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💿 MIX COMMONS: DJ WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by @squat_here and supported by @nthenyou__ , this three-week workshop series brings together deep listening, Mixing 101, cultural studies, and rave history, culminating in AndThenYou’s first-ever day parties in July, where students will showcase what they’ve learned. 🔗 LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER While technical skills can be learned online, this workshop foregrounds the social roots of DJing. The workshops combine discussion, listening, demos, a community panel, and hands-on practice. Led by @dun.a.way (@squat_here ), and building on previous workshops at @hamiltonartistsinc , this series is for anyone interested in DJing, mixing, music discovery, DIY culture, and connecting with Hamilton’s nightlife community. ✨ YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO: Is 19+ Is curious about nightlife and DJing Wants to contribute to more inclusive spaces Values the social power of music over celebrity culture Sees nightlife as a space for both pleasure and knowledge Is interested in building community rather than selling to it Identifies as part of a marginalized community and is seeking connection ✨DATES & TIME The form will close on May 23, 2026, or once full enrolment is reached—whichever comes first. 1st Workshop: Saturday, June 13, 12–2 PM 2nd Workshop: Saturday, June 20, 12–2 PM 3rd Workshop + Practice Session: Saturday, June 27, 12–5 PM Day Party (Student Lineup Part I): Saturday, July 11, 12–4 PM Day Party (Student Lineup Part II): Saturday, July 18, 12–4 PM ✨ COST, WHAT’S INCLUDED, REGISTRATION The total cost is $200 ($150+$50 reimbursable upon full attendance). If cost is a barrier, please DM us—limited sliding scale spots are available. Your tuition includes: Three workshops with access to club-standard equipment Hands-on instruction from Hamilton-based DJs and facilitators A curriculum with printed materials covering dancefloor history, cultural studies, video references, and deep listening Access to two DDJ-FLX4 controllers for at-home practice (shared among participants) Access to a cohort-only Discord channel for communication during and after the program 🔗 LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER (Part 1/2)

💃🏻 FREE WORKSHOP: Raving through Artworks in M(M)A Date: Thursday, May 28, 12 to 2 pm Location: Togo Salmon Hall Room 118 Register with link in bio 🔗 When we enter a rave, a museum, or any space that calls us to feel and move—do we feel courageous enough to participate? What draws us onto and into the space? If kinship is the “mutuality of being,” how might we cultivate it within ourselves, with others, with music and artworks? Drawing on works from the McMaster Museum of Art collection, Hamilton-based DJ, radio host, and cultural programmer Jeff Chow (DJ alias Dunaway @squat_here ) presents a lecture that situates modern rave culture within multiple cultural perspectives. The talk explores rave spaces as intersectional sites of movement, community, and belonging. As rave culture becomes increasingly commercialized and absorbed into consumerist formats, the lecture reflects on artworks from M(M)A’s collection and recent acquisitions to consider how dance, movement, and community have been represented across time, geography, and culture. Following the lecture, Allie Blumas will lead a light-hearted, one-hour guided movement workshop exploring how kinship can be built on the dancefloor. Participants will be invited to experiment with ways of moving together, building confidence, and engaging in shared dance spaces. Through guided exercises, participants will develop greater spatial awareness and sensitivity to those around them. How can we “play” together without physical contact? How might we build confidence on the dancefloor while navigating our own expectations? This event is open for McMaster community, students, and general public. No experience needed. Light refreshments are provided.

Back on yapping with my sis @_godemperor_ tonight about our year of dancing, listening, peace sign selfies, Lovers’ Ball and reflection on local scenesters. 93.3 fm or cfmu.ca Apr 9 10:30 till midnight TDFI

TONIGHT — COME THRU @nthenyou__ Unofficial JUNOS AFTERPARTY — SYOTDF Sunday March 29, 10pm till late 145 Main St E, Hamilton Tickets still available on RA. Link in bio. $20 at door. dj smooth transitions @sahrasoudi Cadence Weapon @cadenceweapon Dunaway @dun.a.way

Sold out! Reminder our Waacking workshop is on tomorrow, Sunday March 22! Thanks for everyone who signed up. Really excited to dance with you all. Bring a water bottle , good vibes and wear comfy shoes. 3-5pm with a break half way through. There is a small parking lot @therevivalartstore but if that’s full there’s also street parking around. But give yourself some time to find a spot. Come early to grab a coffee and treat from @therevivalartstore and peruse their books and art supplies. We’ll be dancing in their event space attached to the store. Thanks for organizing this Jeff @squat_here . Always amazing how much thought and enthusiasm you put towards community dance events in Hamilton. Excited to get more people dancing! ✸ Photo by @katewatkinson

Just one week out from JUNOS weekend @thejunoawards — we can’t wait to see you at the unofficial after party. Come through. We’re highlighting clips from Cadence Weapon’s DJ sets at Rifflandia @rifflandia (slides 1–3) and @shiftradio.live (slides 4–5) — expect a groovy dancefloor with undeniable local charm. COME-THRU-905: Cadence Weapon, Dunaway, DJ Smooth Transitions Sunday, March 29, 10pm to 3am @nthenyou_ 145 Main St. East, Hamilton $10 Early Bird Sold Out / $15 GA / $20 Door — tickets now on Resident Advisor, link in bio Cadence Weapon >>>>> A Renaissance man for the Digital Age, Cadence Weapon is a rapper, producer, DJ, and author with a list of accomplishments and credits so long — from receiving industry accolades for his music to earning awards for critiquing that same industry in his writing — you might wonder what more there is for him to do. Even so, Fall 2025 finds the Polaris Music Prize winner with a new frame of mind and yet more on the go. On the dancefloor, Cadence Weapon fuses his hip-hop lyricism, musical nerdiness, and deep dig-otry with undeniable and (un)shakeable groove. His upcoming book, Ways of Listening, reflects his own music discovery process for the contemporary music lover, in the age of digital streaming and algorithmic systems.

RADIO PROGRAMMING IS BACK >>>>>>> JACK K & ALYSSA H 03.12.2026 22H30–24H CFMU.CA / 93.3FM [Globetrotting fusion, jazz, soul like the spring that’s flirting its arrival] >>>>>>>> STAY TUNED FOR MICRO-RESIDENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

☎️ RING RING!! 905 CALLING — (UNOFFICIAL) JUNOS AFTER PARTY @nthenyou__ “Pick up your phone, Judy!” 905 calling you to the unofficial JUNOS afterparty at everyone’s favourite Steeltown basement, @andthenyou . Join some of Hamilton’s most versatile selectors — dj smooth transitions, Dunaway, and Cadence Weapon — for a night of celebration, all for the love of music and the people who make it happen. Music for your curious ears and dancing feet (extended JUNOS-only hour). Sunday, March 29, 2026 10pm till late AndThenYou 145 Main Street East, Hamilton $10 Early Bird / $15 GA / $20 Door — tickets now on Resident Advisor, link in bio @sahrasoudi @dun.a.way (@squat_here ) @cadenceweapon A Renaissance man for the Digital Age, Cadence Weapon is a rapper, producer, DJ, and author with a list of accomplishments and credits so long — from receiving industry accolades for his music to earning awards for critiquing that same industry in his writing — you might wonder what more there is for him to do. Even so, Fall 2025 finds the Polaris Music Prize winner with a new frame of mind and yet more on the go. On the dancefloor, Cadence Weapon fuses his hip-hop lyricism, musical nerdiness, and deep dig-otry with undeniable and (un)shakeable groove. His upcoming book, *Ways of Listening*, reflects his own music discovery process for the contemporary music lover, in the age of digital streaming and algorithmic systems. Opening and closing the night are 905 dancefloor mainstays and champions — dj smooth transitions (@sahrasoudi ) and Dunaway (@dun.a.way ). Write up and flyer by @dun.a.way “Will you pick up the damn phone?!” No AI was used in the creation and the development of this event.

Waacking 101 with Jacqui Oakley @jacqui_oakley 📍 Revival Art Store (@therevivalartstore ) 1165 Cannon St E, Hamilton March 22 🕒 3 PM – 5 PM 🎟 $15 tickets — link in bio 🔗 (Not making any profit — just covering rental costs!) We have set aside some free spots for QBIPOC folks, DM to claim. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear; bring a water bottle. With bold movements, exaggerated poses, and strong musicality, Waacking — evolving from “Punking” — is a dance style that has carved out a unique place in the world of dance, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community. Originating in 1970s LA gay disco clubs, Waacking provided a platform for gay men of colour to express themselves amidst societal oppression, transforming pain into empowerment and authenticity. Influenced by Golden Age Hollywood icons, martial arts films, and the emotional, high-energy nature of disco music, the dance is all about expression. Over the decades, Waacking has evolved, influencing other sub-genres of street dance as well as sister styles such as voguing. Dancers interpret the beat and lyrics of the music through dramatic arm movements, often punctuated by theatrical poses. The name “Waacking” is derived from the onomatopoeia “whack” — a comic book–like reference to the sharp, striking movements of the arms and hands, often performed in sync with the music. The dance celebrates storytelling, self-expression, and individuality. This all-ages workshop is catered to beginners and those who are movement- or dance-curious. No experience needed. Come as you are, and come with an open heart. The goal is to learn the ingredients and encourage you to dish it out yourself — big or small, quiet or bold, silly or serious. Encourage movement. Encourage each other. The class will be held in Revival Art Store’s event space, where we’ll also have plenty of time to connect and dance freely to disco, funk, and house. Before or after the workshop, pop next door for coffee and treats available for purchase at the café. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. If cost is a barrier, feel free to DM me on Instagram @squat_here . For questions about the workshop, you can also DM @jacquioakley

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 That’s a wrap on Lovers Ball: Love Haus. Thank you everyone who helped, came, danced their way through. Thank you @nthenyou__ for making this night possible; @wwthao @hudsonmcgreal @g_eneva @oli.03__ @k.eojin for set up; @fakechildhood @ardyngibbs @elinolet for art direction and making the night a visual dream come true; and special thanks to @hot.aries.balloon serving loveliest poems at the club; and lastly dancers who listened with openness and returning the love. We are almost through the winter, hang in there! What is love? @dun.a.way @_godemperor_

New publication alert 🏹 'Why Do I Never See You at the Club?' by Places (@squat_here ) was exhibited in the Inc's Cannon Gallery from April 4th - May 17th, 2025. Printed by Colour Code (@colourcodeprint ) and designed by Sonali Menezes (@sonaleeeeeee ), this risograph-printed zine comes with a beautiful essay by adeola egbeyemi (@shakypelican ) and folds out into a gorgeous 10x16" poster. These free, limited-run zines will be available beginning on our opening reception on Friday, February 20th. For a digital copy of the publication, check out the link in our bio.

LOVERS’ BALL IN 5 DAYS 02.06 FRIDAY ANDTHENYOU 🫦 Very limited tickets available at door. First come first serve.