IGNITE / FRIDAY / MAY 5 / PPW23
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Purple Foundation presents Ignite the massive opening party for PPW23, taking place Friday, May 5 at 10:00pm at Southside Music Hall and features DJs Leo Blanco direct from Spain and Chris Royal from San Francisco–both newcomers to the Purple Weekend lineup.
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PPW23 will be an expedition—a cosmic journey into the unknown, transporting you beyond to those other-worldly places untouched and ready to be discovered. Prepare yourself for an epic astral experience—one that will leave an everlasting impression on your body, mind, and spirit. Your celestial ODYSSEY is ready for you…an epic adventure awaits.
Organization mission statement:
Purple Foundation raises funds for local organizations that work to improve the overall quality of life, health, wellness, and future of the Dallas LGBTQIA+ community.
Leo Blanco
Leo Blanco is nowadays considered one of the best and more active producers on the international GLBT and Spanish music scene. Commuting between Madrid and Ibiza gave him the musical style and knowledge which suits perfect for any main room events, massive outdoor festivals or intimate underground clubs, delighting any kind of clubbing audience. This multi-talented Dj, producer, label owner, and entertainer has been taking the industry by storm, thanks in part to his world-renowned tracks La Mañana´, Over You feat Nalaya´, I Love Ibiza, or Caminando´ among others fronting several of the best summer compilations for the past years, part to his open-minded charisma and part of his fine musical taste for any parties around the world where he is requested.
Chris Royal
This San Francisco-based ,Baltimore ,Maryland native House music loving DJ has single-handedly captured the attention of party goers and producers since the first day he debuted himself to the public eye. Stage-named DJ Chris Royal’s love for music and culture eventually led him to branching out to share it with the world. Not long after, Chris’s skills granted him appearances as a headlining act with some of the industry’s top producers such as Ky Martinez Events , LPN, Deviant, House Sundae and more. Between his peers, Chris is known as being driven by his constant need to evolve and create. Something he fulfills by uniting, supporting and inspiring the people and movements he is passionate about.
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