MIR29 DJs

Once an ordinary human— aging, broken, bereft of hope—the being now known as Bird One was rebuilt by a race of robotic birds from a distant galaxy. Now his mission is to use the uplifting sounds of music to infuse light wherever there is darkness. The Avian Invasion begins now.

Avian Invasion (Seattle, USA) proudly serves the audiences that typical Earth DJs overlook: the outcasts, the queer, those who defy categorization and disrupt the "normal." During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bird One brought hope to viewers through uniquely interactive streams three days a week. He's performed on hundreds of stages at conventions, clubs, and VR worlds—anywhere he can blend the emotional vibes of progressive house and trance with rock-inspired keytar riffs and live vocals. And through it all, Avian Invasion's message is simple: You are alive, you are beautiful, and you are not alone.

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BARKER is a Chicago based classically trained musician, DJ & producer tearing through the ranks of the house scene. Early in adulthood, his creative interest turned to electronic music while exploring the club scene of Chicago. His infectious sound draws inspiration from far and wide, crystallised by the birthplace of house. The result of a lifetime immersed in music is a unique style tailored for the moment & developed to break down traditional genre walls by blending elements from various cultures & scenes, driving in an innovative sound while maintaining more classic house roots. From coast to coast shows all year round, as well as a prolific release schedule of original tunes and remixes across some of the industry’s leading labels, he radiates an authentic energy, knowledge, and hunger that can’t be mistaken. Recently surpassing 1 million worldwide streams, currently retaining 25K monthly listeners on Spotify, and with prolific support by industry titans like Mau P, R3Wire, Paco Osuna, Don Diablo, and more, his tracks have a signature feel that features bouncy rhythms & grooves, thumping basslines, and infectious melodies that fans look forward to hearing on the dance floor.

Blunt is a fun-loving Chicago based dog with an appreciation for good music that makes you wanna bounce! Only starting to DJ in the past year, Blunt has spent many years in the performance arts. He was classically trained early in singing and learning to play percussion, piano, and guitar, but when he discovered house music, nothing else compared. His music revolves around the people he plays to, and he loves to watch them dance! Mixing together the new sounds of today with the solid vibes from the past, Blunt sound will get your jumping and jamming, and smooth bass beats will have you swaying and grinding till the sun comes up.

Buday, also known as "The Dogfather", is a French DJ living in Berlin. He studied at "Berghain" DJ school where he's learned from the best Techno DJs in the world. Well-known Fetish Model, he wants now to put his name on the very exclusive "Techno scene" list and represent his community worldwide through music.

HELLYES is a Minneapolis-based DJ making waves in the local House music scene. Drawing on inspiration from his early years as a jazz guitarist and touring symphonic orchestra musician, HELLYES delivers high-energy performances that tell a dynamic story and demonstrate a deep understanding of music and crowd energy. As a multi-genre EDM performer, his dynamic sets blend tracks from House, Disco, UK Garage, and Dubstep while incorporating influences from his musical past. HELLYES sets are defined by suspenseful builds and heavy drops, creating a hypnotic push and pull effect that keeps crowds energized and dancing throughout the night. He continues to make his presence felt in the Minneapolis House music scene by supporting acts such as Ian Asher, TOBEHONEST, Kiinjo, MGR MIKE and more, while performing at EDM events across the U.S.

They don’t call him Kaos just for the hell of it! This is his first MIR, he’s about 4 months fresh in Chicago, and he just hit his 1.5-year mark as a pupper! His exploration of kink and fetish culture is just on its way, and he’s very excited to show y’all the tricks he’s learned so far. (Responds well to “good boy” and “good drone.”)

Ryan Cezanne, yellow rubber dog and yellow activity enthusiast, is a proud member of Chicago Rubber Club and a local Chicago-based DJ open to all music and genres that make you wanna bark and shake your tail all night long. He is a resident DJ for Chicago LSD Radio which is a non-profit supporting LGBTQ+ community and artists. His mission is to make everyone happy cause everyone deserves that, no matter who you are. He can do that with his music :3

Just two years as a dog, but 15 years as a DJ, Spanner cut his teeth in the underground house music scene in Toronto when crates of vinyl separated the dogs from the pups. Always growing and evolving, Spanner can flip a room from vocal house, to NuDisco, to Dark n' Dirty, then back again! You'll know he's found his groove when his ears start flapping and won't stop 'till the lights come up. Diverse in style and selection, expect a Sunday closer worth remembering!

Hailing from the mecca of bass music, New Zealand, Stricken now resides in the United Kingdom, taking influence from their now local scene and blending it with their roots back home. Expect a faster pace, deep basslines, and heavy breaks to keep you vibin’ on edge all night long and finish up in the dark room quicker.