Circuit: Panelists

Panelist – Chord

Based in the Nation’s Capital, DJ Chord is an award-winning artist known for electrifying dance floors worldwide. With a signature high-energy fusion of house, electro, dance, and funk, Chord’s sound transcends boundaries and brings people together. From the hottest clubs in D.C. and New York to global stages, Chord’s immersive sets are a masterclass in feel-good vibes. His seamless blend of uplifting vocals, exotic rhythms, and non-stop energy creates unforgettable moments, whether he’s spinning for thousands at a packed festival or curating grooves for a chic, intimate gathering. With accolades piling up and crowds always asking for more, DJ Chord is more than a DJ—he’s an experience.

Panelist – Jake Maxwell

Jake Maxwell began their DJ Career in 2018 in the nightclubs of the Washington D.C area. Known for their energetic style, mixed with undertones of disco, house, and tribal Jake has always strived to create an atmosphere unlike any other. While they may be most known for circuit music they have a long history of also playing house, tech house, nu-disco and more.

Panelist – Tezrah

As an award-winning DJ, Tezrah reigns in her eleventh year of DJing in the Washington DC area, specializing in Top 40, electronic dance music, Hip Hop, and other genres. She is hailed as one of DC’s and the LGBTQ community’s brightest stars. Her sound is eclectic, combining the newest music seamlessly with older classic songs. Winner of the DJ Battle for Her HRC for 2014 and 2015, headliner at the 9:30 Club, headliner for a 5,000+ crowd at Hampton Roads Pride 2016, 2019, and 2022, voted Best DJ by the Washington Blade in 2017 and 2018, debuted at Echostage in 2018, DJ of Half-Time shows for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics in 2019, DJ for the President of the United States at the Respect for Marriage Act Signing in 2022, recipient of WeddingWire’s Couples Choice Awards in 2023, recipient of the Washingtonian Weddings Best Vendor for 2023 & 2024, and a resident DJ at the French Ambassador’s Residence among other venues in DC, she has garnered a stalwart following from all over the region.