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.

BLACKLOW (LOS ANGELES)

MAIN ROOM (HEADLINER DJ)

Based in Los Angeles, Blacklow (Jeremy Blacklow) is renowned for a trademark sound that features soaring vocals and high-energy journeys through house, tech, and progressive beats. Inspired by the legendary 90s NYC dance scene, his sets seamlessly bridge the gap between nostalgic classics and contemporary pop remixes. A resident for the national BRÜT parties, Blacklow has headlined world-class events from Halloweenie LA to White Party Palm Springs. His prolific production work includes official remixes for icons like Chappell Roan and Paris Hilton, ensuring a set that is both uplifting and powerful.

CONNER CURNICK (WASHINGTON DC)

MAIN ROOM (OPENER DJ)

Conner Curnick is a Washington DC based DJ and producer whose sound is defined by the deep, funky grooves of underground tech house. By blending classic club culture with a modern edge, Conner has rapidly ascended the scene, becoming a staple at major East Coast clubs and international festivals across the US and Mexico. As a producer, his tracks have been featured on influential labels like Groove Foundation and Big Mama's House Records. Conner brings a fresh, momentum-building energy to the booth, perfectly set to ignite the REAL BAD dance floor.

DUSTN (LOS ANGELES)

UNDERGROUND DJ

DUSTN is a rising force in the underground scene, known for weaving intricate, driving rhythms that command the late-night dance floor. Residing in Los Angeles, DUSTN’s style emphasizes raw energy and hypnotic tech-house layers. With a focus on building a cohesive, immersive atmosphere, his sets are designed to take the crowd into the deeper, darker corners of house music. DUSTN brings a sophisticated, underground edge to the REAL BAD 37 experience, promising a sonic journey that is as gritty as it is infectious.