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Sydney Blu (TO) w/ Carson, Milf Maid, Santiago
Saturday, November 29, 2025
9pm-2am
The Downbeat
Genres
Saturday Nov.
Saturday Nov. 29th
9pm-2am
$20 Early Bird
$30 Advance
$35 Door
The Downbeat Presents:
Sydney Blu (TO)
Carson
Milf Maid
Santiago
Please join us as we welcome Sydney Blu back to Victoria. Her last visit saw her tear the roof off of Herman's Upstairs to a packed and peeked dancefloor.
SYDNEY BLU
(Drumcode, Mau5trap, HE.SHE.THEY, Desert Hearts, Knee Deep in Sound, Armada)
https://www.instagram.com/djsydneyblu/
https://www.instagram.com/changethebeatofficial/
With beginnings in Toronto, Canada, performing at The Guvernment, Footwork Nightclub, and within the LGBTQ2S+ community, Sydney Blu now tours the globe, living life through music. In 2009, she founded her imprint Blu Music, built on a foundation of dancefloor-rich house and techno. The following year, she expanded the brand by launching the legendary Blu Party.
Sydney has released music on some of the most recognized labels in the industry, including Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep in Sound, HE.SHE.THEY, Desert Hearts Records, Deadmau5’s Mau5trap, Universal Music, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode & Truesoul, Yousef’s Circus Recordings, Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, Katermukke, and more. Her release ‘Give It Up For Me’ on Mau5trap earned her a #1 hit on Beatport for over three months, and in 2024, it was re-released with a fresh techno remix, soaring back to #1 once again. With multiple Top 10 records since then, Sydney continues to chart year after year, including the recent “Mind Games” on Knee Deep in Sound, which was premiered by Billboard Magazine.
Beyond her success as a producer, Sydney has maintained a relentless touring schedule as a DJ. Her North American performances have taken her to Output (Brooklyn), Stereo (Montreal), Space (Miami & Ibiza), Avalon, Sound, and Exchange (Los Angeles), CODA (Toronto), Sisyphos (Berlin), Club NL (Amsterdam), and many more. In November 2011, she performed at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for Deadmau5’s Meowingtons Hax Tour, playing in front of 35,000 fans—the largest solo headlining dance event in Canadian history. Since then, she has headlined festivals and clubs worldwide, including Electric Island (Toronto), The BPM Festival (Costa Rica & Mexico), Digital Dreams (Toronto), Evolve Festival (Halifax), Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival (Miami), and performances across Europe, South America, Asia, Tunisia, and Egypt.
In late 2021, Sydney launched the Non-Profit organization ‘Change the Beat’ in partnership with Native Instruments, Beatport, and a roster of A-list dance labels. The initiative aims to empower electronic music artists, producers, and DJs by providing education, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on women and underrepresented voices. Over the past two years, Change the Beat has signed over 85 female and gender-expansive artists while mentoring them on their production journeys. To support this mission, Change the Beat, has hosted remix competitions with major labels such as Mau5trap, Drumcode, Insomniac, HE.SHE.THEY, Anjunadeep, Hospital, Toolroom, Club Sweat, Realm (Gorgon City), Nervous, Desert Hearts, Poker Flat, Rawthentic, and Circus Recordings.
One of Sydney Blu’s greatest accomplishments to date has been her successful advocacy for a new categoryat Canada’s largest music awards, the JUNO Awards—'Underground Dance Single of The Year.' The category was officially accepted in June 2021 and made its debut in 2022, with Sydney serving as its Chair.
During the pandemic, she focused on completing her second full-length artist album, CONVICTION, which was released in March 2021 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The album amassed over one million streams, secured multiple sales chart placements on the industry-leading store Beatport, and earned a JUNO Award nomination in 2022 for Electronic Album of the Year.
Carson
https://www.instagram.com/carsonwgrant/
https://soundcloud.com/carsonwgrant/
https://www.mixcloud.com/carsongrant5/
DJ Carson is an old school favorite who has been DJing for over 25 years. Clubs, pubs, raves, after parties, weddings… Carson has done it all and it has lead to always (well, almost always) knowing exactly what track is going to get you moving. Former resident of the legendary Hush Nightclub, he’s known for deep, techy, funky, or dirty, but always house. Come see what he’s got in store this time.
Milf Maid
://www.instagram.com/milfmaid.dj/
https://soundcloud.com/milfmaid_dj
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the MILF Maid, a vibrant force making waves in the local dance scene with her irresistibly bold and dynamic sound. Best known for her electrifying Bass House sets, she artfully layers playful tracks with nostalgic throwbacks, and heart-pounding basslines. Her sets are sure to ignite the dance floor and keep the crowd moving all night long.
A quarter-finalist in the 2025 Van Isle DJ Competition, the MILF Maid has supported renowned artists such as Rumpus and Sydney Blu. She has left her mark at iconic events including What If, Summer Social, Otherworld, Footwork events, and at the Lamp Light Festival. Her energetic performances have garnered a loyal following, and are sure to elevate any event she graces. The MILF Maid will take you on a thrilling journey through sound, ensuring every moment is filled with fun, smiling faces, and dancing feet. Follow her on instagram
Santiago
https://soundcloud.com/santiago_ca
https://www.instagram.com/santiagoo3/
With over 15 years behind the decks, Santiago crafts immersive sets that fuse deep grooves, driving percussion, and vibrant melodies. Moving fluidly through House, Deep House, Tech House and touches of Electro House, his sound balances energy and emotion, delivering refined and soulful journeys for true listeners and dance floor devotees.
Sydney Blu (TO) w/ Carson, Milf Maid, Santiago
Genres
Saturday Nov.
Saturday Nov. 29th
9pm-2am
$20 Early Bird
$30 Advance
$35 Door
The Downbeat Presents:
Sydney Blu (TO)
Carson
Milf Maid
Santiago
Please join us as we welcome Sydney Blu back to Victoria. Her last visit saw her tear the roof off of Herman's Upstairs to a packed and peeked dancefloor.
SYDNEY BLU
(Drumcode, Mau5trap, HE.SHE.THEY, Desert Hearts, Knee Deep in Sound, Armada)
https://www.instagram.com/djsydneyblu/
https://www.instagram.com/changethebeatofficial/
With beginnings in Toronto, Canada, performing at The Guvernment, Footwork Nightclub, and within the LGBTQ2S+ community, Sydney Blu now tours the globe, living life through music. In 2009, she founded her imprint Blu Music, built on a foundation of dancefloor-rich house and techno. The following year, she expanded the brand by launching the legendary Blu Party.
Sydney has released music on some of the most recognized labels in the industry, including Hot Since 82’s Knee Deep in Sound, HE.SHE.THEY, Desert Hearts Records, Deadmau5’s Mau5trap, Universal Music, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode & Truesoul, Yousef’s Circus Recordings, Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, Katermukke, and more. Her release ‘Give It Up For Me’ on Mau5trap earned her a #1 hit on Beatport for over three months, and in 2024, it was re-released with a fresh techno remix, soaring back to #1 once again. With multiple Top 10 records since then, Sydney continues to chart year after year, including the recent “Mind Games” on Knee Deep in Sound, which was premiered by Billboard Magazine.
Beyond her success as a producer, Sydney has maintained a relentless touring schedule as a DJ. Her North American performances have taken her to Output (Brooklyn), Stereo (Montreal), Space (Miami & Ibiza), Avalon, Sound, and Exchange (Los Angeles), CODA (Toronto), Sisyphos (Berlin), Club NL (Amsterdam), and many more. In November 2011, she performed at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for Deadmau5’s Meowingtons Hax Tour, playing in front of 35,000 fans—the largest solo headlining dance event in Canadian history. Since then, she has headlined festivals and clubs worldwide, including Electric Island (Toronto), The BPM Festival (Costa Rica & Mexico), Digital Dreams (Toronto), Evolve Festival (Halifax), Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival (Miami), and performances across Europe, South America, Asia, Tunisia, and Egypt.
In late 2021, Sydney launched the Non-Profit organization ‘Change the Beat’ in partnership with Native Instruments, Beatport, and a roster of A-list dance labels. The initiative aims to empower electronic music artists, producers, and DJs by providing education, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on women and underrepresented voices. Over the past two years, Change the Beat has signed over 85 female and gender-expansive artists while mentoring them on their production journeys. To support this mission, Change the Beat, has hosted remix competitions with major labels such as Mau5trap, Drumcode, Insomniac, HE.SHE.THEY, Anjunadeep, Hospital, Toolroom, Club Sweat, Realm (Gorgon City), Nervous, Desert Hearts, Poker Flat, Rawthentic, and Circus Recordings.
One of Sydney Blu’s greatest accomplishments to date has been her successful advocacy for a new categoryat Canada’s largest music awards, the JUNO Awards—'Underground Dance Single of The Year.' The category was officially accepted in June 2021 and made its debut in 2022, with Sydney serving as its Chair.
During the pandemic, she focused on completing her second full-length artist album, CONVICTION, which was released in March 2021 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The album amassed over one million streams, secured multiple sales chart placements on the industry-leading store Beatport, and earned a JUNO Award nomination in 2022 for Electronic Album of the Year.
Carson
https://www.instagram.com/carsonwgrant/
https://soundcloud.com/carsonwgrant/
https://www.mixcloud.com/carsongrant5/
DJ Carson is an old school favorite who has been DJing for over 25 years. Clubs, pubs, raves, after parties, weddings… Carson has done it all and it has lead to always (well, almost always) knowing exactly what track is going to get you moving. Former resident of the legendary Hush Nightclub, he’s known for deep, techy, funky, or dirty, but always house. Come see what he’s got in store this time.
Milf Maid
://www.instagram.com/milfmaid.dj/
https://soundcloud.com/milfmaid_dj
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the MILF Maid, a vibrant force making waves in the local dance scene with her irresistibly bold and dynamic sound. Best known for her electrifying Bass House sets, she artfully layers playful tracks with nostalgic throwbacks, and heart-pounding basslines. Her sets are sure to ignite the dance floor and keep the crowd moving all night long.
A quarter-finalist in the 2025 Van Isle DJ Competition, the MILF Maid has supported renowned artists such as Rumpus and Sydney Blu. She has left her mark at iconic events including What If, Summer Social, Otherworld, Footwork events, and at the Lamp Light Festival. Her energetic performances have garnered a loyal following, and are sure to elevate any event she graces. The MILF Maid will take you on a thrilling journey through sound, ensuring every moment is filled with fun, smiling faces, and dancing feet. Follow her on instagram
Santiago
https://soundcloud.com/santiago_ca
https://www.instagram.com/santiagoo3/
With over 15 years behind the decks, Santiago crafts immersive sets that fuse deep grooves, driving percussion, and vibrant melodies. Moving fluidly through House, Deep House, Tech House and touches of Electro House, his sound balances energy and emotion, delivering refined and soulful journeys for true listeners and dance floor devotees.
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