Studio Bell After Hours Returns to Sleigh the Night Away with Drag Superstar Tynomi Banks, Joanna Magik, and DJ Pump on December 14

Early bird tickets on sale now until November 9

(Calgary, AB — October 9, 2024) Get ready to sleigh the night away at the holiday bash of the year, Studio Bell After Hours: Holiday Edition. National Music Centre’s nighttime series geared towards music fans 18+ will return right in time for the festive season on Saturday, December 14, from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. Early Bird tickets are on sale now at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

This yule-tide celebration will be anything but your typical night at Studio Bell. With lights dimmed, beats turned up, and a ho-ho-whole lot of holiday cheer, expect a night of tree-mendously good times.

Drag superstar, artist, and Canada’s Drag Race alum Tynomi Banks, known for her dazzling, full-production performances, will be bringing her iconic energy to the stage, alongside top-tier Alberta queen LILITH FAIR, for a show that’s guaranteed to make your spirits bright.

"I love Calgary (especially those cowboys), which is why I’m coming back in December to sleigh the house down boots,” said Tynomi Banks. “I’ll be bringing big diva moments as well as some fiery, sexy times performing numbers by artists that inspired my drag. Look out Calgary, I’m coming for you this holiday season."

With multiple dance floors and DJs serving up their best selections, partygoers should get their dancing shoes ready. House DJ and producer Joanna Magik and hip-hop titan DJ Pump will keep the dance floors alive, while keys player Chris Maric delivers a bevy of grooves in the chillout lounge.

"We’re so excited to bring Studio Bell After Hours back from hiatus, and what better way to celebrate than with a holiday edition full of festive fun,” said Stephanie Hutchinson, NMC’s Director of Programs. “This event has always been about connecting music lovers in a vibrant, after-dark atmosphere, and this year we’re pulling out all the stops. With incredible drag performances and DJs that will have you dancing all night long, it’s going to be a night to remember."

Guests can also expect:

Cirque de la Nuit performers
Interactive fun, games, and music experiments
Pop-up bars with seasonal-themed cocktails
Festive photo-ops
Dazzling décor across all five floors of Studio Bell
Christmas future dress code: Dress to impress and bring the sparkle – this is your time to shine, so don’t hold back on your most fabulous fits!

Make sure to grab your tickets now. With Early Bird pricing available until November 9, this is your chance to sleigh the season and celebrate with friends in style.

Early Bird tickets for Studio Bell After Hours are $35 until November 9. Regular pricing available November 10 onwards. Must be 18+ to attend. Visit at studiobell.ca/whats-on to purchase your tickets now. For office parties or squads of 10 or more friends, connect with our team at rentals@nmc.ca for corporate or group party packages.

About National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique
The National Music Centre (NMC) has a mission to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music. It is preserving and celebrating Canada’s music story inside its home at Studio Bell in the heart of the East Village in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 territory. NMC is the home to four Canadian music halls of fame, including the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Quebec’s ADISQ Hall of Fame. Featuring musical instruments, artifacts, recording equipment, and memorabilia, the NMC Collection spans over 450 years of music history and innovation. A registered charity with programs that include exhibitions, artist development, performance, and education, NMC is inspiring a new generation of music lovers. For more information about NMC’s onsite activities, please visit studiobell.ca. To check out the NMC experience online, including video-on-demand performances, made-in-Canada stories, and highly entertaining educational content, visit amplify.nmc.ca.

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National Music Centre
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