By being bad and doing good, we have donated over $4.2 million for more than 60 local and national LGBTQ nonprofits since 1989.

Our Hosts are at the core of the Circle of Friends tradition of our events and support of our beneficiaries: friends inspiring friends to gather in celebration to benefit community. Hosts provide the funding to produce the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation season of events so that 100% of the REAL BAD General Admission ticket price benefits our non-profit beneficiary organizations. And they truly host our events as the primary source of tickets—creating, through their Circle of Friends, REAL BAD’s uniquely familiar, intimate, and playful atmosphere.

BRADY PRINCE (CHICAGO)

MAIN ROOM (HEADLINER DJ)

Brady Prince is a rising force from Chicago renowned for his high-energy blend of house, tech house, and techno. His performances are driven by passion and creativity, delivering dynamic sets that keep dance floors moving from start to finish. Whether layering pulsating basslines or crafting hypnotic grooves, Brady Prince brings an unmatched energy and cutting-edge sound to every event. With a growing list of high-profile performances such as BRÜT Chicago, Fairyland in Puerto Vallarta, MAGNITUDE, Dad in Training, and TUFF Market Days, Brady uses his sharp, evolving sound to continue making his mark on the nightlife circuit and beyond.

MATT SUAVE (DENVER)

MAIN ROOM (OPENER DJ)

Main Room Opening DJ

A former classical opera singer turned house music powerhouse, Matt Suave delivers euphoric, disco-infused beats with a signature flair. Rooted in the Chicago underground, Suave’s sound is a nostalgic yet innovative blend of soulful vocals, thundering basslines, and infectious rhythms. He’s shared stages with top acts like Purple Disco Machine, Kaskade, LP Giobbi, and Derrick Carter, and made his EDC debut in 2024. As the founder of Denver’s queer artist collective PlayHaus, Suave is a driving force behind the city’s vibrant nightlife. With remixes of artists like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé lighting up dance floors worldwide, 2025 brings another milestone as he performs at World Pride in Washington, DC.

ALEKI (SAN FRANCISCO)

UNDERGROUND DJ

Aleki is an SF-based DJ and producer inspired by the unique interaction music creates between the artist and the crowd, amplifying emotions and fostering connection. With a passion for blending intriguing acoustic elements into deep bass rhythmic soundscapes, Aleki’s work brings a distinctive voice to the tech house, future house, and techno genres.

Aleki’s music has been described as playful, bouncy, and cheeky, featuring creative beats and drops that inspire movement and joy.  Aleki brings beats straight from the playa and their Burning Man camp Bad Asstronauts to tear down dance floors at White Party Denver, Castro Night Market, Saturnalia, Sweat, Velvet, and many other events.