Heat//Sink ~ Denver 5.8

HEAT//sink Queer. Underground. Berlin-Style There is a point in the night where the room starts to think for you. The bass gets under your skin. The lights hit and disappear. Someone brushes past. The sound moves through it all. House. Groove. Heat. A little sweet. A little bite. The floor loosens. Then the body. It passes from person to person. Stay late. Sink in. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Headliner ~ Masha Mar (LA) Masha Mar is a DJ, producer, and promoter known to move dancefloors into blissful journeys, across moods and grooves. Serbian-born, Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer known for her eclectic style, blending cosmic disco, tribal rhythms, deep house, and left-field secret weapons. As a DJ, she effortlessly transitions between festival stages and intimate club settings, captivating crowds with her electric sets. She champions independent radio with residencies on both NTS Radio and dublab. As a producer, especially fond of using the Roland 808 and Juno 60, Masha has released acclaimed EPs and singles on SOS Records, Night Prism, and more. Her debut EP, Virgil’s Dream, flowed blissfully between Italo, house and dub. Her latest EP, Cherry Cherry, unveils an evolving sound primed for the dance floor. Rooted in the grooves of cosmic disco, tribal rhythms, deep house, and left-field gems, Masha channels her eclectic influences into her productions and performances. Masha has been deeply involved in fostering community and pushing culture within the vibrant LA dance music scene. In 2014, she co-founded Dig Deeper LA with Alison Swing, an event series that became a pillar of the Los Angeles underground, hosting legendary artists like DJ Sprinkles, K-Hand, Daniele Baldelli, Lena Willikens and Axel Boman. More recently, she teamed up with Heidi Lawden to launch Take It Outside, a femme and queer-friendly series spotlighting world-renowned artists alongside rising local talent. Suffice to say, Masha stays fiercely engaged, locked and channeling the eclectic sounds that she loves. Support ~ Pristal (DEN) This Boston born, Denver based DJ is a straight A student of black club culture. Having worked and played with parties and labels such as Junk Drawer, Black Pedal and No Bias, you never know what you’ll get when they’re in control of the dance floor. Support ~ Gizmoe (SLC) Filipino-American, SL,UT-based DJ, designer, and organizer GIZMOE has spent the last six years shaping SLC’s dance music landscape. Drawing from his positionality and lived experience, he creates at the intersection of music, design, and visual art, treating each as a vehicle for expression  He started FERVOR with a vision for queer-focused dancefloors rooted in the spirit of house and techno and reaching beyond the top-40 bar circuit. What began as an outlet for music, dance, design, and organizing has since grown into a diverse, mutual-aid-driven collective. Grounded in reciprocity, in food, technology, and culture, Gizmoe strives toward a future where queer culture can thrive. ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ When: Friday, May 8 | 10 PM – Late Where: Secret Location (shared with RSVP) Extras: Coat check available | This event is not BYOB ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Important Information: HEAT//sink is a queer party. The comfort, safety, and freedom of this community come first. Be mindful of your presence and respect those around you. Zero tolerance for homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, ableism, or discrimination of any kind. House Rules: ■ No phones on the dancefloor ■ The dancefloor is for dancing ■ No glowing or flashing clothing or accessories ■ Respect personal space ■ Consent is mandatory ■ Look out for one another ~ alert staff if needed ■ Violations will result in removal Please note: *A presale ticket does not guarantee entry. Organizers reserve the right to refuse admission. If refused, the ticket price will be refunded (excluding fees). *Take care of yourself. Take care of each other. 🎟 Limited tickets. No door sales.