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Auntie Gladice
“Kisses, kisses, raise your cups!” is her motto and she certainly lives up to it. As one of the best-known and most popular drag artists in Frankfurt and the surrounding area, Auntie Gladice has been delighting audiences with extravagant costumes, sparkling jewelry, a strong voice and lots of positive energy for over 20 years. Role models like Doris Day, Shirley MacLaine, Meryl Streep, Trude Herr and Helen Vita made Auntie Gladice the likeable, lively power woman we all know and love today. Cheeky, funny and charming, Auntie Gladice never fails to put a smile on her audience’s faces. No matter whether she floats and rages across the stage as a diva, housewife or glam girl; her show makes the audience forget the gray everyday life in an instant. No matter whether she floats and rages across the stage as a diva, housewife or glam girl; As your main hostess of the Cruise 2025, she makes the audience forget the gray everyday life in no time.
John Riot
John Riot is a Berlin artist who brings a powerful voice to the queer community and fights tirelessly for more acceptance and tolerance. John’s sound is unmistakable: a mix of melancholic lyrics, rough voice and pure pop club beats with a touch of the 80s. The deep themes of his songs often stand in stark contrast to the pulsating, danceable beats – a powerful message to his listeners: you can dance and cry, feel joy and pain at the same time. John inspires you to emerge stronger from your own traumas and to create positives from negatives. He became known through the 6th season of “The Voice of Germany”. On our 2025 Cruise, the young singer will give his own concert in the Hollywood Theater and enchant you with an intimate singing evening in the Ocean Bar.
Stefano May
The Italian-born singer, songwriter and piano virtuoso became enthusiastic about music at an early age and began classical piano training at the age of seven. Stefano wants to bring people together through the power of music: “Music is there to heal the soul. People find common ground in the music they listen to, and every song has the right time and place for each of its listeners.” Musically, Stefano was also inspired by his mother, who raised him to pursue big dreams and his gifts to share with strength, patience and heartfelt devotion. It is the third year in a row that Stefano is enchanting us with his voice and talent on the piano.
Chris Bekker
DJ & Producer Chris Bekker is one of the Berlin export hits of the electronic gay and straight scene worldwide. Since 2013 he has been working together with music pioneer and producer legend Paul van Dyk, on whose label VANDIT Rec his releases appear. He played on the La Demence Cruise for several years. Chris Bekker also runs the worldwide sound agency klang ID berlin. Chris has been a Spartacus Cruise resident DJ since our first trip in 2017!
djPoppyDownes
djPoppyDownes is a Chicago native DJ whose passion is to entertain, educate and inspire dancefloors around the world. In 2020, as the world was changing dramatically, djPoppyDownes took the moment to focus on his craft and deepen his knowledge of nightclub gear and music theory. Today he mixes classic and obscure disco beats with hits from all eras, creating a mood that celebrates individuality, promotes inclusivity and embraces queerness. “I love turning the dance floor into a place where people can put their problems behind them, connect with someone and express themselves freely.” He has been part of the Spartacus Cruise family since 2022 and will for sure make you dance again in 2025!
Nelson Cerqueira
During the 2022 and 2023 cruises, Nelson discovered his love of the stage and the spotlight. Last year he entertained you as a singer and DJ. The Brazilian with a penchant for unusual styles and fashion moderates various events in his adopted home of Berlin and works as a model for LGBT+ campaigns for well-known brands. The style icon with the trademark “headscarf” has also been performing as a DJ for two years, mixing Brazilian funk and pop with disco classics and house music. In 2025 he will play various sets for you in the Dome and at the Lido Pool. When he’s not DJing, he’s drinking tequila with you at the bar.
DJ Juan del Chambo
Juan Del Chambo is a Venezuelan DJ and producer based in Cologne. He loves weaving melodic rhythms, driving bass lines and heavy kick drums to create a sound that will shake up dance floors. In February 2023, he released his highly anticipated debut song „El Diablo“ on Prospect Records in collaboration with Rony Golding. This sizzling release perfectly combines his Venezuelan roots with his love of techno. Juan fascinates his audience by blurring the boundaries between genres in an emotional way. Over the course of his career he has graced the decks of renowned venues, including the Kitkat Club in Berlin, the Artheater and Bootshaus in Cologne and the Radion West in Amsterdam.
DJ James
James is one of the most famous gay DJs in southern Germany and Austria. International appearances have taken him, among other things, to “Bear Week” in Sitges. He is also well-known as a long-time resident DJ at the CSD Munich and at the “Pink Lake” festival on Lake Wörthersee in Austria. With over a decade under its belt, his queer party series “PINK PARADISE” is a real institution in Munich and the longest-running gay party. His musical skills range from circuit house, pop, dance floor and gay classics to party hits.