Presenting: Vinyl Fantasy!

Presenting: Vinyl Fantasy!

This Labour Day weekend, I am very excited to present Vinyl Fantasy, a full-weekend rave experience in Toronto! Three days, three big events, three massively talented international headliners - all to create one incredible weekend you'll never forget! Get your tickets here.

Are you the hero Toronto needs?

The forces of NegaVibe have infiltrated the city! We're putting out a call for rave legends from far and wide to join us on Labour Day weekend to fight back with skill, love, and Good Vibes!

Introducing Vinyl Fantasy, a fantasy "raveventure" weekend bringing together world-class talent, three amazing events, and a unique, interactive RPG that makes you part of the fight against NegaVibe! Dance to legendary DJs from around the globe; take on mini challenges to restore the four Rave Gems of Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect; and be a part of creating a unique vibe together with rave legends just like you!

This weekender brings you:

  • Fresh fruit and candy to keep your energy up!
  • Top tier international and local musical talent!
  • Magical visual effects!
  • Mystic, majestic stage decor from Thadea Decora!
  • RaveAngels and TRIP your comfort and safety!
  • HEPA filters indoors, and free N-95 masks available!
  • And most of all: that absolutely-euphoric, totally-ecstatic, save-the-rave-adventure vibe that YOU bring with you to every one of our events!

Can’t make it but don’t want to miss out? We got you covered! Friday and Saturday's event will be livestreamed on Twitch - check DJDynamic.ca for the info and stream! And if you are sick (even if it’s not COVID), protect your community and stay home.

Hashtag for social media: #VinylFantasy

PLUR, ROAR (Right Of Admission Refusal), and JUSTONEMOREBIGONE in full effect!

Music

The heart and soul of every underground rave is the music, and we've handpicked some of the best DJs in the world to be part of creating this unique experience. Here's our

Our stellar international lineup includes:

  • Eskei83 [Germany] - World champion DMC artist and globally renowned Drum'n'Bass DJ and producer touches down for an absolutely bonkers performance to kick off his Canadian tour. Prepare to have your mind absolutely blown by this unique master of the craft of real DJing!
  • Joey Riot [UK] - An icon of the hardcore scene, Joey Riot has forged his own unique sound for years, bringing high-intensity energy, powerfully produced tunes, and sheer love of the art to every set he plays. He was our very first UK headliner way back in 2005 - after 20 years, he's perfected his craft and we are ecstatic to welcome him back to Toronto!
  • Jimni Cricket [Seattle] - Blending turntablism, hardcore, drum'n'bass and beyond, Jimni Cricket is a legend of the community who brings an incredible creative drive and awe-inspiring talent to her performances. Don't miss this chance to welcome her back to Toronto!

With local support from: Marcus Visionary, Six5tar, Scoots, Stella Maise, Flyboy, Tempest, Mixmaster Bates, Gunn, Hectik, Niikkii Tee, & Kira Loxx. Hosted and curated by DJ Dynamic.

Events

With three amazing events lined up, this will be a weekend for the history books!

Friday, August 29th: Join us in the Dragon's Den for a Drum'n'Bass extravaganza! With a stacked lineup of musical talent (including the legendary Eskei83 from Germany), incredible dragon-themed stage deco from Thadea Decora, and a few exciting surprises to unveil, this will be one for the history books! Hosted at: Wiggle Room, 772 Dundas St. West, Toronto

Saturday, August 30th: On Saturday, seek sanctuary in the Hardcore Haven as those euphoric happy hardcore sounds take over! Featuring internationally acclaimed hardcore legends Joey Riot and Jimni Cricket, get your phat pants and kandie bracelets ready for a Happy Rave! Hosted at: Super Wonder Gallery, 1162 Bloor St. West, Toronto

Sunday, August 31st: What RPG would be complete without a water level? Join us on the Obsession III for an afternoon boat cruise to close out the weekend with gorgeous views of the Toronto skyline, fresh fruits and elixirs to recharge your hitpoints, and of course a symphonic sendoff from our world-class talent! Hosted on the Obsession III, docked at 235 Queens Quay West, just beyond the Harbourfront Centre Stage

Tickets

We've partnered with TicketOwl, a Canadian ticketing agency, to offer individual tickets and a full weekend pass. Get tickets to each individual event here for $40 apiece - or get a full weekend pass for $100 and save on your admission to all three!

Note on the price: A full scale rave event like this, with international headliners, multiple venues, custom-made deco, and much more, is expensive to put together. When I first started raving, tickets for an event like this would be $40, just like they are now, even though everything has gotten more expensive since 2002. I've kept the ticket prices at 2002 levels to help make these events as accessible as possible - I'd rather have an incredible night with my friends than bring in revenue from a rave. It's not a business to me; it's a lifestyle.

However, I know that times are hard, and I'd hate for money to be the one thing keeping you from experiencing what I know will be one of Toronto's most magical raves. If you really can't afford the full price without hardship, please use this form to apply for a reduced price ticket. I'll do everything I can to accommodate these requests and ensure that our community is able to be part of this experience.

Volunteering

This weekender is a major undertaking, and we need help to bring it to life. Volunteers will be asked to do things like challenge RPG players to combat (games, not real fights); help with setup and tear down; create decorations; and other logistical tasks. Volunteers receive free admission to all three events. Fill out this form to apply!

Community

These events are part of Toronto's underground rave community, because I'm part of Toronto's underground rave community. We come together to make magic happen, but it's not just raves - we look out for each other, we grow together, we learn from each other. It very much is raves too though! Which is why we maintain a Discord server for Toronto ravers and friends that includes a calendar of upcoming events (I got sick of Facebook and the other big social media platforms). Click here for an invite to our Discord server - a great way to keep in touch, share tunes, and find out where the next great party is happening!

Live RPG

We'll be posting the rules and gameplay for the live action RPG shortly - watch this space!

And finally, a note from Timmi

This is not a cookie cutter club experience. This event is for ravers, people who love music, dancing, and our community; people who understand that this isn't consuming a product, it's creating a collective experience. The artists performing here are real DJs performing live, building on decades of experience, passion, and creativity. These are masters of the craft, because you deserve to be part of real, unique experiences that matter.

My philosophy, for 20 years of hosting events, has always been that it's my job to create the conditions for each rave to offer the opportunity for you to have the best night of your life, surrounded by good people having a good time. I'm hosting this event because, quite simply, I love this shit, and I can't wait to share it with you. And as there are some life developments (good ones) in the works, this is likely to be the last one of these big shows I'll be doing for a couple of years, as I'll be taking another break like I did when Orion was born (hint, hint).

Life is a gift - let's make the most of it, together. <3 Happy rave!