Ben Sterling with BLOND:ISH and Nico de Andrea

BLOND:ISH, born Vivie-Ann Bakos in Canada, is a DJ, producer, and environmental activist. Known for her genre-blending melodic house, Afro house, and organic techno, she creates spiritual, high-energy sets. She founded the Bye Bye Plastic Foundation and the Abracadabra event series and label. Her albums include "Welcome to the Present" and "Never Walk Alone." She received a Juno Award for "Call My Name" and has collaborated with artists like Madonna and remixed Depeche Mode.

London-born electronic/house DJ-producer; Planet X label boss. Broke through with acclaimed 2022 remix of Tiga’s “Mind Dimension,” hailed among the year’s top records.