Four decades in, there’s a reason why we still can’t get Kylie Minogue out of our heads. Pop princess, disco queen, gay icon and one of the most enduring figures in music, Kylie is a bona fide legend.
To celebrate all things Kylie and the release of author and journalist Michael Cragg’s new book, Can’t Get You Out Of My Head: In Search of Kylie, we’re hosting a very special Kylie-themed night at The Victoria. Alongside a Q&A with Michael, we’ll be putting your pop knowledge to the test with the Ultimate Kylie Quiz.
Whether you’re a casual fan, a lifelong stan or somewhere between Light Years and Fever, prepare to Step Back in Time, embrace the Tension and prove that you really do know your Kylie. So polish your gold hot pants, dust off those old copies of Smash Hits and get ready to win some poptastic prizes. Because this night is all about one thing: Kylie Minogue.
About the book:
From her late-80s beginnings, capturing our hearts as Charlene in Neighbours and singing ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ in a bubble bath, to her gold-plated hits like ‘Spinning Around’ and ‘Padam Padam’ soundtracking the euphoria of dancefloors the world over, there is only one Kylie Minogue.
She has sold over eighty-million records internationally, is the best-selling Australian pop star of all time and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, fashion and photography across her various shape-shifting eras. She is, undoubtedly, a modern-day icon. But who is the ‘real’ Kylie? And how has she remained a mystery while also navigating a forty-year career in the fickle world of pop?
Award-winning writer Michael Cragg takes us on a journey into the psyche of one of the world’s most enigmatic pop stars. Via a mix of brand new interviews, a dash of oral history and some playful music writing, Can’t Get You Out of My Head aims to put the pop puzzle pieces together.
“Michael Cragg is the greatest chronicler of modern pop and he has found the perfect subject. Any story that takes in Neighbours, Nick Cave and Pete Waterman needs to be told this well” – Josh Widdicombe
“Cragg investigates the beautiful enigma that is Kylie, interweaving pin-sharp journalism, personal experience and a deeply held belief in the power and wonder of perfect pop. Funny, clever and touching, this book is a delight” – Miranda Sawyer