Pllek Pride
"Cross the IJ after the Canal Parade and continue the party on our beach! Until 23:00, enjoy live DJs outside, after which the party moves indoors. Hosted by the legendary Nickie Nicole.
Admission is free!
Nickie Nicole used to hang out as a club kid in the East Village in New York City, where she frequently watched drag. In 1992, Nicolas moved to Amsterdam to study at the fashion school. Discovered by Manfred Langer, owner of the iT nightclub, Nickie Nicole became one of the most famous cross-dress artists in the Amsterdam gay scene. In Reguliersdwarsstraat, Nickie Nicole also performed in the Richter and Exit nightclubs and had the popular Nickie Nicole Shows in Danscafé Havana. She then performed at countless small and large festive occasions, openings, receptions, and the like for many years. She gained nationwide fame as the jury chair in the program 'De Travestieshow' in the nineties. In 2022, Nickie was a jury member in 'Make Up Your Mind'.
Katya Gabeli (Amsterdam) is an electric violinist, DJ, and producer. In addition to her education at the Conservatory and the School of the Arts, she has 8 years of work experience as a radio DJ/presenter. This together ensures that she effortlessly switches between different styles and genres: from Classical to Electronic music, and everything in between. She uses the knowledge of a classically trained musician and combines her DJ sets with electric violin improvisation. As a violinist, she also plays a lot with other DJs, whether it's House, Techno, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, or Trance sets. She has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Armin van Buuren, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Charly Lownoise, and Mental Theo.
Lady Deep, formerly known as ShowbizzLiz, was one of the first female DJs to start her DJ career in the world-famous RoXy in Amsterdam in the early '90s. Her deep house, eclectic disco, and funk edits bring the groove back on the dance floor, both in the Amsterdam underground scene and at large festivals. She has also performed at many corporate events and award shows. With her artist management and event agency Laughing Buddha Agency, Lady Deep has organized various parties, outdoor festivals, and crazy underground parties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Miami, and Paris.
DJ Benjamin has been spinning since 1994; born in France, now living in Amsterdam. From Ibiza, Brussels, London to Paris, DJ Benjamin has spun in many different places. His progressive house and electro quickly lead to showcases during Amsterdam Dance Event. In Ibiza, he spends his summers and finds his inspiration, spinning at White Party, Baccanali, and Just Scandal.
DJ M4GIK recently moved to Amsterdam to finish his studies and make a name for himself as a DJ. With his roots in Chile, he has a passion for electronic music, particularly Dancehall and Latin beats. With DJ M4GIK behind the decks, the audience is served the perfect music for the moment!
Admission free!