Dance music icons, TikTok's Dylan Mulvaney, VINCINT to join White Party Palm Springs

Dance music icons Robin S, CeCe Peniston, Inaya Day and Crystal Waters; TikTok star and trans activist Dylan Mulvaney; and singer-songwriter and queer performer VINCINT will all join White Party Palm Springs next month, White Party Global announced Friday.

The annual event, often cited as the largest gay circuit party in the United States, is set to run from May 12 through 14 at the Palm Springs Convention Center and the Hilton Palm Springs. The powerhouse quartet of dance music legends will bring their electrifying vocals to the well-known White Party T-Dance on May 14.

"White Party Palm Springs has been home to some of the most iconic performances, featuring renowned artists like Deborah Cox, Kylie Minogue, and Lady Gaga," Chris Diamond, executive producer of White Party Global, said in a statement. "This year, we are honored to have four legendary house divas grace our stage and create an unforgettable experience for our attendees.”

CeCe Peniston scored five number one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play in the early 1990s, with her hit song "Finally" reaching the No. 5 spot on the Hot 100. Inaya Day turned heads with her performances of club classics, including "Nasty Girl" and "Keep Pushin." Crystal Waters is best known for her 1990s dance hits "Gypsy Woman" and "100% Pure Love," and all three of her studio albums produced a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. All three artists have been named one of Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists.

Robin S scored success in the 1990s with house music singles such as "Show Me Love" and "Luv 4 Luv," while drafting a collection of music that promotes self-love and unity.

"It's wonderful to see the younger audience being introduced to House Music,” Robin S said in a statement. “For the dance and house fans, it's never stopped being popular, but to see it cross the pop charts with artists like Drake and Beyoncé being inspired by 'Show Me Love' has been a blessing.”

Before the four icons hit the stage, singer-songwriter and queer performer VINCINT will bring his powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to FLUIDITY, a tribute to house music and the ballroom/drag scene on May 12. Also on Friday's lineup is legendary New York City drag queen Kevin Aviance, whose vocals can be heard in Beyonce's song "Pure/Honey," and world-renowned producer, promoter and performer CircuitMOM, who will also bring her Broadway-style production to the May 14 SOAKED! pool party.

In addition to all the music planned throughout the weekend, Dylan Mulvaney, an actress, content creator and advocate for transgender rights, will be honored as the 2023 Queen of White Party at the WHITE OUT event on May 13. Mulvaney received the prestigious TikTok Trailblazer Award in 2022 for her viral series, "Days of Girlhood," which documents her transition journey.

"I am over the moon honored to be crowned the queen of White Party 2023!” Mulvaney said in a statement. “When I heard about their FLUIDITY event I was especially excited; the entire weekend is a space that can be enjoyed by all. I’m ready to dance the night away with my LGBTQ+ fam!"

For more information about accommodations, pass pricing and more, visit whitepartyglobal.com.

Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com or on Twitter @ema_sasic.

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