OUTLOUD LGBTQ+ Music Festival Debuts in Boston with Major Queer Artists

The OUTLOUD Music Festival made its East Coast debut in Boston at Suffolk Downs on June 21, 2025, featuring performances by prominent LGBTQ+ artists such as Grammy winner Kim Petras and drag icon Trixie Mattel. Created in 2020, OUTLOUD is a leading LGBTQ+ music brand dedicated to amplifying queer artistry through live events, with its flagship festival traditionally held in West Hollywood. Founder Jeff Consoletti, a Boston native, expressed that bringing the festival to his hometown is a meaningful homecoming, especially given Massachusetts' strong support for LGBTQ+ rights, including Boston's recent designation as a sanctuary city for transgender people. The festival provided attendees like Blaise Guerriero and Nia Hernandez a welcoming space to celebrate Pride, express themselves freely, and connect with like-minded individuals. Additional performers included Flo Milli, Rebecca Black, G Flip, Frankie Grande, Oompa, Big Body Kweeng, Hannah Rad, and Math3ca. OUTLOUD aims to foster community solidarity and resilience amid ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ population.