"The truth is, we're not able to continue this event on a financial level and in some ways, a mental level. Sadly and in a celebratory way, it's time to let this wild horse free, this month on our 19yr anniversary, will more than likely be our last dance with y'all!"
"He clarified that Blow Pony's monthly schedule is ending due to new economic norms, such as rising airfare and hospitality costs for touring entertainers, as well as 'room fees' which venues are increasingly charging event producers in lieu of splitting ticketing proceeds."
"I'm exhausted with how we as queer people... treat each other, more than anything. But I'm not exhausted by the eve"
Blow Pony, a long-running LGBTQ+ electronic dance party founded by Airick X, is concluding its monthly operations after 19 years, with the final event scheduled for March 28. The retirement stems from financial pressures including rising airfare, hospitality costs for touring entertainers, and increasing venue room fees charged to event producers. Additionally, X cites mental exhaustion from being a public figure subject to cancel culture and social media controversies, including false accusations and peer criticism. While the monthly schedule is ending, X indicates the party may occasionally return as pop-up events. X expresses frustration with how the queer community treats one another online.
Read at Portland Mercury
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