100 Women We Love 2016

Here’s to this year's class of the women who inspire us, give us hope, make us laugh and make us want to get up and dance. 

AMBER VALENTINE

Since starting out in 2006, DJ Amber Valentine has been all the rage. Based in Brooklyn, she plays everywhere—from gritty dive bars to glamorous nightspots. “I’m committed to creating and maintaining spaces for my queer/trans sisters and brothers to be able to let loose and experience togetherness on the dance floor,” she says. “It’s not curing cancer… but I believe it is valuable. And I believe that we are valuable.” Her weekly queer party, MISSTER at The Woods in Williamsburg, draws beautiful women from all five boroughs. She’s also a regular DJ for the legendary Susanne Bartsch and plays at On Top, a Tuesday party at Le Bain, the Standard Hotel’s rooftop discotheque. Valentine was featured at the 2013 GLAAD Awards, hosted by Madonna and Anderson Cooper. She’s also opened for Boy George, M.I.A. and The Knife. She hosts two recurring events with JD Samson that are popular among LGBTQ party people: Scissor Sunday, an afternoon tea dance at Henrietta Hudson (now in its fourth year); and Pat, a monthly party at Union Pool that attracts “a super fun and positive mixed crowd.” And it goes without saying, you’ll experience good vibes and world class DJ talent. “It’s about the music!” Jam with Valentine right now; check out her mixes on SoundCloud. —GO Editors


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