NYE 2026 with SABAI, Johnny Chay, NIKADEMIS

NYE 2026 in Toronto just got way more exciting because SABAI, Johnny Chay and NIKADEMIS will be joining us under the stars at Queen Elizabeth Theatre as we ring in 2026.

SABAI
Emerging as one of the most exciting breakout artists in electronic music, SABAI blends melodic bass, future house, and pop to craft a sound that’s both emotionally resonant and melodically captivating. SABAI has built a global fanbase drawn to his cinematic, soul-driven production. Tracks like Million Days, North Star, Daydream, and F*ck It, I’m Alright have become fan anthems offering vulnerable storytelling and cathartic energy that resonate deeply on and off the dancefloor. His name, SABAI, meaning “comfortable” in Thai, reflects the emotional release and sense of connection that define his music.

From headlining sold-out shows at iconic venues like Academy LA, Midway SF, and Webster Hall NYC, to delivering standout performances at EDC Las Vegas, Vision and Color (China), and Together Festival (Thailand), SABAI has made his mark as a powerful live performer on the global stage. In 2024, he debuted a full live band experience, combining his DJ set with live electric guitar, immersive visuals, and high-value stage production culminating in a headline show at the Hollywood Palladium, followed by a landmark IKIGAI Live performance at Terminal 5 in New York City in 2025.

SABAI’s music has connected across genres through collaborations with vocalists like Elephante, HALIENE, Olivia Ridgely, Linney, and Casey Cook, building a diverse catalog that ranges from dancefloor anthems to introspective ballads. In 2024, he launched his debut album North Star under his own imprint, IKIGAI, expanding his artistic vision and laying the foundation for a growing brand of emotionally charged electronic music. In the following year, he released his Fck It, I’m Alright* EP. With new releases, visual experiences, and live formats slated for the upcoming year, SABAI continues to evolve as a boundary-pushing artist redefining the emotional core of electronic music.

NIKADEMIS
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Nick Liuzzi aka “Nikademis,” captivates crowds with his dark, mysterious soundscapes and contrastingly empowering melodies and vocals. Born & raised on Long Island, the 27-year-old electronic music producer quickly made a name for himself in the bass music scene with fan favorites like “I Don’t Wanna Know” with Friendzone and Candace Sosa, “Talking to Ghosts” with We are Fury and SOUNDR, and his official remix of “U & Me” off of ILLENIUM’s grammy nominated album Fallen Embers.

The atmosphere he creates with his music landed him support from renowned artists like ILLENIUM, Dabin, Big Gigantic, and others, as well as features on Spotify’s Bass Lounge, Sad Beats, Bass Arcade, Dubstep Don playlists and others. His recent collaboration with bass music mega-duo SLANDER and industry-renowned singer/songwriter Poo Bear titled “If Tomorrow Never Happens” has amassed millions of plays across streaming platforms. After touring with William Black, Blanke, yetep and others in 2024, Nikademis is made his headline debut across cities all over the US this past year, and is ready to take his message far and wide in 2026.

The story of Nikademis tells a message of resilience and hope that can be harnessed within all of us, by choosing to tame and embrace our past wounds, rather than dwell on them, after Nick bounced back from a series of serious and unfortunate health issues in his childhood. He shares that the this power is within all of us, and represents it with the panther figure across his visuals and artwork.