From Sydney to São Paulo, DJ Dan Slater has been turning dance floors into euphoric playgrounds for over a decade! Now based in Dallas, Texas, this globe-trotting producer and party curator has headlined some of the world's most iconic LGBTQIA+ festivals and clubs, and he's just getting started. As the mastermind behind the upcoming RAYDIA Festival at The Domain in Sydney, Dan knows a thing or two about crafting unforgettable experiences. So, who better to take us on a tour of the top five international LGBTQIA parties that have left a lasting impression? Check out his picks below!

Want to catch Dan live? He will be play RAYDIA Festival on Sat 15 Nov. Grab your tickets below!

Words by Dan Slater:

I'm Dan Slater and I'm a DJ & Producer from Sydney, Australia based in Dallas Texas. I was the curator of the Domain Dance Party for Sydney WorldPride and now I'm the curator of RAYDIA Festival happening at The Domain, Sydney in November. As we countdown the days until this EPIC event here in my top 5 international LGBTQIA+ music festivals & clubs!

White Party - Bangkok

My absolute favourite NYE festival is White Party Bangkok. It's the world's largest gay New Year's dance festival with over 40,000 partygoers from 120+ countries. I've been fortunate enough to DJ there three times and every year it gets more and more INSANE. The level of production is like nothing I've seen before. They've had headline DJs like NERVO, Fedde Le Grand, Kryder, and Freemasons. The energy is incredible, you won't be disappointed.

Domain Dance Party - Sydney WorldPride

I might be a little biased, but the Domain Dance Party for Sydney World Pride was truly spectacular! The location, the vibe and the diversity of the crowd made it so memorable. Our DJs and headlining performer, Kelly Rowland, created such a memorable experience. If you loved the Domain Dance Party, you're definitely going to love RAYDIA Festival.

Circuit Festival - Barcelona

I first went to Circuit Festival as an attendee in 2010... MIND BLOWN! The WATERPARK party is on my annual must do events. I now DJ for Circuit Festival Barcelona every year. Barcelona has so much to offer too, great beaches, amazing food and architecture and some of the sexiest men. It's not just for the men, they also have GIRLIE Circuit too for our lesbian community.

Market Days - Chicago

Quoted from the Netflix series Glamorous... "Chicago, I love Chicago. Have you ever been to Market Days?". YES, INDEED I HAVE! If you haven't been "Do not pass go and do not collect $200", just book your next August adventure here. There is so much happening in the "Windy City". This four-day festival is like nothing in the US. There is a massive street festival with performers and DJs on four different stages throughout the day. Then in the evening the clubs and bars are packed. My favourite is Hydrate Nightclub. I've DJed at the street festival and at the club too. This venue, which is probably one of my favourites to DJ in around the U.S. is one you should definitely check out because Market Days promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend of music, entertainment, and celebration.

TEMPO - Sao Paulo

5,000 Brazilian partygoers at one of the biggest clubs in the southern hemisphere every Saturday night. This is HEAVEN! The high energy music and crowd is AMAZING. In addition, the dancers and performers serve fierceness from start to finish.