Subculture Pride 2025 LA Hannah Diamond, Cortisa Star, Kelly, Ve’ondre & The Pom-Poms & More.

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Subculture Pride 2025 On June 21st, Subculture transformed Los Angeles’ iconic Catch One into a multi-floor celebration of queer joy, trans power, and radical community. With 5 stages, 7 rooms, and over 40 artists, this year’s Pride was not just a party—it was a love letter to the underground, to chosen family, and to every trans and queer body on the dancefloor.

At the heart of the night was Hannah Diamond, whose dreamlike brand of hyperpop created a soft, glowing moment of release on the mainstage. Blending digital ballads and dancefloor anthems, her set became a shared emotional ritual—otherworldly yet deeply human, and one of the most talked-about performances of the night.

Cortisa Star electrified the Jewel’s Stage with a commanding set rooted in bubblegum pop, club beats, and online-born rebellion. Emerging from LA’s next-gen queer scene, Cortisa united the room with a performance that felt both playful and powerful—channeling a new kind of pop star: one born from community, for community.

The Pom-Poms, led by indie-pop darling Kitty (Kitty Wavy) and producer Ricky Eat Acid, created a riotous, glitter-splattered playground of sound. Their experimental, genre-bending performance blurred the lines between rave, concert, and performance art—turning chaos into catharsis.

In a moment that felt both absurd and iconic, Kelly (Shoes by Kelly) brought internet nostalgia to life with a performance that blended viral history with modern-day queer humor. The entire room lit up with laughter and recognition—a reminder that camp, memes, and music have always belonged to the queer archive.

Moore Kismet, the nonbinary prodigy reshaping electronic music, delivered a set that felt expansive and healing. Blending cinematic bass, emotion-forward melodies, and massive energy shifts, Moore created a space for dancers to process, rage, and release. It was more than a DJ set—it was a moment of collective elevation.

Mel 4Ever took to the stage with a performance rooted in trans pop, queer femininity, and unapologetic sexuality. Radiating Barbiecore confidence and emotional honesty, Mel offered a space of visibility and freedom—reminding everyone that trans joy is not only real, it’s irresistible.

Other unforgettable performances came from Ve’ondre Mitchell, whose presence alone felt like a rallying cry for trans empowerment, as well as That Kid, Princess Paparazzi, Pinkii, Shoes by Kelly, Billy Bondage, Miss Luxury, and Spellman Twinz, each offering their own version of queer expression—from bratty club chaos to heartfelt vulnerability.

The sound didn’t stop—every corner of the venue pulsed with queer rhythm. Gupi’s experimental sounds shook the Void to its core, while ZAYA, Melissa Brooks, and Miles Jai kept energy levels high across the Sanctum and Jewel’s Stage.

A chaotic and hilarious Elijah Daniel b2b Venessa Michaels set turned pop edits into pure camp, while DJs like Ducki, Foxteeth b2b DJ Hatred, Tru, SadGayBoi, Gage, Shigecki, Robstablook, BBYKOCAINE, Lil Gucci Purse, and WWG kept rooms cycling through techno, club, trance, and everything in between. The energy was communal, sweaty, and ever-shifting—queer freedom at full volume.

The drag revue brought together rising stars and seasoned icons alike. Venus Black, Blair Wench, Sassquatch, Julvira, Stephanie, Pamula, Jasmine Sugar, Burandy J Wine, and Ally Starr served stage looks, satire, stunts, and soul. Each queen carved out their moment, reminding us that drag is resistance, lineage, and laughter all at once.

Subculture Pride 2025 wasn’t just a showcase of talent—it was a sanctuary. A dancefloor held by and for the queer and trans community, glowing with intention and soaked in sweat. From the artists to the crowd, this night was about joy in the face of erasure, about reclaiming space, and about turning up together.