What can I say? I’m floored.
On July 3, 2025, we hosted the 3rd annual Independence Day Charity Fundraiser Livestream—and it was everything I hoped it would be. Fourteen DJs. Twelve hours. $1,030 raised for Children International.
We beat our $1,000 fundraising goal. We built something that felt bigger than just a stream. And for the first time ever, we held the event at a real venue: The Gem in Idaho Falls.
I’m still buzzing. Here’s how it all went down.
Venue, Vibes & Community
This was the first year we didn’t host it in my parents’ backyard. They’ve been incredibly supportive, but it was time to level up. Brian Swasina offered The Gem as a venue, and that offer changed everything.
Thanks to The Gem—and to our sponsors DeLUXE TONE and Atlantic Progression—we had a legit setup, a place to stream all day, and funding to pay our performers for their time and travel.
The event was private, streamed live on Mixcloud and Twitch, but artists were welcome to bring family, friends, and kids. It was a community hangout in every sense, with DJs traveling in from Boise, Pocatello, Twin Falls, and all across Idaho to participate.
The Lineup
Each DJ had a 50-minute slot (except me—I took a little extra 😅 – I needed to make announcements). The first half of the day leaned into house and techno, aligned with our UK audience tuning in early. The second half went full throttle into bass, dubstep, and chaos.
Here’s the rundown:
- 10:00 AM – Almost Heathen – Beautiful, vibey opener with live sax and a wave of supportive viewers. Perfect way to kick off the day.
- 10:50 – Code-R3d – A bass DJ showing off his house chops. Delivered a fantastic, groovy set and brought his daughter to spin flow toys.
- 11:40 – Ravage the Trove – One of Idaho Falls’ own. Solid house set and great energy as always.
- 12:30 – DJ Tabby West – Came in from Boise with her kids and absolutely lit up the stream. Huge viewer turnout, great personality.
- 1:20 – Sensei the Beast – A Twin Falls legend. He always delivers, and this was no exception.
- 2:10 – Niño Lebon – Puerto Rican roots, Latin and deep house grooves. He’s becoming a staple in my lineup for a reason.
- 3:00 – The Idahoan – 1hr 10min set. Played new tracks including the Michael Vuitton remix of “Six Feet and Counting.” Slurred a few words mid-set (thanks tequila), but we hit $800 mid-show and knew we’d make the goal.
- 4:10 – Zenny – Explosive set. Massive energy. His return to the decks was everything I hoped for.
- 5:00 – Paxxwavez – A Boise favorite. Hard-hitting dubstep set, total stage presence, and always friendly.
- 5:50 – Tryvmph – Brought original hellstep chaos from Pocatello. An absolute beast and local scene builder.
- 6:40 – KNNY – One of my day-ones. Donated his $14,000 club setup. Been with this event since it was just a backyard dream.
- 7:30 – Soundwave Samurai – Bass wizard from Pocatello. His set was pure fire. And his wife blew bubbles from the balcony.
- 8:20 – Booty Breakerz (Pablo + Toddo) – Their debut as a duo. Highest live viewership of the entire day. These two brought it.
- 9:10 – Hailz To The Yes – Our closer. Expertly wrapped up the event with heavy bass, fire transitions, and her signature slay energy.
Almost Heathen
Code-R3d
Ravage The Trove
DJ Tabby West
Sensei The Beast
Niño Lebon
The Idahoan
Zenny
Paxxwavez
Tryvmph
KNNY
Soundwave Samurai
Booty Breakerz
Hailz To The Yes
Final Thoughts
I want to thank:
- Every DJ who played like it was a packed club—even though it was a livestream.
- The sponsors: DeLUXE TONE, The Gem, and Atlantic Progression for believing in this and backing it.
- Everyone who donated—especially those who pushed us past our $1,000 goal.
- Everyone who showed up, helped clean up, supported from the sidelines, or cheered in the comments.
This wasn’t just a livestream. It was a community event, born from the love of music and the power of giving back.
We’ll be back next year.
Bigger. Better. Louder.
Thank you all. ❤️
– The Idahoan