Not only will Kylie Minogue appear at Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade on March 3, she’s also set to wow punters with a live performance at the official after-party, we can confirm today.

“Being part of Mardi Gras this year is so important to me because I know that so many of my fans make up the amazing community it represents,” the songstress says.

“Performing at the Party is my way of saying thanks for 25 amazing years together. It’s been a really beautiful relationship that has always been filled with overwhelming support and a lot of love.”

And the Mardi Gras crew are thrilled to welcome her back. Her last show at their annual party was way back in 1994. “We are already thrilled to have her watch the Parade with us, so having her perform live at Mardigrasland is a truly unique gift to our community and to Sydney at large,” gushes Michael Rolik, CEO of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Minogue adds to already stellar Party line-up, with singer-songwriter Sam Sparro announced yesterday, joining RuPaul, Sneaky Sound System, Chicane and a variety of local and international acts and DJs.

While finer details surrounding the singing sensation’s live Party performance are yet to be released, Mardi Gras can confirm that the performance will be unique to Mardi Gras and unique to Sydney, not to be seen anywhere else.

“We understand the magnitude of Kylie’s performance and are as excited as everyone else so we will do our best to ensure it’s made accessible to as many people as possible,” says Rolik. “This is after all an incredibly special gift from Kylie to her countless fans across our community, so we are going to make it a truly unforgettable night.”

Tickets for the Mardi Gras Party, planned for March 3 at the Entertainment Quarter, are selling well and are still available here.

Last month we revealed Minogue will be joining us at the Parade too, with a spectacular K25 float lined up to pay tribute to two and a half decades of Kylie’s music – and featuring over 200 dancers, reveals Rolik.

“It’s our community’s gesture of love to a performer who has given us 25 years of amazing artistry and Kylie is returning that love by performing for us later that evening at Mardigrasland.”