Charli XCX and UK music stars sign open letter supporting trans rights after Supreme Court ruling on gender recognition.
Music’s always been more than just ear candy—it’s a megaphone for the marginalized, a place where the freaks and dreamers get their say. And right now, it’s blasting at full volume.
Charli XCX and a dazzling lineup of UK music stars have thrown their weight behind an open letter supporting the trans community, sparked by a UK Supreme Court ruling that’s got everyone riled up. On April 16, 2025, the court decided “woman” means biological sex only, leaving trans women with Gender Recognition Certificates out in the cold.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gave it a thumbs-up, but the music world? They’re not having it.
This isn’t just a polite memo—it’s a glitter-bombed call to arms. Spearheaded by artist Tom Rasmussen and publicist Tom Mehrtens, the letter’s signed by a who’s who of talent: Olly Alexander, Rina Sawayama, Self Esteem, Jessie Ware, Wolf Alice, and even Little Mix’s Perrie and Leigh-Anne.
Then there’s Charli XCX, whose queer anthems have long been a safe haven for outsiders. Together, they’re telling the industry to ditch the ruling and embrace inclusivity like it’s the hottest new track.
The ruling itself? A gut punch. By tying womanhood to biology, it strips legal recognition from trans women under equality law. Protests kicked off, and the arts scene—authors, actors, now musicians—rallied fast. This letter’s no mere celebrity flex; it’s a demand for the whole music machine, from label execs to fans, to stand up.
“Music has the power to unite, to inspire, and to reflect the richness of the human experience,” it declares. And in a world that feels like it’s spinning off its axis, that unity’s a lifeline.
This isn’t new territory for music—think Bowie’s swagger or Beyoncé’s anthems; it’s always been the beat of change. In 2025, with trans rights under fire, these artists are proving solidarity’s an action, not a buzzword. Want in? If you’re in the UK music scene, sign on.
Otherwise, back trans rights groups, learn the stakes, or just crank some Charli XCX and move. Because even when the system falters, there’s always a rhythm to fight with—and a crew to fight alongside.
Source Music Week
