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CTRLZORA is a music curator, black femme event and artist collective co-founder, DJ, musician, and dance music equitist from Chicago. They aim to contribute to keeping the electronica dance scene alive and soulful through house, techno, world music, and more. Paying homage to the history and liberation of music within communities of color across genres is their central focus, alongside perpetuating the tradition of house music in its originator, Chicago, and black and queer culture. They've spearheaded activism efforts to preserve historical venues of Chicago like The Post and The Warehouse, pushing to keep the integrity and history of the music's roots alive. Mentored by the very architects of soulful house and techno, CTRLZORA carries a sound that cannot be confused for anything short of authentic and raw, spanning from the furthest corners of Midwestern dance music all the way to the expansive sounds of the African diaspora and beyond, often collaborating with the creator of the original Warehouse and Music Box Chicago, Robert Williams. Zora has frequently played and spoken at venues and on platforms such as Smartbar, The Lot Radio, the Silverroom Block Party, The Frankie Knuckles Festival, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago House Music Festival, Art Basel, Movement Detroit Weekend, Nowadays Brooklyn, Public Records, The Post Chicago, The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, and various venues and radio stations throughout the city and beyond. Zora has also had the honor of playing and collaborating alongside greats such as Lil Louis, Juan Atkins, Gene Hunt, Timmy Regisford, Duane Powell, Celeste Alexandar, and Ron Trent. Infusing their own spiritual associations with music, Zora aims to create an energy that brings somatic healing not only to themselves but also to their listeners. Quick to draw from the archives while blending with modern reiterations, Zora shares their open love letters to music and mutual sonic communion with every crowd.

Nicky Summers is a London-based DJ specialising in African electronic and global club music. In 2025, she was named DJ Mag’s Breakthrough DJ of the Year and highlighted by Mixmag as a Breakthrough Artist, marking a major moment in a journey built on years of dedication to the dance floor.

Known for her ability to move seamlessly between Afro-electronic, house and percussive club sounds, Nicky Summers delivers sets that are rhythmic, immersive and emotionally charged. Her approach is deeply rooted in culture and movement, creating a sound that feels both intentional and explosive.

Having spent years refining her craft, she has developed a reputation for commanding energy, musical depth and authenticity qualities that continue to position her as one of the most exciting emerging DJs on the global circuit.

Based in Chicago, Queer DJ Yanna Lynette is bridging together music of the past and present. Aiming to contribute to the ever growing dance community of Chicago, Yanna is keeping it fun, soulful, and spiritual. Curating intentional sets of sonic sounds, they pay homage to the black and queer ancestors before them that spearheaded the midwest dance scene. Playing house, techno, electronic, and world music-- Yanna Lynette’s sets are merely a peek into the ever growing, bass-thumping, body jacking and innovative sounds of the midwest — which are bound to keep you moving.  ﾟ+*:ꔫ:*﹤
bookings: yannaastinks@gmail.com
IG: yannaalynette

DJ/Producer/Curator/Radio Host
Co-founder and Director at Decay Audio @decayau
Host of Variable Depth Audit on FBi Radio Saturdays 10PM-12AM @fbiradiosydney

Jungist is Hong Kong born, Eora based DJ, producer, promoter. Their sonic palette is organic, gritty, and dynamic - facilitating closed eye moments and dance floor introspection. 

Co-founder and director of Decay Audio, Jungist offers a platform for artists to take on a dark and experimental aesthetic with their events and mix series. Boosting the local scene and plugging international sounds, the mix series has become a much loved staple in the community and a place for discovery and uninhibited self expression. 

Jungist's debut release 'Dark Room' came out in 22' and features on the Bass Water Freak Out compilation. Since getting on the DAW, Jungist has since released 'I've Lost Something' on Melbourne based label Back Pocket Slammers and 'Presence' under the collaborative moniker 'Swungist' with Sydney based artist Swisherman.

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