HARD CANDY

HARD CANDY (18+) is a high-velocity celebration of “Happy Trance”—a genre-bending fusion of 90s Eurodance nostalgia, shimmering acid, and bouncy techno 🍭🔊. Drawing inspiration from new-wave icons like Marlon Hoffstadt, Malugi, and KI/KI, this night is precision-engineered for maximum dopamine and unapologetic queer joy ⚡️💖. SPECIAL GUESTS RIN 🇨🇭 Zurich’s own powerhouse is joining the lineup! RIN is the definition of high-velocity energy, known for her fast, bouncy, and hard-hitting sound. Fresh off her massive performances at HÖR Berlin and LOVEFEST, she’s bringing the infectious, rhythmic grooves that define the new wave of Swiss hard bounce. 🎾⚡️ SUNNY 🇨🇭 Also joining the decks is SUNNY, a DJ who radiates warm and euphoric energy on the dancefloor. Her sets move between groovy, trancey, and bouncy sounds, carried by a euphoric flow between lightness and intensity. Having commanded stages at MÄX Zürich, Technoabteil, Kaputt Mit Stil, and Abfahrt, SUNNY brings a distinct, high-energy presence to the party. OUR RESIDENTS 🎧 VIOLESC 🇧🇪 Returning to his Belgian roots, VIOLESC fuses pulsating kicks and heavy baselines with hypnotic acid motifs 🌪️💎. Moving away from purely melodic scenes, he delivers a mesmerizing, ethereal trip that maintains unyielding power. Expect a high-energy fantasy where you can lose yourself in the rhythm 🛸✨. VENA 🇩🇪 Our rising star from Germany makes her Zurich residency debut! 🌟 Influenced by deep trance odysseys, VENA weaves emotive, transcendent sounds with luminous, uplifting melodies 🌊🌅. Her sets are an invitation to disconnect from reality and enter a trippy, intense atmosphere that lingers long after the lights come up 🌌💫. Together, our residents are on a mission to curate the HARD CANDY lineup as a vibrant platform to uplift the local Swiss DJ scene 🇨🇭🙌. THE COMMUNITY 🏳️‍🌈🫂 As with every girls&gays event, HARD CANDY is a queer safe space first 🛡️✨. We prioritize the safety, expression, and joy of our community above all else. Everyone is welcome; respect is mandatory 🤝💖. 📲 Follow @girlsandgaysglobal for lineup reveals & surprises