Mixtape Pride Festival coming soon in Dayton
The festival is hosted by Heartsiq, a local queer-focused arts and entertainment group. Which hosts multiple live music and visual arts events, notably 'Queeraoke' events at The Oregon Express every month.
The fest will be on Saturday, June 7, at The Brightside on E. 3rd St. There will be artists, live musicians, DJs and MCs on multiple stages.
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'We've changed the game this year for Pride,' said Heartsiq Partner, Kacie Clover. 'Get ready for a local vendors market, a DJ rave room with go-go dancers, a talk show, local acts, and so much more.'
The founder of Heartsiq and Springfield native, Ky Heart, shared her thoughts on the need for Pride in 2025.
'We need Pride now more than ever. Queer joy is important. Queer joy is necessary. Queer joy is revolutionary,' said Heart. 'We're here and we're not going anywhere. This festival is going to be Heartsiq like you've never seen it before.'
Organizers stressed the importance of Pride events being for everyone.
'The definition of queer people and queer identities is always growing,' said Clover. 'Heartsiq is a home for every single person.'
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Doors open at 5 p.m. The performance schedule is as follows:
Side A – The Ballroom Stage, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DJ FEZ
DJ Sexbox
Illwin
Side B – Bar Stage, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Leggy
Trade Like Qualities
Izzie Morrow
Bonus Track – Vendor Area, 5 p.m. to midnight.
There will be dozens of local vendors, a maker's market and an art gallery.
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Burlesque Dancers
Cinnamon Spell
Delusiona Grandeur
Elixir The Enigma
Eris Minx
Ethera
Gertrude the Cherry
Glad Ala Jara
Indica Blows
Kiara the Bearded Beauty
Magnus Lovesong
Moon Lyte
Ophelia Plenty
Rude Burlesque
Thrillda Swinton
Zinnia Butterfly
There's a variety of ticket options available here:
Single ticket: $12 (In advance)
5-ticket pack: $50 (In advance)
Door ticket: $15
The Brightside Music and Events Venue is located at 905 E. 3rd St., Dayton.
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