Matinée Pride: THE GIANT RETURNS 3 DAYS. 5 INCREDIBLE PARTIES. JUNE 24-26, 2016

Producer Jake Resnicow first brought Matinée’s international party brand to the U.S. in 2010 and has since partnered with top promoters Patrick Crough and Joe Roszak to create a circuit party powerhouse.

Offer Nissim is a really big deal. How big do you expect that party to be? 
Offer Nissim is known for his “over-the-top” style, production and personality, so you better believe that we are going to produce a party to match!

Please explain Matinée weekend passes. 
There are three types of Matinée weekend passes you can purchase online right now at matineepride.com: Weekend Pass, VIP Weekend Pass and The Ultra VIP Weekend Pass.

Weekend Pass
Allows entry to all three main parties: Friday night with Offer Nissim at Capitale, Saturday rooftop party LaLeche and Sunday LuvBoat at Pier 40. [It] is still being sold online for less than $200.

VIP Weekend Pass includes VIP perks to the three main parties (above): express entry, exclusive bars, elevated VIP areas and private restrooms.

Ultra VIP
Includes all five parties, including the Friday SOUVENIR After-Party and Saturday PERVERT Afterhours. Enjoy express entry, exclusive bars, elevated VIP areas, private restrooms and a limited-edition Matinée gift pack.

You have a lot going this year for Pride, including a cruise. Tell us about that. That’s something really unique.
Matinée was always known for throwing an amazing party on Governor’s Island for Pride every year. One attribute that made this party a highlight was the excursion to get to the island.  You felt like you were taking a break from the city, stepping off into your own little world, even if it were just a few hours. You also captured incredible views of the Manhattan skyline. Whether you were in NYC as a tourist or lifer, a beautiful Manhattan skyline while the sun is setting is an experience. Jake, Patrick and I came up with a VIP yacht cruise last year, and between selling out of every spot on the yacht to how excited and reenergized people were after the boat sailed past the Statue of Liberty and under the fireworks, we knew we had a keeper, so we took what we learned from the first year and built on it for this year. And when you get a look at The Hornblower Infinity, you will know exactly what I mean. She is a game changer!

I’ve been to the rooftop at the Copa. It’s very cool and exclusive looking. Describe what’s going on there.
You might have been to the rooftop at the Copa, but I guarantee you haven’t seen what we are about to do happen on any rooftop. We are bringing you LaLeche, considered the World’s Sexiest Party, combining milk, gorgeous men from around the globe and beats by three international Superstar DJs (Phil Romano, Taito Tikaro and Dan Slater).This party is DEF going to stop traffic!

What security measures will you be taking to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience?
Our guests’ safety is our #1 priority. We are working closely with all venues and the NYPD to provide enhanced security, without taking away from your experience. Now it is more important than ever to stand strong, dance harder, and celebrate pride!

Besides Nissim, what other DJs will be appearing?
We have a total of 12 DJs in our lineup this year. Friday Night: Offer Nissim and Dawson.  Friday Afterhours: Phil Romano and Billy Lace. Saturday LaLeche: Taito Tiakaro, Phil Romano and Dan Slater. Saturday Afterhours (Pervert): Taito Tikaro, Cindel, Hannah and Sdot. LuvBoat on Sunday evening: Theresa and the SexShooters (a DJ duo consisting of Claudio Girardi and David Hart).

What is a Souvenir party?
Souvenir gets its name from the legendary Souvenir afterhours club in Barcelona. This club was characterized by great friends, amazing performances, fun, good music and a generally unbeatable gay scene experience. Bringing together all different types of people from all corners of the globe, Souvenir is a place to be you and enjoy.

How does one acquire tickets for these events?
A very small amount of hard tickets are being sold at our official Matinée ticket vendors: Universal Gear, Delphinium Home, Vibe22 and The Village Apothecary. If you can’t make it to one of our retailers, tickets can always be purchased online at MatineePride.com

If someone can only make one of the parties, which do you reccommend?
We have been working on this lineup for so long. Each one is very special and very different. I guess it comes down to preference, but I always choose…EVERYTHING.

Will the three of you be present at these events?
You will definitely see all three of us at each party.Maybe not in the same place at the same time, but we are so proud of this lineup, we wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Thanks to our partners at ABSOLUT, we are psyched to take the production to whole new level with 3 mind-blowing WOW moments throughout the weekend!

Visit matineeus.com for more info. 

Eileen Shapiro

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