Jon, known to many as DJ Goldstar, has been DJing and working as a production technician for around 6 years.  He got into the business because he enjoys pleasing crowds and making a mark on gay culture, and he says he picked up his skills from some of Calgary’s best.  Off the top of his head, he lists DJing at venues like Commonwealth, Sapien, 302, the ARGRA rodeo dance, various venues in Edmonton and Saskatoon, and even the 5 Star Club down in Reno.

He has been involved in many major projects in the Alberta LGBT community.  For the past 3 years he has teamed up with PURE Pride and Les Girls to put on their popular dances.  This is his second year teaming up with Calgary Pride to put on the main stage show.  Previously he flew his work under the banner of Strobelight Productions, but for the past two and a half years has run as YYC Badboys which specializes in custom gay events that break down the doors of many straight venues in Calgary.  He also started up the Beers for Queers event every Tuesday at the Pint, which as of September 2nd is moving to the more upscale Roosevelt on 17th Avenue and 9th Street Southwest.

Jon is 32 years old and a born and raised Calgarian, having grown up on a farm just outside of town.  He is in a relationship, and in his spare time enjoys ATV mountain biking.