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5 Aug 2025
Life & Culture

Chaos & Community: Inside TRAUM’s Pride Weekend

Antwerp’s Pride Weekend is about to explode, and to get you excited for four days of pure celebration, we caught up with the seven faces behind the three-day party takeover at TRAUM Club. This venue is not just about diversity; it lives it. So, who are these game-changers, and why are they promoting queer-friendly parties in the city? You’re about to find out.

Forget the resume and the elevator pitch. Who are you, really?

Girls @ Work: We are Dana Montana en Babu, the founders of “Girls @ Work” – a multidisciplinary establishment that fuses dj’ing, performance, fashion, all kinds of clownery, and of course, our party! The idea for the concept has been in the air for a while now, but Antwerp Pride served as a lovely occasion to finally launch our adventure.

The name ‘Girls @ Work’ feels like a definitive statement. What’s the story behind how you landed on that concept?

Girls @ Work: Well, the “Girls” are us, and we are “@ Work”! For quite a while now, we have been fascinated with the idea of a corporate fantasy, dressing up in business attire on different occasions. So while looking for a concept name, this made perfect sense. Now we actually have our “company” – we mean business, but with a playful approach in everything we do. As a multidisciplinary concept, we have different “departments,” you may say.

And what about everyone else? Tell us about the whos and whys of your concepts.

Get Wet: We are Vlad Solovov and Stanislav Tweeman, and we’re launching a brand-new concept called Get Wet — a bold, sweaty, feel-good Sunday daytime party to close Antwerp Pride weekend with a splash.

Oh Honey: I’m Rob, and I’m the founder of Oh Honey — a bold, sweaty, and unapologetically queer techno rave that’s all about freedom, connection, and celebrating our bodies on the dance floor. Oh Honey has been going strong for three years now, and it has become known for its diverse crowd and inclusive lineups. Every night is carefully curated — and for Pride, we’re throwing down at TRAUM together with the female-driven queer party Radar.

We are exactly everything a circuit party isn’t — no body standards, no VIP lists, no commercial bullshit: just pure queer energy, sweaty connection, and real freedom. And yes, absolutely no cameras allowed on the dance floor.

Radar: I am Mariona, one of the co-founders of RADAR, alongside my friends Jorgina, Stella, and Nare. RADAR is about curation and is built slowly with care. the music, the people, the atmosphere, and the space that surrounds us. We care about who’s behind the decks and who’s in front of them. It’s intimate, intentional, and always a little chaotic, but in the best way.

So, Rob and Mariona, you are teaming up for a huge Saturday night? That’s a powerful duo. What’s the story of how you two first connected?

Radar: We’ve been friends for a long time — chosen family, really. Both RADAR and Oh Honey started the same way: out of a need for something that didn’t exist yet. Rob was actually the first person to ever book me as a DJ. Since then, I’ve helped with artworks, bookings, and just sharing ideas that make sense for Oh Honey. It always felt collaborative.

Oh Honey: Both Oh Honey and Radar started as intimate home gatherings — the kind of parties where people showed up barefoot, music-loving, and free. We grew from organic, community-driven nights, shaped by DJs and dancers who shared a like-minded taste and energy.

What led you all to become promoters in the queer party scene?

Girls @ Work: Last winter, there was a moment when we were looking for an occasion to go out and realised that for nearly 1,5 months there wasn’t any party that was organised either for or by our crowd. That was sad. We really missed opportunities to get together, to dress up, to have fun, so organising something became a necessity!

Oh Honey: Because queer spaces don’t just appear — we have to create them. I know what it’s like to feel out of place, and I wanted to help build spaces where people can show up exactly as they are. Oh Honey is that space. We’re here for everyone — every body, every gender, every vibe. We’re not curated for the male gaze. We’re not polished. We’re real.

Get Wet: Both of us have been shaping queer nightlife in different ways, but with Get Wet, we wanted to do something fresh, playful, nostalgic, and joyful. We miss daytime queer events that didn’t take themselves too seriously but still delivered great music and energy. Antwerp deserves that again, especially on Sundays.

Radar: It all started because we couldn’t find the spaces we wanted to be in. Our lesbian gang would hang out, laughing and dreaming up the ideal party—the kind we’d actually want to go to. There were parties out there, sure, but none where we truly felt at home. So we decided to make it happen ourselves. At first, it was just for friends and friends of friends, right in our garden. And it worked. We proved that if you create a nice space, people will show up. The energy was electric and a little chaotic, but it was real—it came from us wanting a space we couldn’t find anywhere else. Now, we’re ready to bring that same atmosphere to the club.

What kind of energy are you trying to create for your night this weekend?

Oh Honey: Think industrial warehouse meets queer euphoria. It’s dark, sexy, inclusive, and a bit chaotic in the best way. The venue already gives that raw, industrial vibe. The line-up in both rooms complements this atmosphere perfectly. You’ll feel the bass in your chest, bodies pressed close, friends screaming when their favorite drop hits — but there’s also softness in the toilets, calm in the smoking area, and little “you okay?” glances from strangers. It’s a rave — but it’s also a community. A chosen family in sweat and leather.

Radar: Think summer, think garden, think tinto de verano and margaritas. Think of friends, and think of dancing all night long to good music. That’s the energy we’re channeling — warm, loose, a little dreamy, but with rhythm at the center. TRAUM gives us the perfect backdrop — raw and open, dark but not cold. And the balcony, where we host RADAR, feels like a secret little world of its own. It’s small, intimate, lined with windows that overlook the club — like watching the night unfold from above, while still being completely inside it.

Girls @ Work: We will bring an atmosphere of empowerment and unapologetic joy!

Get Wet: Think, Ibiza fantasy meets your favorite summer holiday memory. It’s sweaty, soft, flirtatious — and just the right amount of silly. A space to feel free, fabulous, and maybe a little sun-kissed (even if it’s indoors).

A little birdie told me that Get Wet and Girls @ Work are adding some extras to their nights. Beyond the main show, what surprises should people be on the lookout for?

Get Wet: We’re bringing the beach indoors. From inflatables to tropical plants, we want people to feel like they just stumbled into a queer vacation fantasy. Our DJ booth is built as an island, surrounded by dancers and friends. You’re not just watching the party — you’re part of it

Girls @ Work: Performance, tomfoolery.

We’ve talked about the vibe, but let’s get into the actual music. What sounds can people expect this weekend?

Girls @ Work: In the best traditions of Pride, the key words are fierce & sexy! We want people to celebrate themselves and each other, feel their oats on the dancefloor. The lineup also consists entirely of FLINTA* artists, which we are also very proud of.
(FLINTA* stands for: female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender people)

Oh Honey: We serve techno, house, and everything in between — depending on the room and the DJ. Expect high energy, unexpected turns, and absolutely no genre snobbery.

Get Wet: Expect a blend of classic and new-school progressive house, trance, a splash of sexy house, and even some ballroom influences if the moment calls for it. Euphoric, emotional, but still very much about dancing.

Radar: House music and everything in between, all shades, all flavors, all moods. Radar is lezzie, is sexy, chaotic, and it’s messy. And always unexpected.

The music fades, the night ends, and people head out the door. What feeling or message do you want to leave ringing in their minds at that moment?

Girls @ Work: Love is the message! In these times of unrest, we want our party to linger as a warm memory of togetherness, freedom of self-expression, and fun times with friends.

Oh Honey: I want people to walk out thinking: “I was free. I was safe. I was alive.” That’s what this is about. Not just partying — but remembering that our joy is political, our presence is powerful, and our dancing is resistance. I also want people to be inspired by the music. To realize that queer artists are fresh, fearless, and trendsetting. I want them to relive the old days of clubbing — when you connected with yourself and the crowd, not your phone. That kind of magic still exists. And we’re bringing it back.

Get Wet: “Take me back.” That’s the vibe. We want people to leave with glowing skin, a warm heart, and no regrets — no hangover Mondays either, since the party wraps by 1AM. You’ll still be sweaty, but you’ll sleep like a baby.

Radar: The feeling of belonging and the memory of a good night, because at the end, what remains are the memories and the experiences we live.

Thank you all for these great insights into what’s happening this PRIDE weekend at TRAUM. We’re definitely in the mood to get things moving!

Go to TRAUM’s website for more info and tickets or click the links below.

08.08.2025
Girls @ Work

09.08.2025
Oh Honey x Radar

10.08.2025
Get Wet

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