Musically, physically, and spiritually,
No Visa is a party without borders. First launched in 2019 by brothers Alec and Mike in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, No Visa is a genre-agnostic club night with an ethos built around transcending borders through music. Woven into the very fabric of this ethos is co-founder Alec’s experiences as an ‘undocumented’ immigrant, which ultimately led to his incarceration years ago where he spent nine months in a detention centre. Despite cultural differences between himself and his fellow detainees, Alec discovered first-hand how music could “transcend those differences and bring people together”, sewing the seed that would eventually grow to become No Visa.
The Conjure is a Durham-based DJ collective established in 2017, dedicated to centering the magic of Black Queerness on the dance floor. Spanning multiple genres, The Conjure curates vibrant, intentional spaces where community and liberation move to the rhythm of sound. Over the years, they’ve brought unforgettable energy to Durham’s nightlife with signature events like their iconic Pride parties, Party Y2K, disco nights, House of BLK, and most recently, Sweet Molasses—a featured event at the Biscuits and Banjos Festival.
