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Josh Sanders ⏐ 🇺🇸

Josh Sanders , born and raised in Dallas, began his DJ career in 2020. In that short time he already earned a residency at Dallas’s top LGBT night club, Station 4.

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Cindel ⏐ 🇵🇷

DJ Cindel grew up around Chicago where his endless exposure to house music led to his love, and eventual practice, of producing it. Having done so since the age of 15, he has especially honed his skills creating drum mixes and tribal-house vocals, earning him the title “The King of Drums”. Major influences such as Danny Tenaglia, Chus and Ceballos and Ralphi Rosario, along with his Puerto Rican roots, have helped mold his high-energy style into a successful career.

DJ Cindel continues to land bookings all over the US as well as internationally, holding 7 residencies in LA, Chicago, SF, Atlanta, Boston, Vancouver & Toronto. Cindel is very known for his deep tribal after hours sounds mixed with lots of drums. No matter what the event or venue, he commits to giving you a set full of fantastic beats and quality sound.

Previous Purple appearances: 
Spin 2017

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Marti Frieson ⏐ 🇺🇸

Born in Cleveland Ohio, Marti Frieson started his career in 2018 debuting at the legendary Rich’s Houston nightclub. Houston is where he is now based for over 10 years. He has been making dramatic changes to the nightlife scene in Texas with his brand and team of DNVRMX.

Since his debut, Marti’s career has been consistently ascending, holding a residency in Houston and you can also find him regularly on the roster for some of the most recognized brands in North America such as: Eliad Cohen's PAPA PARTY, SCORE/CLIMAX/LPN (Miami), GPS/RELOAD (Los Angles),Ky Martinez Events (San Francisco), MEAT (New York City), /MANTAMAR Beach Club & INDUSTRY Nightclub (Puerto Vallarta). Still early in his career, his talent & growing popularity has already gotten him invited to some over the biggest festivals in the scene. Grateful and humbly in 2022 he can now add Market Days Chicago, Palm Springs Pride, Houston Pride, Puerto Vallarta Pride, Semana Santa *Puerto Vallarta, NYE 2022 Los Angels, Massive Miami Arena Festival & Rio De Janeiro Carnival & Xlsior Mykonos to his resume. Already in 2023 he's been booked for 2 of the most recocgnized festivals in the United Stated debuting at Winter Party Festival Miami & White Party Palm Springs.

His sound is inspired from where you can least expect. Film, hip hop, house & techno, heavy metal, pop culture, ect and that’s what gives him his versatility. During his sets he's known for his natural talent of reading the crowd and playing for whatever party/brand that he's booked for best to his interpretation. Don't be surprised if you see him playing a beach day party one week and then an underground after hours party the following. Although he likes to retain his versatile, Marti is still consistent to his personal sound and brand. His sets will always be a fun, high energy journey that is usually a few degrees "hotter" than what you'd expect. He is determined to be distinguished from other artists and not afraid to push boundaries of the genre

Previous Purple appearances: 
this is Marti’s debut Purple performance..

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Dan Slater ⏐ 🇦🇺

Dan Slater is an Australian DJ and Producer based in the United States. A sought after performer, Dan has worked with Kylie Minogue, Vanessa Amorosi, Dannii Minogue, Shakaya, Paulini, Inaya Day, Sophie Monk, Christine Anu, Ricki-Lee and Marcia Hines. His television credits include the Sydney Olympics, TV Week Logie Awards, Micallef Tonight, Sunrise, Australian Idol, The Good Friday Appeal, MTV’s The Lair, The Gala Opening of Fox Studios and television commercials for Starburst, Virgin Mobile, Vaseline, Toyota and Mitre 10. He also appeared in the Baz Luhrmann feature film Moulin Rouge and in numerous fashion parades and advertising campaigns. Musical Theater credits include Mamma Mia! (Pepper - Understudy), Fiddler on the Roof, We Will Rock You, Shout! The Legend of the Wild One (Dance Captain), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Jimmy - Understudy) & Chicago.

Dan’s love of music eventually lured him onto the decks – and this new chapter has gained him the attention of promoters and clubbers around the world. He draws from the progressive sounds of the European club scene, as well as the Latino fire of South America as he moves seamlessly between house, circuit, disco and deep house.

Previous Purple appearances: 
Spectrum Pride 2018, PPW22

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Sam Gee ⏐ 🇨🇦

Sam Gee was raised in Vancouver, BC where he began experiencing the electronic music scene. At age 19, he began booking international gigs as a dancer and launched his modeling career. Within a short time, he developed a huge social media fan base, attracting over 200,000 Instagram followers. This notoriety attracted the attention of MTV, who starred him in "True Life:  I'm a Go-Go God". Sam also appears regularly on the YouTube original series "The Circuit".  After several years in the dancing scene, he began to explore his musical interests by traveling to Brazil to study production. Currently Sam is residing in New York.

As a result of all his international travel, Sam has grown an understanding and appreciation for the vast musical attributes that each culture has to offer, influencing his personal music style of high energy beats with a middle eastern flare, reflective of his Persian heritage. As Sam transitions to be an iconic DJ and producer, he invites you to stay tuned and #FeelTheEnerGEE!

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Roland Belmares ⏐ 🇺🇸

In 1996, Dj Roland Belmares began his DJ career at a small club called The Forum in his hometown of Austin, TX. Roland quickly garnered a steady following and slowly began building a name for himself in town and far beyond the walls of his weekly residence. Over 25 yrs later Dj Roland Belmares has had the privilege of playing all over the US, from San Francisco to Miami, including major circuit events like White Party, Winter Party (Miami), Alegria (New York), Joining Hearts (Atlanta), Purple Party (Dallas) and Gay Days (Orlando) headlining the original Reunion Pool parties, Arabian Knights and One Mighty Party! Austin’s home grown Dj grew to break the international barriers as well and has played events n Canada, Brazil, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Bangkok! The incredible impact Roland has made on audiences around the world has certainly secured him a position on the discerning partygoer's list of legendary gay club DJs. His sound is without a doubt recognizable and to watch him Dj is almost as much fun as dancing to his infectious beats! He currently maintains a residency at West Hollywood’s premiere gay hot spot The Chapel @ Abbey, where he regularly headlines the now infamous Sunday Fundays and still tours the country head lining various clubs and events!

Previous Purple appearances: 
Too many to count!

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DJ LEVEL ⏐ 🇺🇸

LevelNation (DJ Level) is a Texas based DJ, one of many talented DJ’s in the LGBT community. Over fourteen years of experience rocking the crowd from the club scene to live block party events & more, he continues to steadily not fall short of any aspect, moving forward into the brand of music not only where he lives, but from other artists around the world.

Outside of the night life, DJ Level strives to polish his skill everyday by challenging himself with his # 1 passion for various styles of house music, a sound he hasn't let go since he's stepped into the DJ arena.

From opening sets with house-sensation Crystal Waters to pop-star Betty Who, you can find this Dallas-based DJ at various venues such as Alexandre’s, JR’s, The Round Up Saloon & Dancehall & various Drag-Brunches across the city.

Stay tuned for more of what this talented male artists has to offer, he'll take you to another level!

Previous Purple appearances: 
Too many to count!

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Danny Verde ⏐ 🇮🇹

Danny Verde is one of the most sought after DJs and remixers on the international and U.S. scene. He is a master in all aspects of music: including house, dance-pop productions, DJ, song writing, keyboardist and vocal arrangements.

He has remixed some of the biggest pop stars of our time: Avicii, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Cher, Cyndi Lauper, Selena Gomez & Scissor Sisters just to name a few and he had no less then fourteen number 1 Billboard Dance Chart hits.

 

He has headlined Xlsior Festival Mykonos, We Party Madrid, Sydney Mardi Gras, Masterbeat Los Angeles, Purple Party Dallas, White Party Palm Springs, Miami WInter Festival, Europride Rome sharing the stage with Lady Gaga, San Diego Pride, Magnitude San Francisco, Muccassassina Rome, Songkran Bangkok, Mexico City Pride, Montreal’s Black & Blue, The Week Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Previous Purple appearances: 
Too many to count!

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Jerac ⏐ 🇨🇴

Jerac began his career as a professional DJ in July of 2008 in his hometown in Columbia. Since then, his sound has been well received by the public at a national and international level in various genres of electronic music such as house, tribal, and progressive. His sound has reached the biggest and best international festivals and top circuit brands around the world, sharing the booth with some of the biggest names in the business.

Previous Purple appearances: 
PPW23

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Vicky Kuba ⏐ 🇨🇺

Vicki Kuba, a transgender DJ based in Dallas, TX is known for her ingenious, undiluted style, playing tracks that are powerfully dynamic and never afraid to stimulate high energy. Vicki began her journey in the circuit dance world as a successful Dallas-based after-hours party producer. The music aspect drew much interest for Vicki and she began to venture more into the DJ side of events. Self-taught, Vicki has already played for numerous party brands in Mexico, San Juan, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Houston. 

With many more cities on her bucket list, Vicki is committed to her DJ career and hopes to continue to make her rise to the top in the LGBTQIA+ circuit dance world.

Previous Purple appearances: 
PPW23

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Eddie Martinez ⏐ 🇺🇸

Brooklyn born, Los Angeles based DJ & Producer Eddie Martinez has immersed himself in the world of electronic music for the last 15 years. 
Growing up and Inspired by New York's underground club scene, Martinez began his DJ Career by playing in small lounges and bars across New York's thriving nightlife scene.

Since then, Eddie’s eclectic style has allowed him to capture larger audiences everywhere he spins. being able to read the crowd and maintain their attention throughout their experience.Martinez has spun across the globe in countries such as, Europe, Asia, Brazil, Mexico, South America, Canada and all around the United States


Eddie Martinez’s passion to make his listeners dance, no matter where they are, drives his determination to be one of the top DJ/Producers around.

Previous Purple appearances: 
SPIN 2017, SPIN 2019; PPW16, PPW17, PPW23

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Liza Rodriguez ⏐ 🇧🇷

Liza Rodriguez is a social communicator born in Brazil and has been practicing a professional career DJing since 2013. She has been operating for nine years in the LGBTQI+ electronic market, among the 100 best DJs in her country! Despite the unusual time commanding the pickups, today, Liza Rodriguez is one of the Brazilian DJs who has gained the most prominence abroad, has worked with some of important houses and brands worldwide.

A strong representative of the women's scene, even facing cancer in 2018, in which she is now in total remission, her musical trajectory has been increasingly growing, performing at the largest festivals in her niche. The circuit, progressive and tribal musical styles make up her repertoire, among authorial productions and with successful partnerships can be accompanied in their shows.

Previous Purple appearances: 
This is Liza’s debut Purple performance!

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Nick Stracener ⏐ 🇺🇸

DJ Nick Stracener, who many already know as an influencer in the LGBT community, is also a classically trained musician with his finger on the pulse of the current circuit club scene. From gogo dancing to promoting, Nick has lived the scene from every angle. Passionate about sound, DJ Nick Stracener has a number of creative lenses he filters his music through, combining indegenous rhythms with sultry female vocals. Performing with an energetic flair that’s addictive as it is therapeutic, Nick Stracener is a musical medicine man. His uplifting sound is self-care shared, offering listeners with a remedy for life's daily grind, coupled with holistic grinding of his own. Don’t get your turntables twisted, he may look like a musclebound meathead, but fans know Nick takes his art more seriously than himself, a trait his 187k Instagram followers love about him.

 -Come for the muscle, stay for the music.

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CALAGNA ⏐ 🇺🇸

Their unique blend of organic sounds, poetic wisdom, hypnotic beats, and modern pulses combine to elevate the listener to the center of their consciousness and the heart of the dancefloor. Mixing sensual and spiritual rhythms with tones of empowerment and ecstasy. They define their soul-enriching sound as "omtronica."

 CALAGNA has remixed pop artists such as Lady Gaga, Yoko Ono, Ricky Martin, Akon, Audien, Kimberly Davis, and Lady Antebellum and released numerous underground house tracks such as Moody, Nervous, Stereo, Positronic, Sollors Systems, and more. Their music has been featured on major networks, including NBC, USA, A&E, and MTV, and most recently on the Anjunabeats rising residency show. They have shared the decks with Gabriel & Dresden, David Penn, Robbie Rivera, Danny Tenaglia, Chus & Ceballos, Mz. Worthy, Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Hector Romero, Seamus Haji, and many more. 

Regardless of where and how you connect with CALAGNA, you are guaranteed to leave with your soul nourished, your ears satisfied, and your heart open.

Previous Purple appearances: 
Too many to count!

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Abraham Neri ⏐ 🇲🇽

Abraham Neri is a Mexican DJ whose passion for music began real early in his childhood. He began his career as resident DJ in Angels Club in Guadalajara MX in 2011. He made a strong comeback to the electronic scene in 2020 and began appearing in parties in Mexico, Guatemala, and the US. He has created a huge following and has become a favorite for his high energy mixes and to be able to connect with his audience. He blends a unique style of house, tribal house, progressive house, and high energy vocal circuit. His impact in Mexico has helped him acquire his name on parties like Latin Pride for the Main event in 2023 with Jubileo and WE party brands.

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Isis Muretech ⏐ 🇲🇽

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Isis Muretech is an aspiring and talented DJ/Producer that has become famous for her unique style of music in the LGBTQ club scene. Currently, she is one of the most-demanded female DJs in Mexico, USA, and Latin America.

She has played in over 30 cities all over her country from north to south with her music, breaking all posible borders, resident DJ at Mantamar Beach Club and DJ resident at the biggest gay circuit brand in Mexico: Jubileo.


She is known for her powerful energy in Tribal house, House, and Techno, and she leaves a memorable mark with the audience of every party she plays.

Previous Purple appearances: 
Spectrum Pride Tea Dance 2022

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