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Boy George Wants to Write a 'Bit Gay' Eurovision Song for the UK

Boy George wants to write a 'bit gay' Eurovision song for the United Kingdom. He also received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards, presented by Jean Paul Gaultier.

RainbowNews EditorialMay 29, 2026 — Verenigd Koninkrijk3 min read
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Boy George is famous for being the singer of Culture Club. He is one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ artists in music history. Now he wants to help the United Kingdom at Eurovision.

Boy George said he wants to write a Eurovision song for the UK. He described the song as 'a bit gay'. He made this announcement after the UK had a disappointing result in 2026. The UK crashed out early in the competition that year.

Despite that bad result, Boy George is still positive. He believes the UK deserves a strong and proud LGBTQ+ anthem. He thinks a bold and colourful song can make a difference. Eurovision has always celebrated diversity and self-expression. A 'bit gay' song fits perfectly into that spirit.

Boy George also had another reason to celebrate recently. He received a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards. This is a very important honour in the UK LGBTQ+ community. The award recognises his long career and his positive impact on LGBTQ+ culture.

The award was presented by the legendary French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Gaultier is also a well-known LGBTQ+ ally and icon. It was a special moment for both of them. Many fans and supporters attended the ceremony.

Boy George has been an openly gay artist since the 1980s. His band Culture Club had huge hits like 'Karma Chameleon' and 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me'. He helped make gender-bending fashion and LGBTQ+ visibility more mainstream. His influence on pop culture is enormous.

The idea of a 'bit gay' Eurovision entry is exciting for many fans. Eurovision is already a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture in many ways. Several past winners have been openly LGBTQ+ artists. The UK sending a queer-inspired song could be a powerful statement.

It is not yet confirmed if Boy George will officially write the UK's Eurovision entry. But his enthusiasm and passion are clear. LGBTQ+ fans across the UK are hopeful. A Boy George Eurovision song would be a moment to remember.

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