Jack Vidgen joins Alli Simpson and Richard Reid as the first ever Virgin Pride Flight takes off ahead of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Jack Vidgen was the first one aboard when the first ever Virgin Pride Flight took off on Friday.
The singer, 24, was joined by Richard Reid, Sophia Cachia and Alli Simpson when the plane left Brisbane bound for Sydney.
The one-off Virgin Australia flight was entirely operated by LGBTQ+ cabin crew and allies is brought more than 120 passengers to Sydney ahead of the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.
Pride! Jack Vidgen was the first one aboard when the first ever Virgin Pride Flight took off on Friday. The singer, 24, was joined by Richard Reid, Sophia Cachia and Alli Simpson when the plane left Brisbane bound for Sydney. All pictured
Jack, wearing a pale pink ‘free Britney’ t-shirt and rainbow face mask, handed over his boarding pass to staff as he entered the plane.
Behind him in line was legendary drag queen Maxi Shield, who was dressed in her glittering finery.
Alli meanwhile opted for black while carrying a LGBTQ+ flag in her hand, beaming for the camera.
Virgin: Jack, wearing a pale pink ‘free Britney’ t-shirt and rainbow face mask, handed over his boarding pass to staff as he entered the plane
Plane awesome: Behind him on the flight was legendary drag queen Maxi Shield, who was dressed in her glittering finery
Big deal! The one-off Virgin Australia flight was entirely operated by LGBTQ+ cabin crew and allies is brought more than 120 passengers to Sydney ahead of the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade
Richard, 56, opted for a floral shirt and jeans, and shot the camera a grin as he made a peace sign.
Blogger Sophia, 30, looked chick in a black crop top, wide-leg jeans and a green blazer.
One on the plane, Jack got comfortable, enjoying a can of soda, sweets and carrying a rainbow flag.
Looking good: Alli (right) meanwhile opted for a black outfit while carrying a LGBTQ+ flag
Peace! Richard, 56, (left) opted for a floral shirt and jeans, and shot the camera a grin as he made a peace sign
Cool: Blogger Sophia, 30, looked chick in a black crop top, wide-leg jeans and a green blazer
Jack revealed to The Daily Telegraph that his appearance at Mardi Gras would be the first time he has ever participated in the parade, despite coming out as gay at age 19.
The former Australia’s Got Talent winner will sing Ultra Naté’s dance hit Free on furniture brand Koala’s float.
‘It is really nice to be in a place where I can be openly myself and be gay and proud and be really happy with that,’ Jack told the publication.
First timer! Jack revealed to The Daily Telegraph that his appearance at Mardi Gras would be the first time he has ever participated in the parade, despite coming out as gay at age 19