QX Gaygala

February 6, 2023

Omar Rudberg was a central figure at the QX Gay Gala 2023 (held in February 2023), where he served as both the opening and closing musical act.

Musical Performances

Opening Number: Rudberg opened the gala with a live performance of "Simon's Song", the emotional track from his hit Netflix series Young Royals.
Closing Number: He closed the event with a high-energy cover of the Pointer Sisters' hit "I'm So Excited", performing alongside the band Cotton Club.
Live Release: Due to high fan demand, the live version of "I'm So Excited" (Live at QX Gala) was officially released on streaming platforms in March 2023.

Key Moments & Awards

Presence: He attended the gala at Cirkus in Stockholm alongside his Young Royals co-star Edvin Ryding.
Recognition: While Rudberg had previously won "Duo of the Year" with Ryding in 2022, he remained a prominent nominee and award presenter at the 2023 event.
Fan Reaction: Global fans famously lobbied for the full video of his closing performance after the initial TV broadcast was edited for time.