmed at Sivan’s manager’s home in Los Angeles.
What Sivan said about coming out
Sivan described his 2013 YouTube coming-out video as the most impactful moment in his life. PerthNow reported that he filmed it at his family’s home in Dianella, Perth. In Vogue’s transcript, he explained that he had become proud of being gay in his personal life and wanted to share that publicly: “I did do it on YouTube. I had just got to this place where I was so gay in my personal life and really proud of it and I was like, ‘I want to share this with the whole world’.”
PerthNow’s 22 June 2019 report and Vogue’s interview and transcript capture the exchange from different angles; the quotation above follows Vogue’s transcript.
Why he felt uneasy being called a face of LGBTQ people
Sivan said he was uncomfortable being selected as one of the faces of the LGBTQ community because it includes people with a wide range of identities and experiences. In PerthNow’s account, he called the experience “weird and scary.” His concern was about the limits of representation: one person cannot stand in for a community he described as so diverse.
#1 Best Overall
The community work he found rewarding
In Vogue’s interview, Sivan named working with LGBTQ organizations as one of the most rewarding experiences in his life: “I think it’s probably getting to work with all the LGBTQ organizations that I work with.” The answer offers a counterpoint to his discomfort with being treated as a singular representative: he valued practical work alongside organizations while recognizing the community’s diversity.
Three albums he said informed his musical style
When asked about records that shaped his musical style, Sivan named:
Rank #2
- Body Talk by Robyn
- Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
- Blue by Joni Mitchell
These were three albums he singled out in the interview, not an exhaustive list of his influences.
What the 2019 report said about his family and personal life
PerthNow reported that Sivan credited his mother’s online petition opposing Queensland’s “gay panic” murder defence with helping abolish the defence there. That is the account given in the 2019 story; it does not, by itself, provide a full legal history of the issue.
Do these 3 things before closing this tab:
1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsThe report also mentioned Sivan’s then-current boyfriend, Jacob Bixenman, and said Sivan was about to begin writing his third album. Those details describe what was reported in June 2019 and should not be read as statements about his present relationship or career. Asked for his mother’s advice, he recalled: “Don’t get a big head or I’ll give you a smack.”
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to read the interview
Vogue presented the conversation as a rapid-fire 73-question interview, not an in-depth profile. Its transcript ranges from coming out and songwriting to lighter prompts, including Australian coffee. The answers are useful snapshots of what Sivan chose to share at that moment, but brief responses should not be mistaken for a comprehensive account of his life.
Read the PerthNow story and view Vogue’s 73 Questions interview and transcript.
Quick Recap
Best Value
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
Recommended Free Tools
