Celebration of Life

Veronika Deneuve used to visit all the very gay places. Those "come what may" places, where one relaxes on the axis of the wheel of life to get the feel of life from pop music and cocktails. Then Send In The Clowns came along with its siren song, to tempt her to madness. You knew all the while that her poignant smile was tinged with the sadness of a great love for euphoric house, hardgroove, eurodance, and some trance from time to time. And now she’s in to celebrate a lush life.

Vera Moro (she/her) is a dynamic queer DJ and performer based in Brussels. Originally from Verona, Italy, and having spent part of her youth in Chile, she mixes guaracha, latincore, breakbeat, hardgroove, and progressive trance into her electrifying sets. Vera uses music as a tool for decolonization and queer expression and is a key force in Brussels' flourishing queer scene. As a co-founder of Viciosa and resident DJ for Deep Down East and Queer Future Club, she actively collaborates with queer organizations across Europe to create safer and more inclusive spaces in nightlife.

Spirite is a Montreal-born and Brussels-based artist. She is a resident dj and member of Not Your Techno and co-founder of Double Double. Both in her recorded sets and live sets, she likes to create unexpected connections between songs and to bring the listener on a unique sonic journey each time she steps behind the decks.

Based in Copenhagen, the half Danish half South Korean musician Schacke has been producing sounds of a large variety of different styles since their early teens. Starting with a background in Metal, Noise, and Industrial, Schacke has continually shown a determination to expand and evolve their universe through the exploration of electronic music. Since moving to Copenhagen around ten years ago, Schacke has run an underground label for experimental music and noise, co-owned and run the legendary Mayhem venue in Copenhagen, and released music under a variety of different aliases on local and international labels such as Kulør, Mama Told Ya, KAOS, Instruments Of Discipline and Intrepid Skin. Furthermore, Schacke launched the label Sacred Interface in 2022, focusing on high-quality techno and trance from the local scene.
As one of the original members of the Fast Forward collective and agency, Schacke has played a significant role in shaping and defining what has become known as the ‘’Copenhagen Techno Sound’’, which they helped pioneer with their first two techno records on the now-defunct Ectotherm label between 2015-2017 started by Mama Snake and Courtesy. Schacke is also a resident DJ and event organizer at the famous queer sex parties by ethical porn production company ‘’Bedside Productions’’.

DJ, music composer, producer, and performer Sara Dziri is a versatile artist who keeps adding strings to her bow. Born in Antwerp to a Belgian mother and Tunisian father, Sara uses music as more than a means of expression. The apprenticeship of music quickly became an opportunity to overcome the distance and differences between her two cultures: Belgian and Tunisian. It is also her way of building bridges between people and making them feel like they belong. The multifaceted identity helped Sara navigate the music industry and establish herself as a pillar of Brussels’ electronic underground in just a few years.

Mohajer doesn’t just read the room, she galvanizes it. Hailing from Gothenburg, the Swedish-born DJ has been playing for over a decade, and has spent the past nine years honing her high-energy sound in Berlin. Her dynamic sets—at Berghain, Bassiani, Kyiv’s ∄ (K41), and Endurance in Copenhagen—demonstrate her intellectual appreciation of music; fusing old school and groove with hard-hitting techno, and the innate appreciation for sexy percussion she attributes to her Persian roots.

Always gay as in happy, always queer as in "fuck you".

Melissa Juice is a Canada-born, Brussels-based dancefloor demon and (hyper)active member of the city's queer & selector scenes. Mixing everything from meticulously constructed soundscapes to wild raves, her sets are fluid, versatile and unapologetic. Long blends and layered grooves tie together her multitude of musical tastes, with a heavy dose of all things progressive, trance-y and acidic. Expect irresistible rhythms, hypnotic vocals and forbidden throwbacks. Melissa Juice is a resident DJ and co-organiser at Missfitte, a collective hosting care-focused, queer-forward underground events with women and non-binary folks at the core. She is also the co-host of Double Double on Radio Vacarme (alongside fellow DJ Spirite), a radio show that promotes women and queer DJs in Canada and Belgium. Beyond the decks, Mel is equally invested in the fiercely political roots of rave. Through collaboration with local organizations, care teams and community members, she aims to create spaces that offer knowledge and resources related to substance use, consent and discrimination. It is in these spaces that celebration can become a radical protest against structural shame and oppression.

Mauve Lux, icon in the Belgian drag scene and part of House of Lux and Kuntsucht collective, is know for her eclectic sets, high energy behind the decks and serving straight up pop puss

Legolane will join us again this year! After several DJ residencies at queer parties in Antwerp and Brussels, he is all set to conquer your heart and dance legs with his mix of house, queer pop and electro.

Jay Jay Revlon is a dynamic force in London's entertainment and nightlife scene, celebrated for his electrifying DJ sets, impeccable music curation, and dedication to inclusivity. His legendary club night, "Let's Have a Kiki," inspired by the Scissor Sisters' hit, has evolved into an iconic institution known for its diverse and empowering atmosphere, showcasing remarkable ballroom talent. As an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, Jay Jay amplifies marginalized voices, earning him the title of Mr. Vogue in esteemed publications and recognition as a "Timeout One to Watch." He continues to inspire through his artistry, pushing boundaries and fostering a sense of community and creativity with an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and the transformative power of music.

Femmeboyant's sets focus on songs with lyrics people know and love (mostly). As a person on the spectrum, they understand nightlife can be intense and overstimulating. Hearing a song you know distracts from the uncomfort nightlife can bring to neurodivergent people and provide a safe space in the mind. Where they differentiate is in the way the songs are reworked. This way they can incorporate techno, trance, house, disco and many more so everybody will have a good time.

Double P stands for music penetrating your mind. For Pascal, for Petrus, for piercing power, pioneering promises, platonic perversion. Music ranging from uplifting house to mind-blowing techno, exploring boundaries while reflecting the crowd. 

The Dutch born Antwerp resident DJNO has been a passionated DJ and community builder for over two decades. He is on a mission to connect humans and celebrate the scene and its shared love for electronic music. In 2004 he started Fanklub which soon became the favourite hangout of many (Antwerp) creatives and music lovers. Concepts like Blast your Ghetto, Hello You and the legendary Scandals club nights are all part of his doing. Now as co-founder and coordinator of Celebration of Life, he will serve an eclectic mix of genres. Focussing on euphoria and including mixes inspired by his upbringing in the Dutch electronic scene. DJNO’s main goal is to persuade any crowd into dancing and turn every wallflower into dance floor animals.

Najaaraq Vestbirk, also known as Courtesy, is a Danish DJ, musician and artist who lives and works in Berlin. She is best known for her emotional dance music selections as a DJ, touring worldwide and performing at major venues and festivals (such as Sonar, Berghain and Primavera), where she has proved her ability to spread euphoria among large crowds of dancers over and over.

You may have already encountered the Belgian-Moroccan Angel 666 in the Antwerp nightlife. Sometimes behind the decks, sometimes on the dance floor. But always accompanied by the hottest pop tunes.

Acid Lily is about dancing, loving music and sometimes noisy stuff. Not tied to one genre, she explores music all around with one goal : making people dance. From disco, to house, to hard techno with some jazz in-between, switching energy all around depending on the context she’s given. She recorded a deep, dancefloor ready mix to vibe to wherever you might be!