After the panels and performances are done, we shift gears to create a night club vibe within the festival. SEAF Late Night is when we invite the go-go dancers and flow artists to take the stage while the DJs tempt you on to the dance floor. It’s a winning combination of music, fabulous people, and art.
A Special Late Night Only Ticket
Just can’t make it down during the day? Don’t worry, we got you. May we present the Late Night Only ticket. This ticket allows entry to the festival starting at 10:00 pm on Friday, May 2nd or Saturday, May 3rd. You will miss the 4 Culture Stage performance showcases, but the lights never go out on the visual and interactive art. We have ambient performances around the festival that continue into the evening. There is even a cozy Late Night event over in the Library for when you need a break from dancing.
Friday
diem
The scene: San Diego in 1993. diem moved to the beach haven after living in Australia for a year. House music was a relative newcomer to San Diego, and the beach and rock vibe would have diem rocking Richard Humpty Vission tracks the same night as AC/DC and Jimmy Buffet. That time was very influential and why he loves playing pretty much anything that gets him and the crowd dancing and smiling. diem is known for dancing behind the decks and joining the crowd mid-set.
diem resides in the PNW, having called Seattle home since 2001. He has performed in clubs and at festivals across the US, Canada, Hawaii, and Mexico. He defines his sound as “hardtribaldisco”, which is a blend of tribal Latin rhythms, hard funk, house beats, and breaks, to become the layered evil disco that gets everyone’s booty moving. Keep track of diem at djdiem.com.
Bedtime Stories
If you need a breath from the dancefloor, head over to the Library for Bedtime Stories. Our Literary Artists gather to read some of their saucy tales in a relaxed setting with carpets, padded benches, and squishy cushions. There may be cookies and milk, but you’ll have to go check to make sure. On Friday, enjoy stories from 7, Jodi Frisina, Tallis Salar, and others.
Saturday
Wonder Twinz
The Wonder Twinz, Seattle’s destined duo, embody the talents of DJs Julie Herrera and Cristina Ortiz (a.k.a. Mz ArTiz). These queer Latina Queens debuted in June 2016, performing at a fundraiser for Seattle’s Camp Conception at Mobius Cycle. Since then, this soulful pair has elevated the local House community by delighting audiences with various genres of House, their infectious smiles, and their playful twin costumes. Their expression of atomic energy is bound to get you moving on the dance floor!
Julie and Cristina are badass DJs in their own right, with many years of DJing under their belts. They have performed in most of the underground clubs in Seattle and are well respected within the House community.
How did the duo come together? The story goes that once people began mixing them up, confusing one for the other, they decided to bring their powers together, get real playful with it, and ACTIVATE! Thus, the Wonder Twinz were born!
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories is back, ready to provide a chill spot on Saturday night. Same cozy space, same comfy seats. Scoot over to the Library, grab a cookie, and enjoy stories from Bodhi Holt, Tha Horny Housewife, Polly Superstar, Shana Graham and Leo Sparx.