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Elizabeth Aubrey

Loraine James interview: ‘It’s a very weird time to be gay. Things are going a bit far-right’

Loraine James photographed by Natasha Pszenicki, with Monty Vann

(Picture: PHOTOGRAPHY NATASHA PSZENICKI)

Loraine James is “the most nervous I’ve ever been”. The innovative DIY electronic dance artist is busy preparing for her biggest show to date at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall when we speak, and she’s tying herself in knots about it.

“It’s not the same as any other show I’ve played,” she says in her soft north London tones; she’s been in rehearsals today for hours and still feels there is a lot of work to do. “I’ve never played with an orchestra before. It’s usually only me and my laptop.”

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