Yungblud opens up about identifying as pansexual, embracing the label that gives him freedom, and creating inclusive spaces through his music and BludFest.
Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) says that embracing the pansexual label has been a game-changer for both his personal confidence and his sense of authenticity.
In a new interview with Attitude Magazine published on July 3, the 27-year-old British rocker explains that pansexuality “is the [label] that allows me to be who I am; it’s the one with the most room for maneuver.”
He playfully refers to himself as “the pan man” and “the f—— saucepan,” and describes his sexuality as a “f—— simmering pan” that reflects its inherent fluidity and expansiveness.
Yungblud notes that since coming out in December 2020, he’s felt less insecure and more secure in his identity.
The main challenge, he says, has been defending his authenticity when others doubt the sincerity of his orientation—something he finds frustrating given that he has “only ever been myself.”
Yet, he remains committed to living openly and encouraging others to do the same.
A key extension of his inclusive ethos is BludFest, a music festival he created to offer a genuinely welcoming environment for fans.
Held in June at Milton Keynes Bowl, the event was designed so that young people could “feel safe in our space, or come out in our space, or really feel loved in our space.”
For Yungblud, nothing is more important than creating a community where queer and questioning individuals can celebrate identity without fear.
Reflecting on his initial coming-out interview with Attitude in December 2020, he recalled that declaring himself pansexual “f—— changed” his life.
At the time, he admitted feeling “weird” about making a public statement, but ultimately recognized that the label aligned with his experiences.
He even hesitated to identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community right away, wary of sensational headlines.
Yet in retrospect, he affirms that he “probably” does consider himself part of that broader movement.
Yungblud’s 2020 album Weird further explored these themes of gender, sexuality, mental health, and hope.
Described as “an album for the weirdest years of our lives,” it confronted depression, anxiety, drugs, love, and heartbreak.
Most importantly, it carried a message of resilience: “Is there a way out? Yeah, there f—— is, and it can get better no matter how dark it may get. I know that firsthand.”
