VMF AFTER DARK NIGHT 1: LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE 

2 vs 2 Open Styles Dance Battle + Dance Party

Aug. 11 // 8:30 pm 'til late
The Birdhouse 44 W 4TH AVE.

• Ticketed 
• 19+

Last Night A DJ Saved My Life is the brainchild party of three epic entities in Vancouver that are cultivating and elevating music and street dance culture: Deep From the Underground, bside.radio and Natasha Gorrie. Together, they have curated a night that will celebrate the relationship between the DJ and the dance floor. We'll kick off with a 2 vs 2 open styles dance battle (all street and club styles). Battle Winners take home a cash prize of $600. Continuing into the night will be a dance party intended to take you on a mind-bending sonic journey. Expect an electrifying dance floor with deep cuts, underground gems and eclectic mixes; everything from hip-hop, house, breaks, rare grooves, soul, funk, disco, boogie and more.


ADVANCE DANCE BATTLE SIGN-UP & REGISTRATION

Fill out this  FORM  to sign-up for the 2 vs 2 Open Styles Dance Battle. We will cap sign-ups at 14 crews and leave 2 spots open for the day-of, so please sign up early!

FEATURING:

Hosts: Natasha Gorrie and Cazimi Houdini

Dance Battle Judges: Momo, Jamal and Tracey Wong (Seattle)

Battle DJ: catfishthewizard

DJs: Niña Mendoza, Delco, and a special crew reppin' bside.radio


VMF Pop-Up Art Series Installations: Ziencefiction, Billy Bluw, Strangemmaker and Sloppy Folks


The VMF 2023 Pop-Up Art Series aims to highlight the immense talent of queer tattoo artists in so-called Vancouver and provide them with a wall as a platform to enhance their visibility and explore the versatility of their craft. We invite artists to express what their art represents, how they desire to be recognized, and explore the profound connections between art, people and spaces.


Partners: 

Deep From the Underground

bside.radio 

Natasha Gorrie

CreativeBC

  • • Terrain: Pavement and cement, outdoor area slightly slanted.

    • Mobility: Wheelchair accessible.

    • Restroom Facilities: Gender-free washrooms, accessible stalls available.

    • Seating: A variety of different types of seating including high top chairs, couches and picnic tables are located around the site.

    • Public Transportation: 12 min walk from Olympic Village Skytrain Station.

    • Parking: Paid street parking in the area.

    • Furry Friends: Only service animals are welcome on our site.

  • • It doesn't matter who you are, who you love or how you identify, you are welcome here. Oppression, judgment, and harassment are not. We have a zero tolerance policy for any and all forms of discrimination and harassment.

    • Please be mindful of the energy you bring to this space.

    • While having a good time we ask that you please drink responsibly, consent is mandatory and respect personal space.

  • The Buddy System is a grassroots effort to combat rape culture, provide harm reduction, and enhance the safety of dance parties and events. Buddies will be wearing neon shirts and are NARCAN trained. They are carrying sealed water bottles, condoms, lube, granola bars, tampons, and more. They will run interference if someone is receiving unwanted attention, can help folks in need to find a way home, and generally serve as go-to support people should any problems arise.

  • The Birdhouse is a live music and performance venue under queer and trans ownership in Mount Pleasant. This is a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space. Please be extra mindful and respectful of the energy and attitude you bring into this space, especially as non-queer folks and allies. Washrooms are gender neutral.

    We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples – the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We ask that you take a moment to consider the history of the land that we gather on, your relations with local Indigenous people and what each of us can do to foster meaningful reconciliation now and into the future.