Neighborhood Ball NYE - Disco Express Soundsystem, Ultra Violet, Simon Heyliger + more
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Wed 31 Dec 2025
Press play
Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Bustin' Loose
- branqueeno
- next: Dead Letter No. 9, Thu 22 OctDJ Ultra Violet
- Simon Heyliger
- next: Roberta's, Sat 31 OctFernelly
- Miles Robbins
- Brother Rich
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
17 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Bustin' Loose and branqueeno — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Sep 2025.
- Fernelly and Miles Robbins — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 9 Mar 2024.
- branqueeno and Brother Rich — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
- Bustin' Loose and Brother Rich — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 31 Dec 2025.
Who they are
“Tom Lilly aka Bustin‘ Loose is the founder of highly esteemed record label and international event series, The Disco Express.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Tom Lilly aka Bustin‘ Loose is the founder of highly esteemed record label and international event series, The Disco Express. A producer, DJ and designer based between London & New York City, Bustin’ Loose’s penchant for music has seen him support anyone from Dimitri From Paris to Late Nite Tuff Guy, Etienne De Crécy, Dave Lee, Crazy P, Moodymann and Motor City Drum Ensemble. Performing for 10+ years, he’s played across the world: From Rome to Milan, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, New York City, Mexico City and more.. Bustin' Loose has also held down slots on the festival circuit at: Glastonbury, Wilderness, Elrow, SGP and Boogietown alongside Robin S in front of a 3000 person crowd. With music releases on Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, theBasement, Ubiquity, Cosmos and several vinyl on his own label The Disco Express, Bustin’ Loose is a burgeoning artist going from strength to strength. He has made official remixes revered acts such as The Fatback Band and Tigerbalm Journeying through cutting edge Nu-Disco, uplifiting House, vintage 70‘s & 80‘s gems and Funk-infused grooves, Bustin’ Loose sets are always brimming with energy and soul... _____________________________________________________________ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrT4BHXxvlPrfP8SVst0t Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bustinloosedjs/ Bookings: thediscoexpress@gmail.com Music Releases (2019-Present): Toy Tonics // Whiskey Disco // thebasement Discos // Roux Records // Ubiquity // Cosmos Records Fresh Take Records // The Disco Express Notable DJ Support: Aroop Roy // Art of Tones // Barbara Tucker // Bellaire Bill Brewster // Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy // COEO Crazy P // Dabeull // Dave Lee // Dimitri From Paris // DJ Tennis // Eli Escobar // Etienne De Crécy Felix Dickinson // Glenn Underground // Greg Wilson Horse Meat Disco // Jeremy Underground // Jocelyn Brown // Kirollus // Kon // Late Nite Tuff Guy // Marcellus Pittman // Moodymann // MCDE Mr Scruff // Robin S // Stacy Kidd and many more.. Notable Performances: Glastonbury Festival // Elrow // Wilderness Festival // Electric Brixton // Boogietown // KOKO // Kitkat Berlin // Phonox // Ministry of Sound // E1 International DJ Gigs: Aberdeen, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Meribel, Paris, Toulouse, Berlin, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Athens, Copenhagen, Florence, Milan, Rome, Stockholm, Antwerp, Trondheim, Hawaii, Los Angeles, New York City, Vienna, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi MinhNu-Disco on 21, House on 21, Disco on 19 and Deep House on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Toy Tonics, Whiskey Disco, Fresh Take Records and The Disco Express.Recently at Le Bain, Ciao Ciao, Jupiter Disco · often with Roland & Brother Rich, Bea Trinidad, LEFTI, none of them here that night
“Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins. She has a regular circuit at some of the city's best dance music clubs, like The Knockdown Center, SILO, Elsewhere, and Superior Ingredients. branqueeno’s musical style and selection brings a modern twist with an old school flare. She plays a range of house and electronic music, spanning classic, jackin’, deep, garage, acid, disco, tech, minimal, afro, latin, indie dance, and breaks. A groove is guaranteed with a lot of vocals. A true DJ, intentionally selecting and blending music that tells a story, builds up the energy, and takes the listeners on a journey. Since 2023, Chenice co-produces events that elevate, mentor, and educate others, primarily women. Notably, she was a Femme House featured artist and DJ 101 workshop teach. She is the NYC lead with the collective, Sisters in Sound, who was one of the 2025 Beatport Diversity Fund grant awardees. With the funds, the collective produced ‘Soundscape Microfest’, an all day festival highlighting diversity and education in dance music through a keynote, panels, breakout sessions, and networking. Committed to her development, she and consistently seeks opportunities to refine her technical abilities on the decks and as a producer. Her first official release was in in July 2025. Her next release is set for December 2025 on Sparkle Motion Recordings. Her production style aligns with her taste as a selector, full of groovy basslines and percussion to evoke emotion, connection, and escape to listeners on the dance floor and beyond.Recently at Knockdown Center, Superior Ingredients, Jade · often with Remniqe, Docta Jimmy, Talk Shivi, none of them here that night
Recently at House of Yes, Le Bain, Signal · often with Eli Escobar, Deo'jorge, DADA COZMIC, none of them here that night
“Straight out of Brooklyn, New York, Simon Heyliger is walking in the footsteps of some of the most recognized DJ's out today; who have all had an impact on his style.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Straight out of Brooklyn, New York, Simon Heyliger is walking in the footsteps of some of the most recognized DJ's out today; who have all had an impact on his style. He was partying at Club Exit, a New York City Super Club in the late 90's, watching 3,000 people dancing and having the time of their lives when Simon realized his dream of touring the world and becoming an internationally known Disc Jockey. He wanted to be the one to provide this therapeutic enjoyment to the masses through dance music. And with that in mind, DJ Simon Heyliger was born. His unique style of spinning consists of electronic music genres such as House, Tech House and Techno. He is constantly inspired by legendary New York City disc jockey, Danny Tenaglia. Simon has spun at Pacha NYC, Cielo, District 36, Webster Hall, and Sullivan Room just to name a few. He has been hand selected to DJ at the Winter Music Conference in Miami & has been asked to play at Sunday School presented by Made Event for the 2nd year in row. Some world renowned DJ's/Producers he’s played along with are Adam Beyer, Gary Beck, Hermanez, Nick Curly, Sharam, The Martinez Brothers, Victor Calderone and many more. Simon has plans to stay focused on creating his own productions this year. This Brooklyn breakout star is definitely one to keep your eye on. He is already garnering a local following and soon music lovers worldwide will be introduced to this class act.Acid House on 1, House on 1, Tech House on 1 and Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesRecently at Dead Letter No. 9, Signal, Sunset Park Rooftop · often with Cosmo, Martín Y Corazón, Morgan, none of them here that night
“Los Angeles raised Multi-instrumentalist/Producer Fernelly currently lives in Brooklyn, via Berlin, playing and producing new material throughout the city.”
their own biography
Ambient on 1, Deep House on 1, Downtempo on 1 and House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesRecently at Eavesdrop, Knockdown Center, public records · often with Seedy J, SPF 50, Planet B, none of them here that night
“Resident of IRL, High Sugar Content, Crazy Taxi.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Resident of IRL, High Sugar Content, Crazy Taxi. Radio Taiso on The Lot Radio Former Resident on The Lot Radio with How Can I Help You?Recently at Good Room, Roberta’s Rooftop @ 1 Penn Plaza, Honey's · often with Cole Evelev, Alyssa Stowers, Seedy J, none of them here that night
Recently at Music For A While, Ponyboy · often with Roland Cespedes, Ethical Drift, LEFTI, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Seedy J24 with Fernelly and 3 with Miles Robbins
- LEFTI3 with Bustin' Loose and 1 with Brother Rich
- SMURFOUDIRTY3 with DJ Ultra Violet and 1 with Bustin' Loose
- Eli Escobar21 with DJ Ultra Violet
- Roland & Brother Rich12 with Bustin' Loose
- SPF 5011 with Fernelly
- DADA COZMIC9 with DJ Ultra Violet
- Roland Cespedes8 with Brother Rich
how this compares
- Median final count, Wednesdays at Dead Letter No. 913
- Middle half finished between5 and 23
- Past Wednesdays at this venue counted23
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.