FUNCTION XXVII // BROOKLYN PRIDE // 5TH BIRTHDAY
TBA, New York City
This night happened — Fri 12 Jun
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Who was billed16 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Signal, Sun 25 OctALEXIS DE LA ROSA
- next: BASEMENT, Sat 31 OctCEM
- next: KREUZWERK in Berlin, Fri 23 OctChris Cruse
- Faited
- next: Bunker West in Berlin, Sat 24 OctFASHION
- henri b.
- next: Good Room, Fri 23 OctKim Anh
- next: Xanadu, Fri 30 OctMakadsi
- Markus
- Michael Magnan
- sabrout
- next: public records, Sun 1 Novx3butterfly
- Arewà Basit
- next: Unveiled, Fri 23 OctDangerous Rose
- Performances by
- Ana Masreya
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
81 of the 120 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Makadsi and Dangerous Rose — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
- FASHION and Makadsi — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Sep 2024.
- Makadsi and Markus — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 30 Jun 2024.
- Chris Cruse and Makadsi — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
- FASHION and Dangerous Rose — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 Nov 2023.
- Kim Anh and Michael Magnan — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and Michael Magnan — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 22 Jun 2024.
- FASHION and Markus — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 1 Nov 2025.
- CEM and Chris Cruse — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 1 Jan 2026.
- Makadsi and Michael Magnan — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 11 Dec 2025.
- Markus and Dangerous Rose — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 11 Dec 2025.
- FASHION and Michael Magnan — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 7 Sep 2023.
- Michael Magnan and Dangerous Rose — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 Jan 2025.
- Chris Cruse and Dangerous Rose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Jun 2026.
- Chris Cruse and Michael Magnan — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 25 Oct 2024.
- Kim Anh and Makadsi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and Dangerous Rose — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 4 Jan 2025.
- Markus and Michael Magnan — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 29 Oct 2023.
- Arewà Basit and Dangerous Rose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 17 Feb 2026.
- Chris Cruse and Kim Anh — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
- FASHION and henri b. — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 2 Jan 2026.
- henri b. and Makadsi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 2 Jan 2026.
- henri b. and Dangerous Rose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 2 Jan 2026.
- henri b. and Markus — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 2 Jan 2026.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 12 Dec 2025.
- CEM and Markus — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 9 Nov 2025.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and CEM — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 10 Oct 2025.
- x3butterfly and Dangerous Rose — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 6 Sep 2025.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and FASHION — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 5 Apr 2025.
- Kim Anh and Markus — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 14 Feb 2025.
- Chris Cruse and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Nov 2024.
- FASHION and Kim Anh — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 28 Jun 2024.
- FASHION and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 5 Apr 2024.
- CEM and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 5 Apr 2024.
- CEM and FASHION — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 5 Apr 2024.
- Kim Anh and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
- Michael Magnan and x3butterfly — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 23 Sep 2023.
- Michael Magnan and Performances by — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 7 Sep 2023.
- FASHION and Performances by — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 7 Sep 2023.
Who they are
“Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations.”
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Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations. With a strong curatorial approach, Alexis has become a sought-after figure in queer nightlife, performing in spaces such as Nowadays, Basement, Signal, Good Room, Papi Juice, and Nocturnal Emissions where he currently holds a residency. Alongside his club work, Alexis has developed an artistic sound practice through residencies for contemporary art institutions, including David Zwirner, BOFFO, and The Kitchen. Within these spaces, he has created immersive sonic environments and compositions that bridge performance, installation, and experimental sound—further deepening his multidisciplinary approach. Most recently, Alexis marked a new chapter in his artistic evolution with the released his debut EP, ARE THERE ANY HOMOSEXUALS?, and toured Sydney, Australia with HOUSE OF MINCE during their PRIDE festival, further expanding his global reach. As a DJ, producer, and visionary, Alexis continues to shape the future of dance music while honoring the rich cultural heritage at the heart of his sound.Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Qncc, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, MORENXXX, Leonce, none of them here that night
“Launching to prominence out of Herrensauna's infamous underground parties, CEM has forged a singular path as an fierce club DJ unafraid of turning the dancefloor moody.”
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Launching to prominence out of Herrensauna's infamous underground parties, CEM has forged a singular path as an fierce club DJ unafraid of turning the dancefloor moody. CEM's unique brand of emotive hysteria was forged in Herrensauna's hedonistic Berlin furnace in the last few years, and as one of the party's three core members, he has been at the heart of the operations since its inception. With the party attracting more and more attention for its critical contribution to Berlin's queer community, as well as their raw italo-metal aesthetic, the opportunity came to move into Tresor, where it has cemented its place as a unique addition to Berlin's nocturnal topography. CEM's role in all this is twofold—firstly, as curator of the party's unique mix of frenetic DJs and industrial-edged live performances; and secondly, as one of the resident DJs. The sheer pace of Herrensauna's preferred grade of techno is offset by his enigmatic presence and selection. It's a crucial edge of the party, and it's rightfully brought CEM to the world's attention. With a preference for UK-tweaked tracks from across the contemporary milieu of harder club works, nor with a fear of breakbeats or sullen moments, he's a rare species of DJ that seeds intensity in even the most hesitant of movers. And with a background in queer club culture going back a decade to his hometown of Vienna—side-by-side with a punk upbringing—CEM's well versed in the essential metrics of unrelenting after dark commotion.Recently at Knockdown Center, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Paragon · often with MCMLXXXV, DJ TOOL, Juliana Huxtable, none of them here that night
“Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight.”
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Founder of queer LA party-cum-record label Spotlight. Club Toilet crew in Detroit. Based in Berlin. You know it when you hear him play: a chugging, infectious groove, equally at home in dark warehouses and out in the sunshine. Chris is a resident at Berlin's Power Dance Club, and a regular at Panorama Bar, Basement, and Block9 at Glastonbury. He brings the spirit of the warehouse party he threw for a decade in Los Angeles - Spotlight - celebrating and reclaiming queer roots of house, techno, and underground dance music.House on 4, Deep House on 3, Techno on 2 and Ambient on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Spotlight Records (2), Can U Not Talk Records (1) and Dero Arcade (1); their RA profile also lists Permanent Vacation, Funnuvojere Records and Major Records. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Qncc, Nowadays, Signal · often with Stathis (GR), Byron Yeates, Massimiliano Pagliara, none of them here that night
Recently at Signal, Elsewhere, Seventh Heaven · often with Eva Loveless, Ariela Leiva, Johnny Knüppel Takeover, none of them here that night
“FASHION - is an Asian American transsexual diva, designer, artist, and DJ based in NYC and sometimes Berlin.”
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FASHION - is an Asian American transsexual diva, designer, artist, and DJ based in NYC and sometimes Berlin. She would describe her musical style as an eclectic digital fusion: often combining the yin of trance (feminine, passive, chaos) and the yang of techno (masculine, active, order). Fashion is influenced heavily by her international identity, digital millennial upbringing, and the burgeoning cultural hub of New York which you can hear in her undefinable yet global sound.Recently at Acoustik Garden Lounge, Club Bohemia, Paragon · often with Memphy, Shyboi, camgirll8, none of them here that night
“henri b. has made a name for himself at the afters.”
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henri b. has made a name for himself at the afters. Marathon sets link dance music with chiller sounds when night turns to day and then back to night again. henri has recently collaborated with LYDO in playing and hosting the ambient event, Care.Recently at Qncc · often with LYDO, none of them here that night
“American DJ and producer Kim Anh has been a staple of the queer dance music underground for two decades.”
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American DJ and producer Kim Anh has been a staple of the queer dance music underground for two decades. She has gone on to make an indelible impact on the nightlife scenes she's been a part of in Los Angeles and New York, where she currently splits her time between NYC and the Hudson Valley. The founder of groundbreaking queer parties like Booby Trap! and Tendencies, Kim Anh helped underline the queer and POC history of dance music, bringing it back to its roots. Her production and songwriting blends classic house and electronic with a contemporary sensibility, with catchy hooks and edgy, sensual lyrics, described by DJ Mag as "lucid and absorbing, and conveying an assertion and power." She’s been a top 10 Beatport artist with features in Mix Mag (UK & Asia), DJ Mag, Resident Advisor and LA Weekly to name a few. More recently, Kim Anh started her own Can U Not Talk Records label, and has also been featured on labels like Live At Robert Johnson, Afro Acid and Nervous Records. She's collaborated with artists from across the electronic music spectrum such as Roy Davis. Jr, Massimiliano Pagliara, Peaches and Cerrone.House on 8, Deep House on 5, Nu-Disco on 5 and Acid on 3. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Can U Not Talk Records (1), Delusions Of Grandeur (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists International DeeJay Gigolo Records, EMI Records, Afro Acid Digital, Live At Robert Johnson and 2 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Green Room NYC, Paragon, Rumi · often with The Carry Nation, Mike Servito, Justin Cudmore, none of them here that night
“Makadsi continues to impress.”
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Makadsi continues to impress. This Brooklyn-based DJ/Producer, hailing from Zahle Lebanon, owns the underground scene with his signature sound merging Arabic influences over cross-genre sets. He is a resident and co-founder of FUNCTION, a space where he has cultivated a dance floor that honors the natural, vibrant diversity of New York City. NY’s BASEMENT dubbed Makadsi as the “rave activator”. 2025 saw Makadsi deepen his footprint across Europe. He returned to Glastonbury for a second year, this time on the IICON stage, and debuted at Horst Arts & Music Festival in Belgium. Summer took him from Honey Dijon's Chinois in Ibiza to Geggen x Pornceptual for Berlin Pride, Body Movements in London, the main stage at Madrid's MADO Pride, and Adonis for London Pride. French-German network ARTE profiled him for their Tracks series, spotlighting how he threads Arabic divas through techno beats. Back stateside, he played in the iconic Texas room for the 4th Annual Wire Festival in Brooklyn, NY further cementing his role in the heart of the city's underground. 2024 was no less impressive, with Makadsi’s debuts in Ibiza at Palmarama, Glastonbury Festival's iconic NY Downlow stage, Berlin's Pornceptual, Honey Dijon’s House Nation in Brooklyn, and NITSA's 30th birthday in Barcelona. 2023 was nothing short of monumental for Makadsi, taking FUNCTION on the road alongside Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. As the Creative Director and architect for the Renaissance album and Renaissance World Tour, he booked opening DJ acts featuring familiar darlings of the Queer Underground scene (Arca, Shygirl, and more). He ended the tour with his own opening set for Beyoncé's last show in Kansas City. Topping off the year, Makadsi opened for Madonna’s Celebration Tour in Brooklyn.Recently at Qncc, Signal, BASEMENT · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, Concrete Husband, MCMLXXXV, none of them here that night
“2025 Artist Bio Markus is a DJ and producer based in Brooklyn, New York.”
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2025 Artist Bio Markus is a DJ and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Markus is known for his versatility, playing a variety of genres including EBM, House, Italo, 80s Darkwave, Breaks, and more. However, he is most renowned for his unique blend of old school electro and new school brolectro, with a distinctive touch of lesbian techno. Born to Palestinian immigrant parents in Las Vegas, he grew up in the suburbs during the 90s, where he developed a deep appreciation for 90s R&B music. In middle school, he discovered trance via Napster and limewire, igniting his passion for electronic music. Markus's move to San Francisco marked a significant turning point in his musical journey. Immersing himself in the city's vibrant underground dance scene, he learned from the renowned Honey Soundsystem, a queer collective, and the iconic Club Lonely. He also became obsessed with the local garage rock scene and perhaps his most significant musical inspiration, Beach House. In 2010, Markus co-founded the indie chillwave band Seatraffic with his friend Brandon Harrison. As the band's synth player and vocalist, Markus contributed to their unique sound, leading to several successful releases over five years. During this period, Markus found his true self on the dance floor, forming his first queer friendships and feeling a profound sense of belonging. This community became his family and played a crucial role in shaping his identity. Inspired by artists like early Grimes and Purity Ring, Markus began producing his own crossover tracks. However, his career as an architectural professional meant that music took a secondary role for a time. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Markus received his first pair of turntables from his then-boyfriend, now best-friend, Dylan. This gift ignited his passion for DJing, and during lockdown, he honed his skills as a bedroom DJ, playing at the lockdown afters with friends. Markus's most influential mentor, Robert Yang (Bezier), introduced him to Ouissam, of Savage Club Hanoi and the founder of Equation Festival in Vietnam. Ouissam challenged Markus to perform at the Rave Cave during Equation Festival 2023. Markus prepared a new live set and made his comeback after a five-year hiatus, performing original productions like "Want It Back" and "With Your Girlfriends," two tracks deeply rooted in the original sounds of Detroit Electro of the 90s, with a San Francisco and Dutch sprinkling of EBM on top. On the same trip, Markus celebrated his birthday at Savage Hanoi, where he was asked to replace Sedaf Adassi, who had to cancel due to COVID-19. This unexpected opportunity led to Markus's first DJ gig at one of Asia's most prestigious clubs. Back in Brooklyn, Markus continued to build his reputation, performing at venues like Bossa Nova Civic Club and participating in fundraisers for Palestine. Later he eventually secured regular gigs at Basement, where he plays in both the Main Room and the multi-genre-focused Studio. In 2024, Markus embarked on his first DJ tour in Asia, performing at renowned clubs such as .Tag, Pawnshop, Heim, and returning to Savage in Hanoi. This year, he will debut at Nowadays for their 24-hour party, nonstop, alongside Lena Wilkens and Vladimir Ivkovic. Markus is also set to perform at this year's Wire Festival at the Knockdown Center in May and make his European debut at Herrensauna's CSD Party in July.Recently at Paragon, BASEMENT, Green Room NYC · often with Kilopatrah Jones, Saia, Mike Servito, none of them here that night
- Ambient on 3, Techno on 3, Leftfield on 2 and House on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Allergy Season (2) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Pier 83, Xanadu, Animal · often with Josh Steers, Nita Aviance, SKIN, none of them here that night
“cairo raised nyc based etc grew up around music parents always played old arabic music fell in love with music at an early age etc eclectic sets weave through many genres acid house techno breakbeat ambient rnb hip hop etc”
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Recently at Silence Please, BASEMENT, Million Goods · often with Manu Miran, Zarina, bossy boots, none of them here that night
“Heavily influenced by innovators such as Throbbing Gristle and Floorplan, their productions encapsulated sounds that were inspired by the UK and Detroit, and were complimented with live spoken word.”
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Heavily influenced by innovators such as Throbbing Gristle and Floorplan, their productions encapsulated sounds that were inspired by the UK and Detroit, and were complimented with live spoken word. After moving to Berlin in 2016, they transitioned from performance art to DJing, where their sets on HÖR facilitated their breakthrough as a DJ. Having drawn inspiration from early industrial and techno pioneers, x3butterfly’s sets retain a raw and ominous quality, with a club twist. Prioritizing the eclectic, they often aim to take listeners on a story-telling journey while simultaneously keeping them on the dance floor. Their sets combine jungle, drum and bass, R&B, dubstep, techno, and other world sounds at 140-160 BPM. x3butterfly has played in various clubs in Mexico, Germany, Denmark, Greece, as well as a multitude of cities in the US. They have quickly become a rising NYC star, DJing notorious NYC venues such as Bossa Nova, Mood Ring, and Nowadays. You can find their most recent production titled “Holy War Remix” on Rubby’s Pájaro Malo Remix EP on Spotify.Bass Music on 2, Breaks on 2, House on 2 and Techno on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Clasico Records (2) (1) and subglow (1); their RA profile also lists PLOT. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Refuge, Nowadays, Honey's · often with The Carry Nation, Sterling Juan Diaz, Joy Orbison, none of them here that night
“As both a creative and model, Arewà has become a vital voice at the intersection of trans identity, Black aesthetics, and futurist performance.”
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As both a creative and model, Arewà has become a vital voice at the intersection of trans identity, Black aesthetics, and futurist performance. On her Archive EP (2026) Arewà weaves together ambient soul, experimental R&B, and new-wave gospel into a Black trans folk-sound all her own, crafting an emotional cartography of ancestry and becoming. The EP includes previously released songs “Fluid,” “I’ll Wait,” and “Crystal,” and moves through a dreamlike arrangement of analog synths, layered harmonies, and ambient percussion, centering Arewà’s hypnotic voice as both witness and instrument. “I wanted the project to serve as a record of everything I’ve been through as an artist, a performer, and person – not as an act of nostalgia, but as proof,” Arewà says. “It’s about making peace with the versions of myself that never got to speak, and hold up my own experiences as a mirror for the listener.” “The project came from a need to preserve what I couldn’t find anywhere else: my own joy, my own contradictions, my own archive,” says Arewà. “It’s a living document, and it’s still being written.” Arewà’s musical work arrives amid a wave of international recognition across art, fashion, and performance. Many fans first got to know Arewà on the groundbreaking eighth season of MTV’s Are You the One in 2019. In 2024, she was immortalized in a celebrated portrait by artist Amy Sherald titled “Trans Forming Liberty” as part of her “American Sublime” exhibition, which debuted at SF MoMA and traveled to New York’s Whitney Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art. Arewà’s portrait was featured on the cover of The New Yorker in summer 2025 after it faced potential censorship in a planned exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.. In the fall of 2025, Arewà was featured in the cast of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production Prince F*****, continuing to explore themes of queer embodiment and liberation on stage. She also appears in Geena Rocero’s short film Dolls (2025), executive produced by Lily Wachowski (The Matrix), which is currently on the festival circuit, further expanding Arewà’s presence across film and performance. Whether on stage, on screen, in fashion and beauty campaigns, or through her sonic endeavors, Arewà’s practice offers a radical invitation to witness transformation in real time.Last at public records in Feb · often with Juliana Huxtable, Nana XOXO, Amarji King, none of them here that night
Recently at Unveiled, Nowadays, H0L0 · often with Memphy, MCMLXXXV, Nita Aviance, none of them here that night
Recently at Friends & Lovers, Club Bohemia, Qncc · often with Donatella LeRoc, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- The Carry Nation7 with Kim Anh, 6 with Michael Magnan, 4 with x3butterfly, 3 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 3 with Markus
- Juliana Huxtable4 with FASHION, 3 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, 3 with Arewà Basit, 3 with CEM and 3 with Dangerous Rose
- Sterling Juan Diaz11 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, 9 with Makadsi, 6 with x3butterfly and 2 with Chris Cruse
- Mike Servito6 with Kim Anh, 6 with Makadsi, 6 with Michael Magnan and 3 with Markus
- MCMLXXXV11 with CEM, 5 with Makadsi and 2 with Dangerous Rose
- Sevyn 00004 with FASHION, 4 with Makadsi and 3 with Dangerous Rose
- Physical Therapy10 with Michael Magnan and 3 with x3butterfly
- Nita Aviance8 with Michael Magnan and 4 with Dangerous Rose
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The room
TBA — 430 events and 1,429 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: House (9), R&B (8), Techno (7), Club (6) and Reggaeton (4). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
FUNCTION NYC — 19 events and 75 artists since Sep 2023.