Who was billed2 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
None of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
Bears Are Animals features David Orton playing disco from 7pm to 10pm, followed by SPRFRK with a high-energy house set from 10pm until close.
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
Who they are
“DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene.”
their own biography
the whole biography
DJ SPRFRK (JC) is a dance-floor-diva-turned- DJ and a staple in New York’s underground queer rave scene. Originally hailing from Miami, Known for his flamboyant, high-energy fusion of house, club anthems, and percussion—curated specifically to lift spirits and keep dance floors locked in. SPRFRK has built an impressive resume of residencies at staple queer venues including Metropolitan, Happyfun Hideaway, and the infamous ANIMAL. He has also served as a resident DJ for Scandalo NYC, the celebrated house and Italo disco party with over a decade in the running. He’s also a regular at major NYC venues like BASEMENT and Good Room, to name a few. His influence extends well beyond the five boroughs. SPRFRK has headlined premier queer events across North America, including Carry Nation, XOXA Pride, Jellyfish (PGH), Sole Rehab (ROC), Altær, and Rusted (Toronto). Throughout his career, he has also had the privilege of sharing the booth with industry heavyweights such as Alinka, Lauren Fax, Midland, Hercules & Love Affair and Physical Therapy. In addition to his solo work, SPRFRK brings a collaborative edge to the booth as one-half of the duo KNDYFRK alongside Kandylion. Whether he’s playing an intimate local spot or headlining and event,SPRFRK continues to champion music, creativity, and community, turning every set into a celebration of self-expression.Recently at Qncc, Dead Letter No. 9, H0L0 · often with Kandylion, KNDYFRK, boyyyish, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Kandylion19 with SPRFRK
- KNDYFRK12 with SPRFRK
- fernanDITO9 with SPRFRK
- Foster, just Foster.6 with SPRFRK
- boyyyish4 with SPRFRK
- Synes3 with SPRFRK
- Dee Diggs2 with SPRFRK
- DROPO2 with SPRFRK
The room
Animal — 32 events and 60 distinct artists since May 2024.
Most-tagged here: House (14), Techno (4) and Disco (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Also that night
- BEYOND THE STARDUSTThe Flea Theater — also tagged disco and house.
- L0ads Queer Night W/ Vena Cava, Catalina, Tasheff (Rsvp)Danger Danger — also tagged disco and house.
- CODED Thursdays 10.15.26 w/ OZA, Mitch FerrinoClub Rawhide — also tagged house, with techno too.
how these 3 are connected
- BEYOND THE STARDUST — RA tags both listings disco, house.
- L0ads Queer Night W/ Vena Cava, Catalina, Tasheff (Rsvp) — RA tags both listings disco, house.
- CODED Thursdays 10.15.26 w/ OZA, Mitch Ferrino — RA tags both listings house — and that one also techno.