Louder Than Labels: Bimini

To celebrate Pride, Skiddle has been spotlighting some queer talent with our series Louder Than Labels. Highlighting artists at the forefront of queer culture, we've previously had interviews with Mandidextrous and Jase Jeffrey. These interviews have seen them share their thoughts and experiences within the LGBTQ+ music scene.

This time, it's the turn of Bimini, who you may have seen rise to prominence on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. The drag queen's personality shone through on the show, as Bimini became one of the UK version's most identifiable contestants. Since the show, Bimini has turned their attention to music, throwing queer raves such as House Of Trash. 

Now an artist in their own right, with singles such as 'God Save The Queen' and 'Keep On Dancing', they are just getting started. We spoke to them about authenticity in the queer scene, moving to London at 19 and sparking important conversations.

Growing up, was there a local queer scene you felt part of, or was it something you found yourself longing for?

"I grew up in a small seaside town where being queer wasn’t exactly visible. If there was a scene, it was underground—like, deep underground. I didn’t have access to community or representation, so I was always looking elsewhere, imagining a world where I could exist fully. I romanticised cities, spaces where people were unapologetic in who they were. When I moved to London at 19, I found it. East London’s queer nightlife became my sanctuary. The chaos, the beauty, the politics it gave me language for who I was and what I wanted to say."

When you started out, what kind of impact did you hope to have on the queer scene?

"I just wanted to take up space in a way that felt honest. I wasn’t trying to be polished or perfect—I wanted to bring mess, truth, and heart. I’ve always believed that visibility is important, but it has to be meaningful. I hoped that by being myself, loud, political, vulnerable, chaotic it would give others permission to do the same. I wanted to turn shame into celebration, and show that queerness isn’t one thing. it’s infinite. The goal was never to fit in. It was to break something open."

What does it mean to be a queer artist in today’s music scene?

"It means doing everything with intention. Because being queer in music still isn’t easy. There are more of us now, yes, but we’re still fighting to be seen beyond the tokenism, beyond Pride season bookings. Queer artists have always set the tone. We shape culture, shift sound, influence fashion, and spark conversations but we don’t always get the credit or the resources. So for me, being a queer artist now is about not waiting for permission. It’s about making noise on your own terms and building community as you go. It’s not just music, it’s movement."

How do you hope queer artists in the future will see your work or legacy?

"I hope they see someone who was never perfect but in the end they have never diluted anything. Someone who made space by just being themselves, flawed, fearless, but forever evolving. I want them to feel like they don’t have to fit a narrative or water themselves down to be successful because when that has been pushed on to me, it was such a low point in my career. I hope they listen to what I’ve made, or watch something I’ve done, and think, 'If they could do it their way, so can I.' I want to leave doors open. Wide open."

What’s your favourite queer anthem and why?

Sylvester – 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)'. No question. That track is pure queer euphoria. It’s declaring. Sylvester embodied joy and freedom in a way that still hits hard today. It’s sweaty, sexy, spiritual. It’s the kind of track that makes you throw your head back and scream the lyrics like a prayer. That’s what queer anthems should do—make you feel powerful in your skin, like the most alive version of yourself.

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