Paul Louis Lessard
"I'm outspoken and outlandish. I'm out there. I'm a proud queer individual, and I embrace all of those aspects in my frenetic three and half minute number"

Boy Jr.
"I try to make the recording space a playground."

Paul Jason Klein
"I remember walking into those rooms and we were just scooping up new fans everywhere."

Chelsea Austin
"The second you block out the noise and ask yourself who you want to be things change."

James Earl
"Sprung is written like a drama but plays like a comedy."

Mia Isaac
"Everyone used in the movie was locally from New Zealand or Australia, except for John, Mia and our crew."

Zach Noe Towers
"I don’t shy away from adult content, so my act is about sex and dating."

Ben Bakson
"I have never been, nor played in Chicago. All my DJ colleagues love to play at Hydrate."

Andre Ward
"Yes, I'm living my dream...., girl"

Johnny Orlando
"I want my music to live on beyond me."

Miki Ratsula
"Straight people silencing queer trans people is why queer people can’t live their lives to the fullest."

Addison Grace
"Now that I am a comfortable guy and know who I am, I can come out to the crowd every night in concert."

Pabllo Vittar
"Drag is for everybody!"

Hennessy Winkler
""You know Annie used to be a dream role of mine. Then I transitioned so now I get to play her boyfriend!""

Em Hadick
"My mom really loved movie musicals, they were always on and I would sing along and I would dance along"

Penn Jillette
"We have worked very hard on Fool Us to be more inclusive and to break down the gender roles."

DJ Ed Wood
"My biggest inspiration has been DJ Nina Flowers. We are both from Puerto Rico."

Richard Blais
"Don’t sleep on Big Sexy Hair Spray and another product I use a lot is called Suavecito."

DJ Tommy Love
"Chicago was always on the top of my list to visit. I am really looking forward to this weekend."

DJ Marti Frieson
"Market Days will be my debut and my first time attending. I’m extremely grateful to be a part of the Hydrate team and their amazing lineup."

DJ Alex Lo
"Hydrate has been my house since 5 years ago, the vibe is unique."

Cunio
"The show is happening above you, on top of you, next to you, behind you, below you and it never stops."

DJ Joe Gauthreaux
"I am so excited to finally play at one of my favorite clubs in the world."

Nathan Streifel
"I am very excited to share this unique and amazing gift, and hopefully spread a ton of positive energy around the world!"