The Gay UK Issue 2 : MR GAY UK | Page 33

Well, I should co co!  I've been splashing out on lots of new costumes and have found a great designer that I collaborate with to create some incredible one off pieces for a big event that I'm performing in called EABurns; who also makes incredible jewellery. Some of my favourite events I've performed at are gay events, I really look forward to Pride and are so grateful for the gay community for opening its arms to me and I can't wait till the next time. The secret to youth is? Botox! No not really (although that can help) I think the secret to youth is doing something that you love. I think my job keeps me young because it never feels like work and I'll happily spend 24 hours on a plane just so I can sing to people or spend days in a basement studio with no windows (which would be hell to some people), but feels amazing to me as I'm creating new music.   I think I'd snog Jessie J, Marry Boy George as I know he'll keep me laughing even though I think our sex life would be non existent for obvious reasons and I would avoid Justin Bieber (not because of him as an artist, we performed together in Paris last year as we are both on the same record label and he was amazing live) I just think it's cruel to have a monkey as a pet, so not down with that. THEGAYUK FEB/MARCH Now, you’ve gotten yourself a bit of a gay fan base (naturally!) Are we going to be seeing a lot more campness from the McDonald this year? 2014 INTERVIEW The best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Never eat yellow snow ;) Complete the sentence:  If all fails and you’ve only got £10 in your pocket… Don't worry you can still buy 10 things in Poundland :D ∎ What do you think the hot trends for 2014 are going to be? Musically speaking I think more deep house and 90's inspired tracks. Fashion wise I was hoping that Buffalo shoes are gonna make a big comeback as I've bought quite a few pairs on eBay, I think I'm having an early midlife crisis!  My other prediction is my album "I Like This Beat" being massive! You’ve done a few gigs in Russia, have you managed to connect with any gay fans whilst out there? It’s funny you should mention that as I'm going to Moscow this month and I'm very interested to perform there, my tour manager that’s coming with me on this trip is gay. I have performed in a gay club in Moscow last year but of course it wasn't openly a gay club. It's a real backward step that Russia has taken and has shocked the rest of the civilised world with its new policies. I started working with a gay charity last year called Warriors for Love in The Netherlands in conjunction with Amnesty International, which aims to promote equality for love no matter who you love worldwide. It's amazing to hear about the work they are doing and it's so easy to forget how lucky we are in Europe to the freedom we have and the equal rights we have compared to other places in the world. Marry Snog Avoid: Justin Bieber, Boy George, Jessie J? 33