Opening Weekend Party

The Darlings

The Darlings are a multidisciplinary, non-binary drag performance collective based in Vancouver, BC. Their work challenges the boundaries of conventional drag, and explores genderqueer, non-binary, and trans experience through the use of movement, poetry, performance art, theatre, and immersive/interactive installation. The Darlings are Continental Breakfast (Chris Reed), PM (Desi Rekrut), Rose Butch (Rae Takei) and Maiden China (Kendell Yan).

QUARTERBACK BABY

Quarterback Baby is a JUNO-nominated artist redefining the traditional pop landscape. A classically trained countertenor with a linebacker build, he fuses Y2K pop, hyperpop, R&B, and alt-club into bold, theatrical music that’s dancefloor ready. His work has reached millions, collaborating with Nicky Romero, Deva Premal, Daniel Bedingfield, Machinedrum, and Gaszia. Known for electrifying, choreography-driven performances and appearances at major festivals and Pride stages across Canada, Quarterback Baby is preparing for a new wave of unapologetically queer, high-impact pop for 2026.

Simone Chnarakis (She/They) is a Black, open format, as well as one of the resident and awarded Ballroom DJ’s here in Vancouver. She plays music to dance to, and tracks you won’t forget about 😛

PRADO MONROE

Vancouver-based songstress Prado Monroe started uploading music to SoundCloud at the age of 15. Her catchy melodies and put-it-in-your-face attitude caught the ears of listeners in Los Angeles, leading to her first self-titled EP in 2021 and an electronic album with ZDBT that same year. From pop to electronic rap, Prado embodies raw authenticity, confidence and power that helped her pioneer Canada’s underground scene since 2018.