About THE HOSTS

With a 30+ year career spanning radio, nightlife, and electronic music, JC Simon has spent decades connecting people through entertainment. From being an FM radio air personality, satellite radio mixshow DJ, to owning and operating an iconic 2SLGBTQ+ venue in Ohio, his passion has always been the same: creating spaces where music, community, and unforgettable experiences come together.

Today, as the Ottawa resident DJ and co-founding producer of HOTT STUFF, JC Simon has helped build one of the capital's fastest-growing electronic dance events. His signature sound blends progressive house, melodic house, vocal house, and tech house into energetic, emotionally driven sets that keep dance floors moving from start to finish. Known for reading the room and taking audiences on a musical journey, every performance is designed to create connection as much as celebration.

Drawing on years of experience both behind the microphone and behind the scenes, JC Simon has become a familiar and respected figure in Ottawa's 2SLGBTQ+ community for close to 20 years. Alongside Montréal's Diskommander, he continues to grow HOTT STUFF into more than just a party - it's an inclusive space where great music, positive energy, and a welcoming community come together on every dance floor.

Whether behind the decks or producing unique experiences like HOTT DECK, Ottawa's first floating Pride EDM dance party, JC Simon remains committed to bringing people together through exceptional music and unforgettable events.

A respected fixture in Montréal's electronic music and 2SLGBTQ+ nightlife, Diskommander has built a reputation for delivering high-energy sets that keep dance floors moving from the opening track to the final encore. Known for his explosive stage presence and ability to read a crowd, he has become one of Québec's most sought-after DJs for Pride celebrations, circuit events, and major 2SLGBTQ+ productions.

Rather than limiting himself to a single genre, Diskommander is celebrated for crafting musical journeys that blend progressive house, melodic house, vocal anthems, tech house, and driving club classics, adapting each performance to the audience and the energy of the moment. His versatility and deep connection with the dance floor have earned him appearances at major events, including Montréal Pride's Mega T-Dance, KODE, Aurora Festival Ottawa, PITTBULL events and numerous high-profile events throughout Montréal and Toronto.

As the Montréal resident DJ and co-founding producer of HOTT STUFF, Diskommander has helped shape one of Ottawa's fastest-growing EDM events, creating an inclusive space where exceptional music, community, and unforgettable dance floor moments come together. Whether performing for an intimate club crowd or hundreds of dancers at a Pride festival, his mission remains the same: deliver unforgettable music, elevate the energy, and leave every dance floor wanting more.