MikeQ

MikeQ is an influential DJ, producer, and curator hailing from New Jersey, widely recognized as one of the most prominent figures in the global ballroom and vogue scene. Rising to prominence in the early 2010s, MikeQ’s sound fuses the infectious rhythms of ballroom with hard-hitting club beats, infusing new life into an underground tradition with roots in Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities. As the founder of the pioneering label Qween Beat, he has championed the next generation of ballroom talent while producing his own tracks and remixing artists such as Beyoncé and Teyana Taylor.

MikeQ’s electrifying sets have taken him from iconic New York balls to major festivals and venues around the world, bringing the energy, drama, and dynamism of vogue culture to new audiences. With appearances on soundtracks like HBO’s “Legendary,” MikeQ continues to celebrate and innovate within ballroom, using his platform to uplift the voices and artistry of his community while expanding the boundaries of dance music.