FREEQ Atlantique DJ Collective Launch Party
About this Event
FREEQ Atlantique DJ Collective Launch Party
What better way to celebrate Pride than dancing with local Black, queer DJs?! We're throwing a launch party for the newly formed but sorely needed FREEQ Atlantique, a DJ collective with some of the best and up and coming racialized, queer DJs in the city. Three Black, queer DJs will be spinning tunes all night long. Everyone is welcome. No bad vibes. Com joing us for what promises to be an unforgettable night!
We have a limited number of community tickets at a reduced price. Please email [email protected] for more information if this is something that might be interested in.
If you are able please consider purchasing a Pay It Forward Ticket at a slightly higher price. These tickets allow us to offer tickets at a reduced price. Appreciate y'all! Let's dance 🎉
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 PM
Doors
🕑: 10:00 PM
DJ Patti K
Info: DJ Patti K is a 2nd generation Black, queer Ugandan-Candadian woman living and loving in Kjipuktuk on the ancestral and unceeded territory of the Mikmaq people. She loves everything old school and tries to incorporate Black musical ancestors and pioneers into her sets. She is a lover of all genres of music but preferentially spins r&b rap, hip hop and afrobeats with a some surprises here and there. She loves a themed set and a deep cut. Past notable ones include #FemmesToTheFront - female rap & hip hop from 1985-2014 and Originals and their Samples (see highlight on her page for set lists). As the founding member of FREEQ Atlantique Patti K is deeply committed to creating more spaces and opportunities for diverse DJs to perform. Collaboration over competition always. Above all DJ Patti K believes in the transformative power of music and wants to dance with you!
🕑: 11:20 PM - 12:40 AM
@w@r
Info: @ w @ r is the DJ name of Awar Obob, a Black Nova Scotian-South Sudani multifaceted artist who, outside of acting/composing/writing/hosting, has produced and played over 100 shows in Halifax and Ottawa. They've been recognized for their over a decade long career in underground music by The JUNOs and also co-curated a listening party for them.
Coming from a musical family, their multi-generational music knowledge leads to a rich and diverse listening experience that spans decades and transcends genres.
🕑: 12:40 AM - 02:00 AM
DJ GOLDAZZ
Info: DJGOLDAZZ
Is a Black mixed, queer n’ trans being with Antiguan Barbudan roots. He mostly plays Afro-diasporic music. They love to honour Queerness and Queer Icons in their sets. They enjoy mixing different genres you may not expect to hear blended together. DJGOLDAZZ love to time travel musically and mix tracks from different decades together to challenge the idea that one specific point in time had “the best music” there are gems to be found all throughout time! Their goal is always to make folx wanna bust a move!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 17.57 to CAD 28.27
