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JANUARY 17th, 2027

Nexus Artists & Higher Ground proudly present a Martin Luther King weekend spectacular, blue-printed for top-flight DJs & lovers of electronic music alike.

SUNDAY NIGHT MASS + UNITY 2027

THE VERMONT ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY MIXER

feat.

FELIX DA’ HOUSECAT

FOUNDERS OF FILITH || DANCE ALL DAY || DEFECTED ||

ULTRA RECORDS – CHICAGO, IL

Detroit born, Chicago bred, Two-time Grammy Award Nominated FELIX DA HOUSECAT has reached dizzying heights over his career with countless productions as Felix Da’ Housecat, Aphrohead, Thee Madkatt Courtship, Thee Maddkatt Courtship III, and Rocketmann. He has produced multiple worldwide hits including 'Sinnerman', 'Silver Screen', and 'Madam Hollywood', collaborated with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Miss Kittin, and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. He’s remixed Nina Simone, Madonna, Garbage, and Kylie Minogue, and performed as a DJ at Glastonbury, Coachella, Exit, and Tomorrowland. We are beyond thrilled to be hosting this absolute legend and one of dance music’s biggest and brightest stars, making his Vermont debut on the SUNDAY NIGHT MASS mainstage, MLK weekend 2027!!

The Guardian - “The flamboyant Chicago House doyen”

The Fader - “A House Pioneer...”

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DELAVELOUR

POÉSIE ANGULAIRE - MONTREAL, QC

François Lebaron, also known as Delavelour, has been active in the industry for over three decades, performing at clubs and festivals such as Burning Man, Members Only (NYC), BPM Festival (Mexico), Stereo (Montreal), Piknic Électronik, Igloofest, and Do Not Sit (Miami), among many others.

In 2025, performing under his Delavelour moniker, he presented a live set at Mutek Festival, preceding Kevin Saunderson. In 2026, he unveiled a new live show at Osheaga Festival, marking another significant milestone in his artistic journey. Beyond his solo work, he is one half of Hoopalaï, a duo whose releases have appeared on acclaimed labels including; Get Physical Music and Kindisch. Hoopalaï has also collaborated with Felix Da’ Housecat under the moniker Thee FFF, releasing a remix on Lee Foss's imprint Repopulate Mars.

We’re excited for Francois’ to be making his Vermont debut, showcasing his DELAVELOUR project in the United States for the very first time at the world-famous “Sunday Night Mass”

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LOCAL SUPPORT (A-Z):

CRAIG MITCHELL

SOUNDGROOVE RECORDS || KULT RECORDS || 106.3 NBZ-FM

cRAIG mITCHELL, a.k.a. oLIVER tWISTED, a founding member of the chart-topping production team The Orange Factory and one of the cultivators of the dance music scene in Burlington, Vermont, after moving from Saginaw Michigan...near the birthplace of techno, Detroit. With over 36 years behind the decks, cRAIG has served as a resident at New York City's legendary Tunnel and Limelight nightclubs and has played many of the country's most celebrated venues and club nights, while also doing his thing for international crowds in Canada, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. He held residencies at Rise in Boston, Twist in Miami and Terminal in Quebec City. cRAIG's recorded works can be found on Global Underground, Transport, and various other compilations via releases on such labels as Twisted, Kult, Groovin', Kinetic and more, including chart-topping remixes with the Orange Factory for Yoko Ono and more. He helped form Yoko's label, Mind Train Records, and served as label manager and A&R for 3 years, which resulted in a Billboard #1 for "Walking on Thin Ice". During his stint living in the NYC area, he worked for/with V2 Records (Richard Branson), Verve, and Kinetic (Warner Bros and BMG distributed labels). Whether as a producer or promoter he has worked with The Strokes, John Creamer & Stephan K, Moby, The White Stripes, The Black Crowes, Norah Jones and SO many more. One experience with cRAIG behind the tables and/or belting out one of his tracks LIVE, with his Prince tribute band, Purple or with San Mateo, a studio project started by Matt Burr of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, (which saw a #1 in Malta), several other new and forthcoming projects, including the release of the 20 Anniversary remix of "Begin The Beginning" on SGR, while spreading his ONE LOVE mantra through the music each night, and you'll understand why his shows are so well received.

MATT PAYNE

NO FUN INTENDED || RED SQUARE

Matt Payne is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Burlington, Vermont. Deeply connected to the local scene, he bridges the underground and mainstream with his dancefloor-driven original productions. Matt holds a Saturday night residency in the Blue Room at Red Square, and has opened for acts including Gene Farris, Nitti Gritti, Slow Magic, and G-Space. Outside the club, his commercial compositions have reached a national audience through HBO, Peacock, and SONY.

SHARA DEE

SEKTOR REKORDS || 2ROCK RECORDINGS

Shara Dee developed a passion for music early on due to her parents, both music educators. Her mother, proficient in singing, piano, and teaching music, and her father, a guitarist and songwriter, provided a rich musical upbringing. Beginning piano and music theory training at a young age, Shara started composing songs at 13 and performed live on piano at various events throughout her adolescence.

Her fascination with electronic dance music blossomed in 2005 when she discovered the Montreal dance scene. By 2007, Shara immersed herself in DJing and producing tracks across different genres. Acquiring expertise in various software programs, she harnessed her musical talents through digital means. Swiftly gaining popularity, her productions resonated widely, while her dynamic DJing style energized dance floors alongside renowned artists such as Chus & Ceballos, Sydney Blu, Nymra & Sofisticated, Miz Megs, DJ Shortee, Matt Darey, Joe Bermudez, Beyond Physical, Lady Faith, among others. From London to NYC, Montreal to Alaska, and throughout New England, Shara has moved thousands with her music.

Shara has released music on esteemed labels including Claw Records, G-Mafia Records, 2Rock Recordings, Kult Records, Nahawand Recordings, Sektor Rekords, Smile Creations, Yeiskomp Records, Sogood Music/ACO-Tech, and more, achieving multiple Top 100 Beatport Chart placements.

TWO-SEV

B.E.D. || NO FUN INTENDED

Since a 2009 debut on 90.1 WRUV FM, Two Sev has become a beacon of bright funky light in the Burlington DJ roster. With releases on Burlington label No Fun intended, and frequent collaborations with Burlington Electronic Department (B.E.D.), Seven Days dubbed him "Burlington's Scrappiest DJ." He will literally fight you.

Whilst gathering a plethora of performances at beloved Burlington clubs, bars and breweries, opening sets for legendary acts such as MGMT, Kush Jones, and Mark Farina, he's also amassed a hoard of competitive pinball trophies.

A love of DJing and DJ culture has led him to begin to give DJ lessons and take up the open format pseudonym DJ Carpeted Bathroom. Two Sev is the go-to call to DJ your baptism, bris, divorce party, or any function flush with people trying to get down.

RESIDENT DJs: D-LAV x JUSTIN R.E.M

TICKET INCLUDES, THE VERMONT ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY

MIXER w/ CHAMPAGNE & LIGHT HORS D’OEUVRES @ 7:00 P.M.

PRODUCTION:

LIGHTING & LASER:

KTR || NEXUS LASER || LIGGY LIGHTS

MULTI-POINT + 360° HEAVY BASS SOUND-SYSTEM:

HIGHER GROUND x NEXUS ARTISTS

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EVENT LINKS:

foundersoffilth.com

instagram.com/felixdahousecat

facebook.com/felixdahousecat

instagram.com/foundersoffilth

instagram.com/delavelour_

linktr.ee/francoislebaron

instagram.com/olivertwistedcraig

beatport.com/artist/craig-mitchell/17567

soundcloud.com/djcraigmitchell

sharadeemusic.com

music.apple.com/us/artist/shara-dee/1691753289

beatport.com/artist/shara-dee/1135661

open.spotify.com/artist/7pEcIHFLD5oZmyuh7ylE7N

soundcloud.com/twosev

instagram.com/twosev

facebook.com/macleish

instagram.com/mattpayne.music

open.spotify.com/artist/1gP4sgKTZIGJyrMwQlenor

soundcloud.com/matt_payne

soundcloud.com/djdlav

facebook.com/dlavmusic

nexusartists.com/_justin-rem

linktr.ee/nexusartists

facebook.com/sundaynightmass

facebook.com/Kyle.Rose

nexusartists.com

highergroundmusic.com