Review: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga turns Accor Stadium into a queer wonderland.

By Aaron Little

Sydney didn’t just host a concert— it hosted a full-scale gay awakening as Lady

Gaga stormed Accor Stadium and reminded us exactly why she remains pop’s

ultimate queer icon. It was loud, theatrical, sweaty in the best possible way, and

dripping in the kind of unapologetic energy that only Mother Monster can deliver.

From the first note, the stadium was hers. Gaga moved effortlessly between high-

camp spectacle and raw vocal moments, tearing through a career-spanning set that

hit all the right spots. This was pop at its most confident — big hooks, bigger visuals

and a performer completely in control of her power.

Dress Code: Gaga, Obviously

Let’s talk about the crowd — because wow. Accor Stadium felt less like a sporting

venue and more like a Saturday night dancefloor on Oxford Street. The dress-up

was next-level: leather harnesses, latex catsuits, disco glam, Chromatica pinks, Born

This Way horns, and enough looks to keep fetish stores in business for years.

It was genuinely refreshing to see so many people commit to the theme and the

moment. No half-measures, no playing it safe — just thousands of queers and allies

dressing up, showing skin, serving looks and fully leaning into the fantasy. The vibe?

Confident, sexy, joyful. Exactly how a Gaga crowd should be.

Born This Way Hits Different — Still

Then came Born This Way, and the tone shifted — not softer, but deeper. Before

launching into the song, Gaga spoke about identity, self-acceptance and community,

grounding the spectacle in something real. When the chorus hit, the stadium erupted

into a full-body sing-along that felt less like nostalgia and more like a reaffirmation.

More than a decade on, Born This Way still lands because it still matters. It’s a

reminder that queer visibility isn’t a trend — it’s survival, celebration and resistance

rolled into one very loud chorus.

More Than a Pop Star

Lady Gaga’s relationship with the LGBTQI+ community has never felt performative.

From day one, she’s stood with us — publicly, politically and personally. Her

advocacy for queer and trans rights, combined with the work of the Born This Way

Foundation, has cemented her legacy as more than just a pop superstar. She’s

family.

That connection was written all over the night — in the crowd, in the lyrics, and in the

way Gaga fed off the energy right back at us. This wasn’t a one-way performance; it

was a mutual exchange of love, sweat and solidarity.

Sydney, You Were That Girl

By the final song, Accor Stadium was buzzing — a sea of raised hands, messy hair,

smudged makeup and satisfied smiles. This was one of those nights that reminds

you why live music, queer spaces and pop culture still matter.

Lady Gaga didn’t just put on a show — she gave Sydney a night to remember. And

judging by the outfits, the energy and the very hoarse voices this morning, the gays

will be talking about this one for a long time.