Tengu presents: Cormac's Residency with Tender

Tengu presents Cormac at Yamamori Tengu for three shows over the course of three months to host the tenth residency with Tender. For the first edition he invites Dublin queer party Tender with residents Bull Horris and Mercorn.

Cormac, the Irish born DJ and curator, is known for his contemporary take on HI-NRG, Italo, house, techno, and nu-wave, capturing the pulse of modern queer club culture. A longtime fixture at the world’s clubs, he commands dancefloors with an energy that has earned him a reputation as a reliable DJ of his generation. His taste displays deep historical awareness, bridging eras of queer club music while pushing its future forward. From Sónar to Bassiani to Glastonbury, Cormac has become a trusted presence on the global festival and club circuit.

In 2021 he launched Polari Records, a label dedicated to elevating LGBTQ+ artistry and championing queer creativity. Polari has become a trusted platform for both emerging innovators and established pioneers, reflecting Cormac’s broader work as a curator, community advocate, and custodian of queer club heritage. As a producer, he has released on labels including Ostgut Ton, Running Back, and his own Polari Records, along with mixes for BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix, Beats in Space, Resident Advisor, and DJ Mag.

January 2024 marked the launch of Queerly Beloved, Cormac’s podcast exploring how music shapes the lives of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies. He continues to expand his voice as a queer health advocate and cultural archivist.

Dublin collective Tender pushes boundaries while centering care, connection and release on the dancefloor. They hold DIY focused parties in various spaces across the city and are known for their long dancefloor affairs.

Led by resident DJs Bull Horris and Mercorn alongside head dance Andrew Shannon, expect heavy basslines, 90s Euro-house, and camp, sexy vocals.