"I Adore Me" by TEEO chosen as West Pride's Official Pride Song 2023
Gothenburg, Sweden, June 26th. West Pride proudly presents TEEO as the artist behind West Pride's official Pride Song. With his song "I Adore Me," TEEO takes us on a journey of love and strength while highlighting the challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals face in today's society.
I Adore Me was co-written by TEEO together with the Swedish artist Mariette, known from the Swedish "Melodifestivalen" where the entries for the Eurovision Song Contest are voted for.
"I am incredibly proud to represent our community through 'I Adore Me.' The song symbolizes a world where we are strong and loved, and I hope the message reaches as many people as possible during West Pride in Gothenburg," says TEEO.
TEEO will perform "I Adore Me" on multiple occasions at Pride Park during West Pride, Bältespännarparken, Gothenburg, from June 8th to 10th. The song serves as a manifestation to remind us that we are unbeatable and loved for who we are. With its powerful melody and nuanced energy, TEEO creates an experience that touches and inspires the audience.
"The first time we heard 'I Adore Me,' the jury was floored. The song encapsulates everything that West Pride stands and works for - be who you are and be proud of it! It's also exciting to highlight TEEO, a young rising star in the music industry who is open and proud of being gay," says Anders Olsson, producer of West Pride's stage program.
"It's truly magical that we can showcase a phenomenal artist and newly written pop music through the competition to select an official Pride Song at West Pride. I already love 'I Adore Me,'" says Tasso Stafilidis, CEO of West Pride.
About TEEO
TEEO, an artist and songwriter, is 19 years old and resides in Tingsryd, outside Växjö, in southern Sweden. He has a passion for music and has actively developed his career as an artist in recent years, alongside his manager and mentor Mariette.
TEEO is a synth and indie-pop artist who, despite his young age, has several years of experience in both studio recordings and live performances. In 2019, TEEO released his debut single, "For You and I," which premiered on the main stage during Stockholm Pride in front of an audience of over 10,000 people. The song gained international recognition and reached the major British radio channel, Amazing Radio, with hundreds of thousands of listeners playing "For You and I." TEEO has previously performed at West Pride in 2021 and 2022. His music is described as emotionally explosive and expressive indie pop/rock, with lyrics focusing on love relationships and messages about embracing one's true self.
About West Pride's competition - Pride Song of the Year
Earlier this spring, West Pride announced its annual Pride Song competition to select the festival's official Pride Song for 2023. The jury consisted of Karin Gunnarsson, the producer of Melodifestivalen, Ronny Larsson, editor-in-chief of QX magazine, artist and songwriter Fredrik Kempe, and West Pride's stage producer Anders Olsson.
About West Pride
West Pride is Gothenburg's most vibrant festival - a unique art and cultural festival that addresses norm-criticism and the life situations of LGBTQIA+ individuals through art and culture, featuring over 100,000 visitors and 300 program events. The festival is free for attendees and primarily caters to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Gothenburg and Västra Götaland, as well as a broader national and international audience.
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