Mighty Real Pride 2026
Proceeds to go to The Foundry Victoria and The UVIC Pride Award In Honour of David Tillson
Sunday July 12th
9pm-2am
The Downbeat Presents:
Mighty Real- Pride 2026
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Anika
Tigress
Triikstr
Hosted by Jag
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Drag performers:
Henrietta Dubet
https://www.instagram.com/henriettadubet
Eddi Licious
https://www.instagram.com/eddi.licious
Vivian Vanderpuss
https://www.instagram.com/vivianvanderpuss/
Honey Dewme
https://www.instagram.com/honeydewme92
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This is a massive moment for us at 1325 Government Street. This space was empty for 12 years before it was re imagined as the downbeat, from 2000-2014 it was the legendary Hush Niteclub- a sanctuary for queer culture, drag and tightly curated underground dance music- Hush was open to all who were down with the culture. With this show we pay homage to the legacy that was so formative to many of us who now work and dance at this space. Please join in celebration of Pride 2026. Hosted by Jaghed Studios, there will be Drag performances curated by the inimitable Henrietta Dubet, and a Parade Of The Dolls- where we will determine who has the best Pride fit, and, of course we have the DJ’s!
Have a look at our selectors for the night…
Anika
Anikapeppard.com
https://www.instagram.com/anika.pep/
Anika brings a unique and refreshing energy in their performances. Playing house, in all it’s flavours, with wide influences flowing throughout. A performer in themselves, the performances Anika brings are intense, deep, and soulful. Having cut their teeth in the deep underground club spaces, and still an ardent house fan, this sharpness of craft brought them on tours across several provinces, and performances at some major Canadian festivals.
Drawing from a passion for Jazz, Bossa Nova, Soul, and many other genres, House itself, notwithstanding, Anika Blends these influences adeptly. All this into a performance that is highly club focused, energetic, deep, and driving. Anika keeps the energy on the floor at a 10 all night.
Tigress
https://soundcloud.com/djtigress
https://unleashthetigress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shan_tigress_lee
A dedicated music enthusiast, TIGRESS has always had a natural connection to the dance floor. It was in 2013 when she stepped up to the decks and quickly proved herself to be a natural, earning her stripes with her flavorful taste. Since then, TIGRESS has been playing shows across BC and delving into the realm of music production. Anticipate her upcoming EP and a collection of releases in 2024/2025.
With her infectious energy and keen ear for music, you can expect to hear some House-y, Tech-y,Bass-y goodness that will make you want to throw some biscuits on the bass! Beyond the decks, TIGRESS takes pride in being a co-founder of The PLUR Collective in Victoria, actively contributing to the organization of queer-centric, body-positive events that continue a legacy of activism and radical politics within the dance community.
TRiiKSTR
https://soundcloud.com/triikstr
https://www.instagram.com/triikstr/
linktr.ee/triikstr
A BC-based DJ and event producer crafting high-impact, immersive sets across underground and festival spaces. Rooted in queer, fetish, and rave culture, their sound moves through minimal, house, tech house, and techno, with flashes of bass, G-house, and experimental textures woven in for depth and unpredictability.
With training in music production and performance at DBS Academy in Berlin, TRiiKSTR brings a sharp technical foundation to an instinct-led, crowd-responsive approach on stage. Their sets are built around tension, flow, and control, designed to keep dancefloors fully engaged from start to finish.
Former co-founder of Luminosity Gathering and founder of open:ended, they’ve helped shape inclusive dance spaces across BC, with performances including Shambhala Music Festival, Salt Spring Island Pride, Passion Portal, SPANK, CATHAUS, PURR, BACKDOOR (Victoria Pride), Erotica Electronica, INNIT Festival, Nectar Festival, SPANK BANK at The Vault in Vancouver, PURR Equinox at The Vault in Vancouver, and Normie Corp NYE in Victoria.
TRiiKSTR plays with pressure. Dark disco, stripped-back tech house, late-night synths / tech built for bodies that want to let go. Tuned to tension, making the crowd beg for more.
Sunday July 12th
9pm-2am
The Downbeat Presents:
Mighty Real- Pride 2026
*************************
Anika
Tigress
Triikstr
Hosted by Jag
**********************************
Drag performers:
Henrietta Dubet
https://www.instagram.com/henriettadubet
Eddi Licious
https://www.instagram.com/eddi.licious
Vivian Vanderpuss
https://www.instagram.com/vivianvanderpuss/
Honey Dewme
https://www.instagram.com/honeydewme92
*****************************************************************
This is a massive moment for us at 1325 Government Street. This space was empty for 12 years before it was re imagined as the downbeat, from 2000-2014 it was the legendary Hush Niteclub- a sanctuary for queer culture, drag and tightly curated underground dance music- Hush was open to all who were down with the culture. With this show we pay homage to the legacy that was so formative to many of us who now work and dance at this space. Please join in celebration of Pride 2026. Hosted by Jaghed Studios, there will be Drag performances curated by the inimitable Henrietta Dubet, and a Parade Of The Dolls- where we will determine who has the best Pride fit, and, of course we have the DJ’s!
Have a look at our selectors for the night…
Anika
Anikapeppard.com
https://www.instagram.com/anika.pep/
Anika brings a unique and refreshing energy in their performances. Playing house, in all it’s flavours, with wide influences flowing throughout. A performer in themselves, the performances Anika brings are intense, deep, and soulful. Having cut their teeth in the deep underground club spaces, and still an ardent house fan, this sharpness of craft brought them on tours across several provinces, and performances at some major Canadian festivals.
Drawing from a passion for Jazz, Bossa Nova, Soul, and many other genres, House itself, notwithstanding, Anika Blends these influences adeptly. All this into a performance that is highly club focused, energetic, deep, and driving. Anika keeps the energy on the floor at a 10 all night.
Tigress
https://soundcloud.com/djtigress
https://unleashthetigress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shan_tigress_lee
A dedicated music enthusiast, TIGRESS has always had a natural connection to the dance floor. It was in 2013 when she stepped up to the decks and quickly proved herself to be a natural, earning her stripes with her flavorful taste. Since then, TIGRESS has been playing shows across BC and delving into the realm of music production. Anticipate her upcoming EP and a collection of releases in 2024/2025.
With her infectious energy and keen ear for music, you can expect to hear some House-y, Tech-y,Bass-y goodness that will make you want to throw some biscuits on the bass! Beyond the decks, TIGRESS takes pride in being a co-founder of The PLUR Collective in Victoria, actively contributing to the organization of queer-centric, body-positive events that continue a legacy of activism and radical politics within the dance community.
TRiiKSTR
https://soundcloud.com/triikstr
https://www.instagram.com/triikstr/
linktr.ee/triikstr
A BC-based DJ and event producer crafting high-impact, immersive sets across underground and festival spaces. Rooted in queer, fetish, and rave culture, their sound moves through minimal, house, tech house, and techno, with flashes of bass, G-house, and experimental textures woven in for depth and unpredictability.
With training in music production and performance at DBS Academy in Berlin, TRiiKSTR brings a sharp technical foundation to an instinct-led, crowd-responsive approach on stage. Their sets are built around tension, flow, and control, designed to keep dancefloors fully engaged from start to finish.
Former co-founder of Luminosity Gathering and founder of open:ended, they’ve helped shape inclusive dance spaces across BC, with performances including Shambhala Music Festival, Salt Spring Island Pride, Passion Portal, SPANK, CATHAUS, PURR, BACKDOOR (Victoria Pride), Erotica Electronica, INNIT Festival, Nectar Festival, SPANK BANK at The Vault in Vancouver, PURR Equinox at The Vault in Vancouver, and Normie Corp NYE in Victoria.
TRiiKSTR plays with pressure. Dark disco, stripped-back tech house, late-night synths / tech built for bodies that want to let go. Tuned to tension, making the crowd beg for more.
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The Downbeat, 1325 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y9, Canada
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