Troye Sivan releases the single “Party” along with a cinematic music video. The video opens on a medieval, muddy battlefield, then follows Sivan as he returns to his castle and joins a choreography-heavy celebration. Outlets describe the clip as visually elaborate, with some content intended for mature audiences.
Both reports highlight that the video includes narration voiced by Sir Ian McKellen. Billboard quotes Sivan saying he was excited to ask McKellen to participate and that McKellen agreed. Stereogum adds context, noting Sivan has known McKellen for more than half of his life, including their work together in a stage production of Waiting for Godot when Sivan was 14.
The coverage focuses on different aspects: Stereogum emphasizes the video’s visuals and performance, while Billboard foregrounds the release announcement and the involvement of McKellen. Both frame the “Madonna-sampling” element as a key part of the song’s presentation and the overall concept of the project.
