Pride Yearbook 2022
Remember that throughout history trans people have existed, whether theyve been accepted or not.
Pride is about more than just identity forTravis Alabanza.
In 2018, theEvening Standardnamed them one of themost influential under 25-year-olds.
A spot on theForbes Under 30list soon followed.
Alabanza also debuted theatre showOverflowat Londons Bush Theatre in 2020, which followed 2018saward-winningdebut stage productionBurgerz.
The latter was born from a transphobic encounter and went on to tour globally to widespread acclaim.
Reflecting on their own achievements during the50th anniversary year of UK Pride, Alabanza citesBurgerzas a personal highlight.
Im really proud of that show.
Its amazing that a show about my own experiences brought so many different people into my life.
Top of the agenda?
A really, really gay wedding.
I want to go to as many Pride festivals as possible.
Ive really missed them.
Whatsuperlativewould you give yourself for thethe 2022 Pride Yearbook?
Best and worst dressed.
What were some of your go-to songs or artists in high school?
Growing up I was a girl band fanatic.
I loved theSugababes,Girls Aloud, and evenN-Dubz.
I just loved pop, especially female pop artists and what they did for Queer people.
I also lost my sh*t at the British indie-pop girls like Marina and the Diamonds.
Today, Im listening toMykki Blanco.
Shes been a trailblazer in queer music for a really long time.
Im also back in Bristol now, and Ive been listening to a local trans musician calledFreddie Lewis.
Its really cool to see a talented trans artist from my area do really well.
Who is an important role model in your life, and what has that person taught you?
Ive got loads of role models, but if I have to pick one itd beDavid Hoyle.
He is a huge inspiration to me and such a drag legend.
Theres so much power in not fitting in.
Tell us about your self-care routine and mental health tips.
Also focusing on the small things really helps me.
Sometimes people have these grand ideas of how to improve their lives.
This article was originally published onJune 21, 2022
