'2 ON Ft. Martyn Bootyspoon' / Interview with 2-ON
Ahead of 2-ON ft. Martyn Bootysoon (CAN) at Miscellania this Sunday, we speak with the 2 ON creators Matisse and Tinika.
Why did you start 2 ON?
We started 2 ON as a way to celebrate and bring our community together. We both met through community events and with Tinikas DJ career and Matisses producing (and partying) experience it was a perfect project for us to use our skills to create something we both felt proud to be a part of. We wanted to create an all queer, black led run community night that focuses on platforming up and coming artists. As a rule, we only book artist of colour, with the majority of them being queer also, because we want our audience to see themselves reflected in the line-up!
How do you want people to feel at your parties?
We want them to feel cunt! We want them to feel safe and celebrated and to know that there is a space that is specifically for them to be exactly who they are.
What can we expect from this next event?
We going international baby! This 4th iteration of 2 ON is the perfect meld of Naarm qtibipoc favourites and local new talent coming together to support an internationally acclaimed Black artist. We feel very blessed to have this opportunity to throw a night like this so early on in our journey and we know the crowd will bring the usual sexy 2 ON energy, IYKYK!
Tell us a little about the epic headliner that is Martyn Bootyspoon?
Martyn Bootyspoon is one of the baddest to ever do it and we are so excited to bring him out from Montreal, Canada! His online presence and musical offering lets us know he is authentically himself, which is why he is the perfect international headliner for 2 ON. He exudes personality and has a refreshing approach to music which blends elements of house, techno, and experimental sounds . Throughout his career of high energy sets, and impressive track releases Martyn’s charismatic stage presence and genuine connection with his audience have made him a favorite all over the world. It’s super special that Martyn will be closing out the night with a massive 2 hour journey,
Anything else you’d like to add?
We <3 2 get 2 ON.
Stay up to date with 2 ON on Instagram and get tickets to the event at Miscellania
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