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Festival Weekend

South DJ Riser

Saturday, Jun 28 · 1PM
-11PM
South Riser
466 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C7
DJ Amita

DJ Amita

DJ Amita who also holds a Ph.D in sociology, spins traditional Bollywood and other eastern influences, club hits, rnb and soca in a way that is guaranteed to make you move. Amita is a DJ icon spinning for many years in various venues from Pride Toronto to the Pan Am Games, Gemini Awards, opening of Tiff's Lightbox theatre and Luminato. She is most known for being producer and co- creator Masala Mixx on 88.1 fm and of Besharam night club, Canadas longest running and largest Bollywood party. Come Celebrate the love of dance and music with DJ Amita. Followed by Brown Out.

Craig Dominic

Craig Dominic

Craig Dominic, 17 years into his career has changed the Toronto's DJ scene, blending top 40, R&B, Hip Hop, dancehall, soca, house & more into one cohesive experience like few others can. He is the project lead for Blackness Yes! where he programs Blockorama, and curates, funds and event manages Blockobana and Toronto Black Pride Weekend.

Prince Batrick

Prince Batrick

Prince Batrick is a gay DJ residing in Toronton, Ontario but from Richmond Virginia. He helps run the GAYrage and proud UK garage party based at handle bar as well as djing locally at clubs such as Cafeteria, Juice, Garrison, Boutique, Houndstooth, The Black Eagle etc. as well as internationally in New York, London, Buenos Aires, and Montreal. I would like to play a retro gay circuit set featuring Latin house, Hard House, Tribal House Diva house etc. which is the night I will be doing at boutique monthly shortly called "fish tank"

DJ Leveraging

DJ Leveraging

DJ Leveraging is a Toronto based DJ that merges a blend of 80's disco and italo with the latest in acid and house, making every set a journey through decades of dance.

Aeryn Pfaff

Aeryn Pfaff

Aeryn Pfaff is a versatile Toronto based DJ with roots in the queer techno scene. "I play clubs, warehouses, festivals, patios, drag shows, disco, techno, prog, trance, house, breaks, dnb, jersey club, baile funk, vogue house, rave, ambient — I like everything," he says. "DJing has taken me all over North America, and 10 years in I still feel like I'm just getting started." Aeryn also creates creative, inclusive spaces through his party brands SWEAT and Problemes D'Amour.

DJ Sumation

DJ Sumation

DJ Sumation is an international DJ and small business owner (Sumation Entertainment Inc.) based in Toronto. His unique fusion sound combines various genres, including House, Dance, Pop, K-pop, Latin, RnB/Hip-Hop, Afro Beats, and EDM. With over 22 years of experience in the field, DJ Sumation brings an energetic frequency of musical vibes that resonates with his fans and audience. In 2016, he won the Best DJ award at the Queer Choice Awards. More recently, he won the Best DJ award at the Best of The Village Contest in January 2023. DJ Sumation co-founded AsianXpress (2000-2018), PopAsia (2013-2014), and is currently one of the organizers of Queens of Dim Sum (2022-present). These events aim to showcase queer Asian talents, providing a stage for established and emerging artists to shine and gain exposure. 2025 marked the 25th Anniversary of DJ SUMATION!

Cesar Murillo

Cesar Murillo

DJ-Producer César Murillo Galloping rhythms, sultry beats, sexy vocal hooks, and uplifting messages—this magical formula defines DJ/Producer César Murillo, also known as Cubandawg. A staple of Canada’s largest Pride celebrations, César headlined iconic events like SQUIRT and AQUA (2001–2006), with multiple "Best Party of the Year" accolades from FAB Magazine as well as International Gigs like Puerto Vallarta NYE and Latin Fever. With formal training as an industrial engineer, César brings meticulous precision to his music. His productions are infused with evolving melodies, gritty yet warm basslines, and percussive rhythms that combine Latin grooves with modern house energy. His signature sound and unmatched ability to read the dance floor create unforgettable experiences filled with euphoria and movement. In the studio, César has collaborated with renowned artists such as JUNO winners Ian Nieman and Gavo, Eddie X, Pepper Mashay, Corey Andrew, Niki Haris, and Alan T. His track "Don’t You Want My Love?", co-produced with Corey Andrew, and a remix of Pepper Mashay’s "Dancefloor" showcase his evolving artistry. With over 90 mixes released in the past 10 years, his music is widely available on Beatport, iTunes, and all major platforms, earning international DJ support. César’s reputation for "big room" events has placed him playing alongside legends like Peter Rauhofer, Victor Calderon, Tony Moran, and Tracy Young, performing at clubs like CIRCA, KOOLHOUSE, Cabana, BOA, FLY and more. He also holds Toronto’s longest DJ residency at Steamworks, where he experiments with underground sounds before sharing them with the world. Whether commanding Pride festivals, producing chart-topping tracks, or creating layered sets brimming with euphoria, drama, and soul, César Murillo remains a force of passion and innovation in dance music.

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