TUES, DECEMBER 26 >> Doors open at 10PM, Show starts at 10PM.
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All Vinyl Everything. No Laptops. No Serato. Just turntables + vinyl.
All Vinyl Everything is ready to knock out all sounds with not one, but two legends, bringing their crates to The Drake Hotel Lounge.
ON THE STAGE
Legendary JESTER makes his long-awaited AVE debut. A home-grown, world-class DJ in every sense, spinning at fetes and festivals worldwide. Jester will be living up to his ‘world’s most versatile’ moniker, bringing a wide assortment of genres together in a way only he knows. Absolutely not to be missed.
Notorious amongst his DJ peers for his tireless work ethic, Jester is the epitome of versatility. A firm testament to this is the fact that Jester somehow manages to maintain his position as one of North America’s most sought after club DJs and a highly respected producer/remixer.
“Passion to me is everything. Music is a huge part of my passion”.
Jester has toured & played shows with many of the world’s top DJs, artists & celebrities including Drake, dvsn, Melanie Fiona, Miguel, J.Cole, Machel Montano, Kanye West, P. Diddy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) and many more.
Mastermind makes his return to the AVE fold. The pioneer in radio and a staple in Toronto’s rap community from the early 90’s, Mastermind is the name that brought the hip-hop mix show from community to commercial radio. His ‘Street Jam’ radio show was pivotal in putting Canadians on to the rap world at large, and a platform for putting the world on to Toronto.
As a product of Toronto’s DJ lineage, DJ Mensa has ascended the ranks and become a bona fide staple in his city’s music scene. DJ Mensa has always held the belief that creating the right vibe trumps all, and he has spent years perfecting an alchemy of scratching and song selection that has kept him a crowd favourite. During any given set, DJ Mensa seamlessly weaves between genres, tempos, and eras. He likens DJ’ing to a conversation between him and the audience, and he is always looking for the right thing to say. The demand for his sound has the opportunity to share stages artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Lil’ Jon, Robin Thicke, Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest, Janelle Monae, Questlove, A-Trak, Wiz Khalifa, and countless others.
Blazing the music scene around the world with his unrivalled talent, unstoppable energy and flawless sets, Mista Jiggz has captivated crowds and moved masses in Miami, Osaka, Nassau, Negril, Dubai, Arusha, Diani Beach, San Francisco and New York.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Mista Jiggz curates each of his performances from a collection of current and classic Hip-Hop, R&B, Indie Dance and Nu-Disco to Classic Rock, Motown, Reggae, Funk and Disco. A relentless entertainer who is always taking his craft to new heights, he is known for perfectly blending beats into signature, live remixes – keeping his sets fresh and his audiences craving more.
He has shared the stage with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Snoop Dogg, Collie Buddz, Flight Facilities, Kardinal Offishall, Beenie Man, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Neil Armstrong (Former Tour DJ for Jay-Z), DJ Starting From Scratch, DJ Irie, Flo Rida, and Sly & Robbie among others.
In Toronto, Mista Jiggz is the mastermind behind Forever Young - 80s Dance Party, Renaissance - All 90s, and All Vinyl Everything – sell-out concept events that have taken retro revelers by storm. His talents have been showcased on national television shows in Canada, and he is currently featured in the documentary 'Drop The Needle', streaming worldwide.
Mista Jiggz is always close to the decks, never skipping a beat to deliver the greatest experience the world over.
Watch all four DJ’s in “Drop The Needle,” the story of Play De Record, now streaming internationally on all platforms.
Thanks to our sponsors Steam Whistle + Canadian Club for helping to make this show happen.