Jayden, known to those in the KC music scene as DJ Acrylik, has been active in the industry for five years. During this time, he has rapidly progressed from playing small gigs to opening for artists like San Holo, Kai Wachi, Eliminate, G-Rex, and Ruvlo. He has secured residencies at several spots around the KC metro area, including Dave & Buster’s, Bullwinkle’s in LFK, and High Voltage in Atchison.
When he's not performing, he's busy creating events as half of Crowd Control Entertainment, the company responsible for bringing the EDM stage to Topeka's Backyard Fest.
Michael Ayala (MAAD) born and raised in Colombia South America 3 Nov 1997. Starting in the Electronic Music industry at the age of 15 In South America , MAAD has pushed himself to be part of big events in his own country and Ecuador too , his influence for the house music scene has attracted thousands of his friends and promoters to invite him to be part of labels such as (Roken Lab & North Groove Family). At the age of 17 he moved to Kansas City - USA searching for new opportunities , on 2017 he started getting his first bookings in the USA , being able to perform in most of the top venues in KCMO plus his performances out town like in CHICAGO and LOS ANGELES , more cities TBA next year.
Mempo is an experimental bass music producer from KC/MO.
Taking inspiration from theatrical storytelling and intense trap sound design, Mempo brings high energy, powerful, and diverse sounds to any stage.
Since she could walk, Comet Silva has been immersed in the world of music. Starting with competitive dancing and performing at the age of 3, and quickly diving into creating and releasing music by the time she turned 10. Comet's musical evolution began with strong influences from hip hop and rock, but it was within the realms of EDM where she found her true passion.
New Years 2023, Comet launched the Silver Céu project, which has had numerous successes including the debut release and start of the Silver Sessions Series, opening for Bainbridge and Tron3x, playing Topeka’s Backyard Music Fest 2023, and debuting in STL at 2023’s annual Lingerave. While also serving as the COO of Heist Productions, she explores new horizons through her vocal projects and is currently working on an exciting upcoming EP.
The Saul Gucci project has been one that I’ve been very proud of over the last 6 years. From throwing house parties in my basement to playing a Deadbeats festival last year, what was just a bedroom hobby has turned into my biggest passion. Playing this festival would be an awesome opportunity to bring my sound to a new city and audience. I’m all about having fun and getting the crowd moving by leading the charge groovin’ behind the decks, no matter what genre I’m playing. If you’re looking for a dope DJ who can get the party started… better call Saul!
Saul Gucci is a multi-genre DJ from Kansas City known for his crate digging skills and track selection. No two sets from Saul are ever the same, so you are bound to hear plenty of new music every time you catch him play. Whether he’s playing house, drum & bass or 140 tracks, you can expect plenty of energy behind the decks from Saul.
Insison is a Producer/DJ straight from Kansas City! With an ear for what sounds good for the bass scene! He is not only known for his fast transition and fusions of track during his sets, but also for his unique Bass music song style!
Kevin Eman - Kansas City, MO
As a local Kansas City resident, we love to build our community, and showcase what our city has to give. Playing this festival, will help me showcase the unique taste of music I want to bring to Kansas City. I want to be able to support, as well watch festivals like these, become bigger! Backyard fest is just the beginning for Kansas City!
Daniel Rockwell - Kansas City, MO
This fest means a lot because its a local fest ran by local DJs and friends. This is a homie fest that we all get to be part of and support each other and hopefully bring new ears that will eventually become fans of the music and event!
SCHMACK - Kansas City, MO
Hydan strives to be one of the most versatile DJs in the Midwest. The Kansas City native's proficiency behind the turntables stems from his background playing piano professionally in his early years. Hydan took that music knowledge and translated those abilities to rocking the biggest parties and stadiums across the region.
Currently, Hydan is the official DJ for the Kansas City Royals and Sporting Kansas City. Along with the KC sports teams find Hydan performing at the most popular bars and nightclubs across several midwest cities. Hydan has the ability to effortlessly move through genres while also creating live mashups never heard before to ensure everyone at any event has the most intimate and inclusive experience.
Alexandria Corcoro better known as crybb is a open format Dj from Kansas City and has been in the music industry for 8 years starting her journey going to scratch academy and Columbia college school of arts in Chicago. Enjoy her different styles of sounds that range from trap and hip-hop, experimental bass, house, techno, and drum and bass.
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DJ Chantin
DJ Chantin is a versatile DJ who likes to spin and produce Trap, Dubstep, and House. His sets are known for old school/ new school mashups and high energy. He is from Kansas but has played gigs from San Francisco to St. Louis. When he’s not on the decks, Chantin can be found in the studio cooking up his own beats or immersed in sound design
Narc is a DJ/Producer out of Kansas City that best describes his music as heavy, rhythmic, and anything that gets your head moving. Commonly mistaken as a cop, Narc gets his name from his sleeping disorder, narcolepsy. DJing since 2018 and producing since 2019, Narc has already made notable achievements in his music career as he continues to push the boundaries of bass music.
By effortlessly moving between genres, Kardal Hart, AKA Savage Habits electrifies any crowd, bringing his unique trap style to dance floors across the midwest. Entering the scene as a videographer, Savage Habits found a love for music at the young age of 19. Kardal has quickly built a reputation for himself in the nightlife community, which has secured him residencies at local hotspots such as Kansas City's Aura. The next generation of DJs has come to the midwest, and Savage Habits has made it known, he's here to stay.
Austin Hachman, known as Subsicc, has taken the Kansas City scene by storm and has no plan on stopping. Hailing from the Kearney area, Austin broke into the KC scene by total surprise with a sound no one can forget. From recently playing Dancefestopia, Breakaway, and Escape Reality, to also opening up stages for huge artists such as Buku, Jansten, Space Wizard and recently announced Lit Lords, Conrank and Level Up. The Subsicc project started 2 years ago and has brought hard hitting, massive hits spaning all over his discography like "Stompin", "Computa", "Flute Thang" and "4's". Austin has been producing and perfecting his craft for 14 years and at the age of 25 has mastered multiple genres and techniques to bring you a signiture trap and bass music sound with a little more "Spice". Austin has been burning through the scene and leaving an impression on everyone with his unique Subsicc sound. Austin also has made some pretty big accomplishments already with multiple EP's released, a list of singles, some pretty big collaborations, and he will also be appearing at BossWave in Philadelphia in mid October after he was named a winner in the BossWave Main Stage Curation Contest!
Alex a.k.a. HELLBENT stepped onto the scene in late 2018 working from the ground up opening up for acts like UZ, Lit Lords, Slushii, and Borgore. Focusing on production he found a fresh hybrid trap sound ready to have you head bopping and head banging during the whole set.
Human Penguin is known for being KC's best club DJ. For more than 10 years, he has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music by mixing all different genres everywhere he plays. No two sets from Alfredo are alike as crowds know they are in for a unique set full of surprises.
As the resident DJ for Aura, Alfredo has developed an amazing sense for audience control. You never know what he will bring, but you always know you are in for a treat full of tunes from all branches of electronic music. With sets under his belt at festivals including Dancefestopia, 515, Backwoods, Breakaway and multiple opening and headlining slots around the country, Human Penguin is someone to bring the groove and leave you in awe after every song.
Fueled by relentless passion, Alfredo extends his musical endeavors he’s likely pulling all-nighters in the studio or bringing some of the best talent to Kansas City as the head of Impakt Entertainment’s bookings. He always has a flash drive full of unreleased magic ready for your ears.
Introducing Y’all Thought: a passionate Dj native to Kansas City, Missouri. She plays a diverse range of genres ranging from deep dubstep, ukg, drum n bass, house, and everything in between. Her vibrant and tailored mixes take listeners on an amazing musical journey through various genres and bpms.
Hybridphonic- Kansas City, MO
Hybridphonic is a Duo Production/DJ couple established in 2014
When they met in 2014 there was an instant spark. It ignited quickly as the two lifelong musicians bonded over their shared love for music. The chemistry was striking, and they began to construct the funky low-end bounce that has come to define their sound. In less than a year, they were performing their energetic back-to-back DJ sets together as Hybridphonic. Their live experience is where they let their hypnotic low end beats shine, mixing quickly. They’ve wasted no time building a catalog of twisted hip-shaking thumpers with releases on Late Night Munchies, Artichokes are Yellow, One City Music Group, as well as their own OddSpot Records imprint. They have been featured on Dirtybird Radio, and played notable events such as Breakaway Music Festival '22, '23, ('24), mainstage at CreepshowKC '23 Dancefestopia, Outer Limits Music Festival, and Flux OKC
Introducing Zane, a seasoned DJ with nearly 12 years of experience in the music scene. Beginning his DJ journey in Lawrence, KS, Zane's musical journey began in the vibrant atmosphere of a north Lawrence warehouse and the eclectic downtown bars.
For the first 8 years of his career, Zane delved deep into the world of UK dubstep, cultivating a passion for the genre that shaped his distinctive style. However, Zane's evolution as a DJ knows no bounds, as his selections now transcend the confines of any particular genre. His music spans across a diverse range of tempos and sounds, reflecting his belief that the true essence of DJing lies in the ability to move people through a captivating sonic journey.
Cantrip is a heavy dubstep/trap duo from the mid-west. Opening for national artists like Marauda, Al Ross, and Zeke Beats, the duo plays out original music you can ONLY hear at a Cantrip live set.
NCITE is an experimental bass music producer hailing from Kansas City, Missouri who specializes in blending chilled out melodic elements with deep gritty basses and hip hop beats. His sets sweep through a variety of genres while always delivering a unique, bass forward experience.
Botz & Bandz, a DJ/Producer from Kansas City, MO, pleasing dance floors all over the
midwest. Heavily influenced by EDM & hip-hop, delivering one tasty cocktail of two music genres.
Saturn born and Kansas City raised vocalist and DJ, Comet Silva, has come crashing through the city this year. From a sold out debut with Mugii, to lending vocals for Schmacks “The Lonely Stoner EP”, to opening for Tron3x with CryBB, the road has just begun and is blazing. Comet has been recording music for over 13 years, writing for 10 years, and over the last 5 years taking more of a liking to mixing music. Sky is the limit for this star and she’s on fire!
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Austin loves to keep things fast and heavy through bass music in popular local venues such as Aura Nightclub and The Levee & in cities like Norman & OKC in Oklahoma. In a short time he’s been able to support artists like Winslow, X&G, Crankdat, Justin Hawkes & Reaper; making sure he is surrounded by his biggest influences.
Getting to spend more time in the studio than ever before has lead to a stack of ID’s that really show his aggressive and four to the floor sound. EP out this spring/summer and more shows coming in all the time, so get ready to see a lot more Air Quotes. “[^.^]”
DJ Mycelium is a multi-genre DJ known for playing drum and bass, dubstep, and melodic house into electrifying sets that captivate audiences. With a passion for creating a space where people can shed life's stresses and lose themselves in the music, DJ Mycelium is dedicated to turning every set into an unforgettable dance experience. Join the movement, and let DJ Mycelium help you dance away the negativity.
Hailing from Kansas City, “Hyper Digital”, has blended the classic dubstep feel and sound to the scene with his distinctive hybrid trap and futuristic twists since 2018. Hyper Digital began his journey making music at age 13 before eventually breaking out into the EDM scene at 21.
With influences like Virtual Riot, Peekaboo and Flux Pavilion, he has brought a slight futuristic twist to the old dubstep style we all know and love while giving us those hard hitting beats we all crave.
After his “Hyper Digital” debut in 2018 opening for SMiTH, he has since gone on to be featured on tickets with artists such as ANTISERUM, TYNAN, Blaqout, Dirt Monkey, Moonboy and INF1N1TE.
After creating a huge wave in the local scene, he has also gone on to release on labels such as Recall Records, and more while he continues to make waves with his sound.
With a fusion of beats, artistic melodies, and soul-stirring harmonies, GONZA creates immersive musical landscapes. From underground raves to international stages, GONZA captivates audiences with a blend of innovation and emotion. Prepare to lose yourself in the spellbinding realm of GONZA’s music.”
AmberSnow is a DJ duo out of Kansas City. They have been playing shows since 2018 at venues such as The Riot Room,The Madrid Theater,The Roxy, The Hanger,Empire Bar and Throwback as well as support for Kompany, ModeStep, Oddprophet,Kai Wachi, Hvdes, Kris Cayden and Blaqout with AmberSnow you will never get the same set as before every performance is filled with the best dubstep, melodic dub & unreleased originals! This duo is guaranteed to send you to the chiropractor!
ANJ brings a variety of high energy house, dubstep, experimental/future bass & some hip-hop influence to her sets. She has opened for artists including Habstrakt, Matroda, Kaivon, TVBOO, MeSo, NotLö, Bleu Clair, sFam & more. She made her festival debut in 2022 (Magic Moon, Dancefestopia, & ReJuvenation) and looks forward to playing ReKinection, Boulevardia, Breakaway & Topeka Backyard Music Festival this summer
Meet Bluz Cruz, an electronic music producer and DJ from Shawnee, KS. Fascinated by the genre from a young age, he began experimenting with producing his own music in his early teens. After honing his skills, he began performing at local clubs and events, quickly building a loyal following. His unique blend of dubstep and bass music has won him opportunities to perform in multiple states across the US. With his passion and dedication, Bluz Cruz has become a talented and respected artist in the electronic music scene, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances and constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre."
Mempo - Kansas City, MO
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