Close out Pride Month in style with an electric set by DJ MikeQ, a leading figure of the ballroom and vogue-house culture music scene. Catch an opening set by Maisi Radio featuring Pressure Point, with a performance from the Exclusive Haus of Giuseppe Zanotti. Head to PAMM’s stunning waterfront terrace for beats, vibes, and happy hour specials at Verde. Inside, dive into hands-on art-making with local artists, join a guided tour, and explore the galleries after hours until 9pm.
About MikeQ
MikeQ, based in New Jersey, is not only one of the busiest DJs, but also heads up ballroom culture’s first record label, “Qween Beat” and turns out a steady stream of vogue and ballroom tracks, re-edits, and remixes. His clean, spine-snapping DJ sets, music production and voice are in serious demand around the U.S and beyond.
Recently, MikeQ was featured as the opening DJ for Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour and his track “Feel’s Like” featuring ballroom commentator Kevin JZ Prodigy was also sampled on the Beyoncé “Renaissance” Album on the Track Pure/ Honey #15.
MikeQ has headlined at major museums such as Amsterdam’s Stedelijk, New York’s MOMA PS1, The Whitney, Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. He has also scored for films and TV shows such as “Kiki” and Viceland’s “My House,” and is set to appear on film as the DJ on HBO Max’s “Legendary” as well as FX’s 3rd Season Of “Pose.” He and His Qween Beat label currently host a monthly party/ball “House Of Vogue” in Brooklyn bringing an additional safe space to the culture.
About Massi Radio and Pressure Point
Masisi Radio is an independent online station for the local community of Black, queer, and trans DJs and artists in Miami. It was founded with the goal of celebrating the diasporic Afro-Caribbean influence on Miami’s music scene and to platform and archive the creativity of Masisi’s ever-expanding community through music and conversation.
Masisi is a Black, queer Afro-Caribbean music collective founded by Akia Dorsainvil that celebrates the cultural lineage across the Afro-Caribbean diasporas through events and programming. Akia Dorsainvil, also known as Pressure Point, is an event producer, DJ, and transdisciplinary artist based in Miami, FL. Dorsainvil is the founder of the art collective Masisi as well as Masisi Radio, whose work centers around highlighting the contribution and talent of black queer artists from the diaspora with a focus on performance, sound design, and film.
About the Exclusive Haus of Giuseppe Zanotti
The Exclusive Haus of Giuseppe Zanotti (GZ) is a premier performance and fashion-based family within the ballroom scene, founded on the values of excellence, unity, creative expression, and legacy. Inspired by the boldness of the Giuseppe Zanotti brand and the spirit of ballroom culture, the Haus was established in January 2021 by visionary Founding Mother Bianca, charismatic Founding Father Taey, and astonishing Founding Prince Nino. At its core, the Haus is a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, woven from threads of acceptance, love, and creativity. The family provides a platform for individuals to cultivate and elevate their ballroom careers, fostering a sense of belonging and success in everyday life.
Schedule
5–7pm Opening set by Masisi Radio with Pressure Point and performance by the Exclusive Haus of Giuseppe Zanotti
5–8pm Happy hour specials
7–9pm MikeQ performance
