It's Pride Y'all 2025: United We Shine!

 Spikey Van Dykey is a trailblazer in the modern drag king scene, renowned for his electrifying performances that push boundaries and challenge conventions. A true pioneer of the art form, Spikey is celebrated for his spark grinder acts and fire spinning abilities, incorporating high-energy elements that captivate audiences. Known for his over-the-top costuming and theatrical style, he brings an unmatched level of creativity and flair to the stage. His groundbreaking work has been featured in multiple publications, including Elle magazine’s About Face series, The New York Times, BuzzFeed, and various web series, solidifying his status as a leading force in the world of drag performance. 

The Neon Dance Party was such a hit in 2024, we are bringing it back in 2025!  Glow sticks, necklaces, and bracelets will be passed around and an amazing light display will provide the setting for a fun evening dancing in the street under the night sky as the sun sets!  DJ Citizen Jane will bring all the favorite beats and vibes for you to celebrate Pride!  Cannot wait to dance! 

 Myss Houdie is a Mississippi-born artist whose sound weaves blues, soul, and hip-hop into a raw, Southern-rooted narrative. Her music is shaped by the spirit of her environment — the grit of Mississippi life, the depth of Southern storytelling, and the emotional pull of live performance.

She was featured recently at The Workout Room (Jackson Indie Music Week Edition), at Late Night with Rita Brent, The Bona Fide, and Locals Only: A Mississippi Music Showcase, and Spook Fest. Myss Houdie appeals to a wide range of music lovers. Her rap lyrics are thought provoking. Her voice is provocative and sultry.

 Brandon Andrews was born and raised in small-town south Mississippi. Through the years, he proudly laid his musical roots in beautiful New Orleans, Louisiana. From singing his first solos in elementary school, to growing up performing in church, Brandon has always had a gift to deliver a contagious joy and energy with a side dish of love and encouragement that continues to excite and inspire audiences of all backgrounds. In 2017, Brandon went public with his intense struggle with alcoholism and addiction. Brandon now claims sobriety as a lifelong journey, continued one day at time. Sharing his story, experience, strength, and hope is something Brandon finds necessary as a means to continue his path of progress rather than perfection. Brandon is a proud and unashamed member of the LGBT+ community and continues to share his story, both struggles and victories, boldly, openly, and honestly and always seasoned with love. Brandon prides himself in writing a variety of music – some songs that bring joy, some songs that gently tug at your heart strings – but always songs that echo LOVE! In December of 2020, Brandon joined forces with power-house vocalist and New Orleans fixture, Amy Trail. The two co-wrote, co-produced, and released their song “Missing You At Christmas.” The heartwarming tune made its radio debut on the famed New Orleans station, WWOZ FM, and saw great success with well over 5,000 streams within a week of its release. To kick off 2021, Brandon introduced his new sound which has been fittingly described as “New Orleans Pop.” Brandon’s reintroduction release is the uplifting and energetic bop, “Love Is Love,” which was produced by his lifelong friend and co-creator, Los Angeles based artist, LEEANNA. 

 Destiny B. (bleu-jean) is a 24-year-old multidisciplinary artist bred and born in Jackson, Mississippi. Though she typically focuses on writing and performing poetry, she also has her hands in the wardrobe styling, songwriting, and event curating bowl!  Her career began a mere two years ago performing at open mics and planning events in the art community with an organization that she’s proud to be part of called Thee Groove Collective.  Through writing, she regained a sense of self, motivation, and confidence to be more than she could’ve ever dreamed. With this newfound confidence, she was reborn again as “bleu-jean,” paying homage to her late grandmother Betty “Jean” and her love for fashion, denim specifically.  Her powerful and charisma-fueled words are formed through unique experiences in her day-to-day life.  She writes and performs in a way that is relatable enough for people to understand who she is while also leaving space for people to see themselves in her work. 

In her own words: “I was destined to reach people without touching them and open their eyes to what they couldn’t see before. My purpose was made apparently clear the first time I stepped on stage. Finding that purpose made life worth enjoying, not just living.”