Heat//Sink ~ Denver 9.19

Queer. Underground. Berlin Style Saturday, September 19 • Denver After the incredible response to SINK DEEPER TECHNO, we return to the brighter side of the underground. HEAT//sink is back with house, disco, tech house, and a little bit in between. Our classic Berlin-style party where the dance floor comes first. Lose yourself in the music or find love in the dark ;) come to connect and explore. ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ FAFI ABDEL NOUR (AMS) Fafi Abdel Nour finds beauty in the margins and the bliss in between - a passionate artist and community builder, on a mission towards imagining better futures through musical connectivity and understanding between humans. Growing up as a first generation Syrian-born kid, the struggles of integrating into the Dutch society while balancing his Arabic heritage and burgeoning queerness proved to be a struggle - often finding himself in between worlds, caught amidst maintaining his inner pride and sense of self against a world that he strained to see himself in. Through the desire to find harmony within a lifetime of dissonance, Fafi found dance music in his young adulthood. While his connection to the music was powerful and provided a necessary level of personal reprieve, he soon realized there was a need for more participation from artists and DJs of color in the scene. Fafi’s queer club nights at OOST in Groningen were born out of this resolve to create community empowerment for marginalized people to transcend beyond the oppressive dominant culture surrounding them. As a DJ, Fafi never fails to captivate dancers into a sense of timelessness & otherworldly joy. His sets distill the liberatory kinetics of house music down to its very essence, embodying an era of music unaffected by genre-constraints or rules. Dissolving boundaries between sound, movement and being, dancers can expect everything from spellbinding melodic passages, house-inflected body music and enchanted breakbeats melded into flourishes of ecstatic sensation. Oscillating between jubilance and insight with a distinctive sense of narrative and technical finesse, Fafi’s selections expand the universe of mystic, passionate and evocative strains of house - tapping into the source of music’s fundamental ability to transform lives, through a deeply personal level of expression transmuted directly from his soul through the speakers. Always encouraging us to connect with one another and celebrate the myriad of differences we share in our world, Fafi’s vibration has radiated simply by embodying his truth and encouraging others to do the same for themselves. Currently based in Amsterdam and with a slew of gigs only continuing to manifest throughout the world, his mantra remains the same no matter where the music is played - Love is the message. ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ TOMMY HART (MEX) Tommy Hart is a matchmaker of soul and sound, crafting moments of euphoria and release from inside the booth. Shaped by his formative years in New York, his sets are a vehicle for connection, each track a carefully selected tool for transformation, placed with intention and control. Drawing from the lineage of house and techno, his sets reflect a close study of its past and a clear vision forward. Rhythms build patiently, tension accumulates, and energy undulates across the dancefloor. Selections move through driving deep cuts, hypnotic grooves, and soaring vocals, allowing space for the room to expand, settle, and respond. Now based in Mexico City, Hart holds residencies at Yuyu Cine Club and LGBTQ+ institution [sic] club, two anchors in the city’s ever-evolving underground landscape. He continues to tour extensively, bringing his physical and emotionally driven approach to dancefloors worldwide. ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ JAMESI (DEN) JAMESI is a DJ and producer from Denver, Colorado. With a versatile sound that blends house, garage, and beyond, he has become a staple in Denver’s electronic dance scene. Known for energizing dance floors at renowned venues around Denver, JAMESI continues to captivate audiences with his sets. ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ 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 ■ This event is 21+ 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. VOID sound system. Minimal light. Maximum intention. 10 PM until late. Secret location.