Indy Pride 20th Anniversary Soirée

Indy Pride, Inc. started in 1995 -- that's 20 years ago! We're celebrating by throwing an awesome party, featuring 2 stages of music and entertainment, food trucks and more. Located at IndyFringe, we’ll have entertainment at BOTH of their theatres, including the brand new Indy Eleven theatre. VIP RECEPTION The event will kick off at 6pm with a VIP Reception featuring beats by DJ Action Jackson. Hear from leaders in the community as you sip on a complimentary champagne toast from Barefoot Wine. All VIP ticket holders will receive an Indy Pride VIP Swag Bag w/ commemorative champagne glass! VERY LIMITED Tickets for the VIP Reception are available online here: http://indypride20.bpt.me/ GENERAL ADMISSION We want to celebrate with ALL of you, so we not only made this event ALL AGES, we are also only asking for a $5 suggested donation at the door! VIP 6-7:30pm, General admission opens at 7:30pm. You must be 21+ with valid ID to drink or enter bar areas. The event will feature some of our favorite bands, DJs, comedians and drag performers, on two stages throughout the evening. And now for our stage lineups... ~=== BUTLER SCION LIVE STAGE ~=== * PARTY LINES Fountain Square Party Band! Following their debut 2012 release, Party Lines recently released their highly anticipated second EP 'Fool For Losin' You', via Rad Summer Records. Party Lines has spent the past two years rocking the midwest with their unapologetic throwback blend of funk, synth and soul. Party Lines newest effort brings you music for the 21st century, with the ability to move your head, your heart and your booty. Being no stranger to the stage, the band is planning a slew of dates in conjunction with their new album. Having played with the likes of Mayor Hawthorne, St. Lucia, Caught a Ghost, Stepdad, Hockey and French Horn Rebellion over the years, Party Lines has a loyal following anxiously awaiting each show they play for one more chance to loose control and dance a hole into the floor. https://soundcloud.com/partylines https://www.facebook.com/PartyLinesBand/ * THE CLAMS This quartet is a much loved staple of Metro Nightclub's seminal Metro Rising events. They won "best musician 2012" at The RAW awards for Indianapolis, so you won't want to miss them! https://www.facebook.com/CarrieAndTheClams/ * HALEY JONAY Outrageously talented seventeen year-old singer/songwriter Haley Jonay is an undeniably brilliant spark of light and a melting pot of all genres. Accompanied by her acoustic guitar and loop pedal, she has an beautifully honest sound all her own. Her debut album Haley Jonay is available now! http://www.haleyjonay.com * INDY PRIDE BAG LADIES In their 34th year, the Indy Pride Bag Ladies is one of the oldest HIV/AIDS fundraising organizations in the country. In the calendar year 2014, the Bag Ladies raised and donated over $117,000. You're guaranteed to be entertained as they put on a very special performance for the 20th Anniversary Soiree. http://www.indypride.org/bagladies/ * INDYPROV We're excited to have performances through the night from the Emmy® nominated INDYPROV! Indy's only independent improvisational comedy troupe. They perform at Talbott Street Nightclub, Second Story Playhouse, Spotlight Players and White Rabbit Cabaret, and will leave your sides hurting from laughter! https://www.facebook.com/indyprovcomedy/ http://www.indyprov.com * FULL DRAG & DANCE LINEUP TBA ~=== STUDIO ‘95 DJ STAGE ~=== * ACTION JACKSON -- VIP RECEPTION DJ Indianapolis born and raised, Action Jackson has been a mainstay in the Midwest DJ scene for over a decade, playing well over 200 shows in 2014. Specializing in genre bending mixes that span multiple styles of music, he is equally comfortable spinning hip-hop, EDM, indie rock, classics and everything in between. His frequent production collaborations with Lemi Vice have received support across the globe garnering spins on BBC Radio 1 and support some of the worlds top djs. In short, there’s not a crowd or party that he can’t rock from the sweatiest underground dance club to large festivals such as Forecastle, Identity Fest, and The Indianapolis 500, the biggest single day sporting event in the world. https://soundcloud.com/djactionjackson https://www.facebook.com/deejayactionjackson * ANDY AUSTIN Spinning alternative, industrial and house for over 30 years, DJ Andy Austin has played numerous clubs and events in and around Indiana. For 7 years he helmed “Boing” at the Vogue- a Sunday night staple for fans of alternative dance music. The Patio, Mirage, Talbott Street and Metro are just a few of the local clubs that have featured Andy as a resident DJ. Coming from alive band background, song structure and programming variety are important factors as are creating his own remixes and original tracks. Keeping the floor moving with a wide variety of current tracks mixed in with classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s is the overall goal for his sets. * GABBY LOVE DJ Gabby Love is one of the most sought after DJs for Clubs and Events in Indianapolis, NYC, Miami, and Washington D.C. Her passion and knowledge for the craft can be heard and felt in her sets, filled with a seamless, creative energy that routinely gets the party going! Her genre-bending style is the perfect mood setter, which is why she has become one of the go-to DJs for prestigious clients such as Gatorade, Heineken, Red Bull, and the Indiana Pacers. Be it Funk, House, Hip-Hop, or 80s/90s Throwback, Gabby Love's mixes are both intelligently crafted and flawlessly executed. https://soundcloud.com/djgabbylove http://crushentertainment.com/ * CHARBONNEAU NUVO Best of Indy Awards- "Best DJ" 2nd place 2014! Charbonneau's energy is infectious. His love for what he plays on the decks is undeniable and his mix of classic Funky House with the newer genres of modern-day EDM has resulted in an ever-growing and loyal fanbase. http://www.charbonneaudj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharbonneauDJ * CHACHI GUERRERO Chachi is a Venezuelan-born DJ from Indianapolis, and has held residencies at The Metro for the Metro Rising Parties and the acclaimed JACKED parties at The White Rabbit. She was spinning Latin Music at a small Latin bar in Tampa, FL before moving to Indianapolis, IN. Over the years, her love for Electronic Music continued to grow. Noticed by the local talent, she was asked to join OnTrack and the INHouse DJs, who propel Dance Music around central Indiana and the Midwest. Through the years, her involvement with Techno led her to 317Techno, with whom she keeps playing events and promoting the leading Techno and House talents in the US. Her taste in music while playing is very versatile but her Latin roots will always play a big role during her sets, making you want to break a sweat on the dance floor. https://www.facebook.com/TheChachiGuerrero/ MORE INFO COMING SOON! SPONSORED BY: Butler Toyota Scion Shannon Reed- State Farm Sun King Brewing Company Barefoot Wine & Bubbly 93.9 The Beat Bottoms Up Beer Metro Nightclub & Restaurant The Word UNITE Magazine Ayokay IndyFringe