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B2B SET for Gay Pride at Tanzhaus West/ Frankfurt/Germany 17.07.2021
photo credit: Christian Schuller

DORA TANZT B2B ZUM CSD 2021 MIT MASSIMILIANO PAGLIARA UND ND_BAUMECKER

Cormacs Essential Mix from Friday, Sept 4.9.2021.

A two hour excursion into a unique sound crafted over 15 years of mixing. Included is the debut of "Heartcore", Cormacs first solo release on his label Polari. The track is an homage to the HI-NRG sound of the early 80's.

Elsewhere on the mix are exclusive pre-release tracks from KiNK, Alan Dixon and Jordan Nocturne.

Cormac - Essential Mix 04.09.21

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Skatebård - Gop Tun Festival 2022

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The Lot Radio mix recorded in NYC ~

The Lot Radio Mix • NYC • July '22

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio streaming 24/7 from a wooden shack in the heart of Brussels’ historic “Parc Royal”.
More info and music: https://kioskradio.com

Fuse w/ Cormac @ Kiosk Radio 19.11.2022

DJ set in RSO Penthouse 3pm - 6pm New Years Day 2023

TASCAM DR-40X

MIKE STARR RSO x GEGEN x PORNCEPTUAL SILVESTER 01.01.2023

This may be my favourite set I have ever performed and I'm so glad that It was recorded, so that I can now share it with you for listening. 

This was recorded live at ÆDEN in Berlin for Kinky Sundays!

Enjoy & muchos gracias!

fka.m4a - Live - Kinky Sundays @ ÆDEN in Berlin - 26.03.2023

FKA.M4A @ DGTL AMSTERDAM 08.04.23

You might describe Cormac as a late bloomer. Or he might describe himself that way. Though he's been in the dance music game for a long time—a regular at Trash and Nag Nag Nag, and a resident and booker at the old Sunday WetYourSelf! parties at fabric—it's only more recently that he's come into a sound that he can call his own, something that connects more clearly with who he is. (These days, you're more likely to find him closing Panorama Bar.)

That sound is rooted in the queer history so important to him. You could call his <i>RA</i> Podcast hi-NRG, to be general. It's that vibrant, pounding, melodic and synthetic sound that came out of the post-disco early '80s, combining the flair of disco with the strut of Italo. There's new and old here, because Cormac is a champion of evolving iterations of the genre. Over this two and a half hours, you'll hear Patrick Cowley and Madonna, but also a whole lot of other, less obvious stuff too. We could go on, but Cormac explains himself pretty eloquently in the interview below. Two hot tips: watch out for his label, Polari Records, and his upcoming Queerly Beloved podcast series, where he talks to queer artists about their relationships with music.

@cormac

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/885

RA podcast

RA.885 Cormac

Rinse FM Podcast

Cormac - 05 August 2023

Only italo disco! Recording from this italo party in Lyon. 

Pic by Fabrice, recording by Nikky, party by Philippe. 

https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1222269

TIP: Download the file, and it's less distorted. Yes, it was recorded loud!

Italomania, Bellona Lyon, March 2nd 2019

Cormac (Polari/Running Back/Ostgut Ton/Correspondant)

Cormac, once a hidden gem in the world of dance music, has quickly gained widespread recognition as a respected selector. Hailing from Northern Ireland, this queer DJ is now making waves on dancefloors worldwide with his unique blend of HI-NRG, Italo-House, and Techno.

He became a fixture in London's iconic nightlife scene, gracing the floors of renowned clubs like Trade, Nag Nag Nag, and Bugged Out! 

 His DJ sets have been featured at major events such as Sonar Festival, PollarWeisen, Circoloco, Robert Johnson, WHOLE Festival, Homobloc and Adonis .

In Berlin and across Europe, Cormac is celebrated for his epic closing sets at Panorama Bar and Snax, sometimes lasting up to eleven hours. With free rein to explore diverse sounds, he has become a fixture in the club's lineup, keeping the crowd grooving until the early hours of Monday morning with his extensive 20 years of DJ expertise.

Cormac has held a monthly residency on Rinse fm since 2020.

In 2021, he launched his own label, Polari Records, named after the old-school gay slang once used in Europe. The label highlights both new and established producers, with each release featuring collectible artwork from LGBTQ+ artists.

In May 2024 the first Polar Records event was held at Panorama Bar.

Cormac's BBC Radio 1 Essential mix featured exclusive unreleased tracks from Polari alongside his debut solo release on Polari, the beloved anthem "Heartcore". As one half of "Comets", he released music on the esteemed Berlin label Ostgut-Ton. His track "Sparks", paying homage to Cowley and Bobby O, dropped in 2022 on Polari Records. In 2023, he debuted on Running Back Records and released "Leather ’n Lasers" on Polari Records.

Cormac's Resident Advisor Mix was released in May 2023.

Cormacs Queerly Beloved podcast launched on 9th January with Romy from the xx and Andy Butler aka Hercules & Love Affair. Season 1 also featured Peaches, fka.m4a, Fat Tony, Josh Caffe, Lakuti, Kim Ann Foxmann and Planningtorock. The podcast was already one of the top 10 music podcasts in the UK with only two episodes released.

https://linktr.ee/cormacsqueerlybeloved

Each episode generally explores how music shapes and nurtures LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

Cormac is an insightful and sensitive interviewer, warm and welcoming, able to put his guests at ease navigating sensitive topics with humour. He has a degree in psychology, and has made his intention to be a good queer elder, capturing the stories and histories of artists for the benefit of everyone. Sharing his journey from growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles, his years as a club kid in London, to his 16 years of sobriety and work as a queer health advocate.

bookings : fh@temporary-secretary.net
mgmt: mt@tailored-communication.com

Cormac - Essential Mix 04.09.21

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