Purple Party Weekend is back and better than ever for 2012 and promises a fantastic, world-class entertainment line-up and some amazing new venues. You won’t want to miss this incredible
weekend benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas.
We are proud to announce that international superstar DJ/Producer Wayne G (UK) will be making his Texas debut at the main event, The Purple
Party. Wayne G has become one of the most sought after names in the dance-music industry, headlining international events around the world, including White Party Palm Springs, Sydney
Harbour Party, San Diego Pride Zoo Party, and the Atlantis Cruises. He will be joined by local favorite, DJ Brandon Moses. Expect an exciting journey of sound and high-tech lighting
productions in an all new venue, South Side Music Hall inside Gilley’s Dallas.
DJ/Producer WAYNE G
(United Kingdom)
www.djwayneg.com
From “Twisted” hard house to “Heaven”-ly Hi-NRG, Wayne G’s music production and DJ career has certainly been diverse. Starting in the mid 90s,
Wayne was part of the nu-NRG scene championed by contemporaries Tony de Vit, Mrs. Wood, and Blu Peter.
A satirical track featuring the voice of Stewart Who?, “Twisted,” launched Wayne into stratosphere making him one of the most in-demand DJ / Producers internationally with major success
in Australia and the US (thanks to a Danny Tenaglia remix). The track has sold more than 150,000 worldwide and was the biggest selling dance single of 1998 globally, going Gold in
Australia and remaining in the top 20 for over 6 months.
The follow up single ‘Breakdance’ went Top 40 in OZ and led to the critically acclaimed album on Sony Records. Wayne & Stewart Who? toured Australia, Japan and South Africa to
promote the album. The two still collaborate on projects and are currently working on their latest track with house legend Ralphi Rosario.
As a solo artist, Wayne G’s production and remixing skills have been much in demand, credits include remixes of tracks by Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minouge, Christina Aguilera,
Celine Dion, Backstreet Boys, Deborah Cox, Whitney Houston, Darren Hayes, Erasure, Jerry Springer The Opera, Lonnie Gordon, Kelis, Alexis Jordan, Olive, Holly Johnson, Jimmy Somerville,
Belinda Carlisle, to name a few.
His recent productions have seen his output on labels as diverse as Fierce Angel, Hed Kandi, Flawless Recordings, Tommy Boy, Centaur and
Almighty Records and artists as diverse as 2010 Tony Award Winner ‘Levi Kries’ on his single ‘Be Alright’, Darren Hayes producing a future B side of the classic ‘Love Hangover’, Dolly
Partons classic ‘Peace Train’ to current R&B sensation Alexis Jordan, turning her chart hit ‘Happiness’ into a billboard hit. His productions under many guises include Funky G,
E-Volution, Grip, Dark Forces, Almighty Allstars, Club Junkies and more.
His compilations CDs have garnered huge sales and top reviews globally, his last release, ‘REMIXXER’ released internationally to tie in with his performance at Sydney prestigious
Harbour Party for part of the Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations got rave reviews around the globe:
“His beats just keep getting hotter. “Remixxer – Wayne G.” shows off his artistic growth and fresh sounds.” – Project Q Magazine
Brandon’s unique style of vocal-infused dance music is very much a product of his past experiences as a professional musician. Starting
in fourth grade, Brandon sang in his school and church choirs and continued to sing all the way through his years at his University. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in music
education, Brandon taught middle school choir for six years. “I love to sing. It’s always been a huge part of my life. When I’m spinning, you’ll often see me singing
along.”
This aspiring DJ started releasing podcasts in 2008. After gaining a small group of fans that encouraged him to keep putting out more mixes, Brandon was soon DJing live at small
venues throughout the Dallas area. This soon led to a residency at The Tin Room and the Drama Room, two well-known nightclubs in the Dallas gay scene.
In October of 2010, Brandon left his residencies to allow for more travel. Since then, he has opened several times for visiting DJs at Brick and also headlined for One Night In
Bangkok at Brick. In April 2011 he opened for The Perry Twins at the main event for Dallas Purple Party, and a few weeks later spun at the pool of The Portofino Island Resort in
Pensacola Beach, Florida over Memorial Day weekend.
He has spun the Dallas Red Party two years in a row and The Lambda Legal White Party in Dallas. Brandon will spin the official Black Tie Dinner After Party and will open the main event
for Dallas Purple Party 2012…for the second year in a row.
“I’m extremely excited about what the future holds,” said Brandon. “I have big dreams, and an even bigger passion for dancing and music. It gives me great joy to see friends
having fun on the dance floor, with smiles on their faces. It’s really quite simple…I love music, I love to dance, and I love making people happy. What could be better than
being a DJ?”
Alyson Calagna’s impressive resume includes headlining appearances at Alegria, Winter Party Festival, Songkran in Thailand, Gay Village in
Rome, Stereo Montreal, Heaven & Hell in Brazil, Arabian Nights in Orlando, and Masterbeat Los Angeles just to name a few. Opening the event will be Texas-resident DJ
Gabriel Marestein.
DJ/Producer Alyson Calagna
biggest dance and circuit events and regularly plays to sold out crowds at some of the largest venues around the world including
Pacha, Space, Crobar, The Government, and more. Critics have lauded her for discovering an unmistakable “sound of her own,” and she has garnered a dedicated following in
nearly every corner of the world.
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