Kylie Minogue on Ageism in Music

JAKARTA - Kylie Minogue condemned ageism and insisted she will continue to wear whatever she wants.

The singer, who is now 55 years old and has just released her new album Tension, said that despite her age, she is not ready to lose her image.

“It's not about being sexy, it's about being yourself. I wouldn't go to Tesco in thigh boots and a catsuit, but at Popland that's me. I don't even call it sexy because even that feels outdated," she told The Sun On Sunday.

“I love that there is power in living your own joy, your self-confidence, and your empowerment," Minogue continued.

“It's an acceptance and a kind of courage to feel confident and comfortable. I am very comfortable with what I do.”

She went on to say ageism will become irrelevant in the future.

“Soon ageism will be so uncool that you won't do it. Just let that person live and breathe in their space," the singer added.

“When people talk about ageism in music, then what they talk about is in terms of ‘we shouldn't talk about it’. It's almost irrelevant."

“I think the younger generation is open-minded so they don't have a problem with it.”