As this new residency blossoms this Spring, 1978 celebrates the genesis & evolution of dance and DJ culture!

This is a sonic adventure for music lovers with an urge to dance… from disco, rare grooves, funk, hip-hop, soul, house music & beyond!

May 18th we go deeper as 1978 Founder & Resident Selectress Iriela, New York based international DJ and producer bangs the party alongside special guest, Brooklyn bred multi instrumentalist, vocalist, song writer and producer Jovonn! Join us as we welcome this legendary force in house music since the 1990’s, turning out gems under labels Body n Deep, Next Moov Recordings and more.

1978 honors dance as an expressive and unifying art form for an unforgettable New York City celebration! The vibes continue for this residency on the 1978 dancefloor, at 9pm, with early arrival recommended Ace Hotel New York (29th and Broadway)!

Enjoy our 1978 Signature Cocktail, “I Feel Love” happy hour, all night long (!) as the flavors of mezcal & honey dance on your taste buds!!!

See you there!

About

1978 Events was born out of Selectress Iriela’s record collection orbiting this magical year, sure enough on the back of her “Special Selections,” in small print would be the year: 1978 – no matter the genre. This epicenter of timeless sound reverberates to present day music, sparking 1978 to launch in 2014 in Brooklyn featuring guests ranging from Sal P (Liquid Liquid) to Natasha Diggs and BreakBeat Lou: we welcome you to 1978 – that sweet spot where timeless music and club culture intersect on the dancefloor!

Jovonn, Brooklyn born, Queens livin’ and globally respected originator of his signature soul-filled keys-laden house music flavor is a timeless music beacon! Jovonn has been active in the music scene for well over 30 years. He is a keyboard player, a song writer, vocalist and producer dating back to his first label Goldtone. Jovonn exploded onto the house scene in 1991 with his second release, “Turn and Runaway” on Warner Bros. Records, which reached number 10 on Billboard and catapulted Jovonn to the world stage.

Selectress Iriela (IRIE-LA), 1978 Resident & Curator is back from her 6 country/15 date Healing World Tour captivating audiences from Berlin to Bangkok powered by #SecondWorldMovement. Iriela is an artist who has rocked thousands since ’96 when she began her musical journey as one of the first females in the game. Her creativity is energized by the “riddim” masterminding original concepts inspired by her time at IRIE FM Jamaica / WERS FM Boston and the free spirited experimental Toneburst Collective, she came of age in the era of LIVE AID. Realizing the power art can have, Iriela went on to create Culture Fest International, house anthem “No Sleep (Till NYC)” with Sheyi Olagunju (Nigeria/London) & international events series Sunset Boogie & Global Groove and Second World Sessions. With Iriela, there’s always deep purpose. As an industry leader, Iriela’s productions & sets prove why she is one of the most sought after DJs today. She plays with legends from Louie Vega to Rick Wilhite & wherever she goes she transcends genres from house music, techno, to funk and soul – she’s not just a DJ, she’s a movement!

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