The Count of Monte Disco, aka Kipp, is an Orlando native who was ready to jump on deck and hit the decks to raise money for his home town! When he's not reporting on the city's most riveting expat news, The Count can be seen swooping around the Beijing streets at night, playing music the common folk didn't even know they were missing, but have always needed to hear.
Saucy
Saucy, aka Andrew Moo, aka Hatchery marketing manager and philanthropist extraordinaire, is known for his smooth-as-sauce style and disco sounds. He is excited to be a part of this event in more ways than one and hopes that you'll come back to Hatchery even after the music's stopped!
Ariel
Ariel, whose real name is also Ariel, is an owner of Más, the celebrated, LGBTQ-freindly cocktail bar in Beijing's hutongs. Ariel hails from Florida and felt it was particularly important to reach out to his community in this time of need. When he's not mixing up delicious drinks, you might see him mixing some seriously fun dance music! Expect a scorching mix of Latin and tropical rhythms with a spaced-out disco twist -- Ariel will take you through the Caribbean, Africa, across Asia and back again, taking global grooves to a whole new level.
Oops2
One of the foundational members of Beijing DJ crew Raw Meat (生肉), Oops2 brings a unique style and panache to everything he does. He is a dance music afficianado with a truly eclectic style. For this event, Oops will be playing all sorts of hoppin' house music and honoring those lost by creating more posivity and joy for everyone who wants to dance!
After discovering electronic music during his teen years in Holland clubs, Crystal Bones, aka Diego, decided to work in the music industry in Paris for quality underground labels from all over the world (BBe, !K7, Strut, BPitch Control, Ninja Tune, etc…). He then started collecting records, DJing in bars, clubs and for all sorts of events. After 10 years of music activism in France, he decided to move to Beijing to spread his love of music even further. Here he is part of the Dim Sum Disco crew, who share a passion for Disco and House, first in Haze and then in Migas. He also joined Black Sheep to play more intense techno sounds. He can be seen shining and shimmering around Beijing's top music venues and parties! Crystal Bones' unique style will get people pumped to raise money at this event--from funk to techno, disco to house--as long as people have a smile on their face and their feet keep moving, Crystal Bones is happy!
Tag team, back again! Juhstynn, aka Justin Culkin and Signal, aka Robbie, can't wait to throw some love into the universe by bringing feel-good grooves to this one-of-a-kind dance party. Juhstynn, man about town, is a regular DJ at Miga's and some of Beijing's hottest night spots. Signal prefers to remain anonymous.
Baby Bok Choy + Gary Boozy
Reunited and it feels so good! Gary Boozy, aka Ghoulfren, aka Reed Russel, can often be seen around Beijing's darkest, dankest dance haunts tearing it up with his signature late night sounds. Baby Bok Choy, aka Rebecca Victor, aka organizer of this event, can sometimes be seen around Cambridge, Mass. at stuffy Harvard parties, mixing it up with her signature hot jams. The two came up together in Beijing, under the tutelage of our very own Oops2 and DJ Beatzza Hut at the DJ Dojo, and are thrilled to be joining forces again to raise money for this worthy cause. Both identify as wannabe club kids, aspiring drag queens, and feirce supporters of the LGBTQ community.
This is a past event
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