2nd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards at The Studio At The Factory

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Location: The Studio at The Factory – Deep Ellum
Time: Doors at 6 PM | Show at 6:30 PM
Host: Dezman Lehman – Musician & Founder of the Dallas Entertainment Awards
Tickets: Free

Get Ready to Celebrate Dallas’ Best!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards as we honor the best & brightest entertainers in the city! With over 70 award categories & electrifying live performances, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

Live Performances by:

• Loren Kole – "Ashes"
• Porsha Jay – "Gin & Tonic"
• Devy Stonez – "Tuff"
• Kameron Ross – "I Can’t Forget Him"
• Rosegarden Funeral Party – "Doorway Ghost"
• Sam Cormier – "dirtyu"
• We Them Grays & Cure For Paranoia – medley "Love Again" & "Magik"
• Alex O’Aiza – "YNMA"
• May May Graves & Buck Wylde – duet performance
• Dezi 5 – "Missing Myself" w/ visual tribute
• Larry Gee – "Got to Have It"

Event Schedule:

• Doors 6PM – Kick off with Sounds by DJ Brandon Blue
• Ceremony Begins at 6:30PM – Awards begin with performances & presentations
• Intermission – Refreshments & mingling with music by DJ Brandon Blue
• Ceremony II – More awards & performances until 10 PM
• Official After Party at Charlie’s Star Lounge immediately following ceremony Featuring DJ Dezi 5, Brandon Blue, Natural Hiiigh & Wonderosso

Ceremony Presenters:

• Dezman Lehman – Artist & Founder, Dallas Entertainment Awards
• Martine Elyse Phillipe – Director, Office of Arts & Culture
• Stephanie Keller Hudiburg – Executive Director, Deep Ellum Foundation
• Bryan Tony – President, 24 Hour Dallas
• Eva Raggio – Arts & Culture Editor, Dallas Observer
• Jeff Liles – Owner, The Kessler
• Gavin Malloy – Talent Buyer, At the Helm
• Kristina K. Hart – President, Dallas Music Office
• Jonathan McNery – Manager, Dallas Music Office & Committee Member
• Kate Siamro – Owner, Lady Love
• Jermey Elliot – Owner, Double D’s
• Victor Rimach – Talent Buyer & Head of Chasquis Group
• Barbie Davenport Davenport Dupree – Drag Queen
• Raquel Blake – Drag Queen
• Eddie Grant – Nighttime Economy Manager, City of Dallas
• Moses Habtezghi – Talent Buyer
• Jacob Aguilar – Talent Buyer, Revelers Hall
• Donavan Payne – Musician

Don’t Miss Out on Dallas’ Biggest Night in Entertainment!
Grab your bring your energy & get ready to celebrate the artists, performers & visionaries shaping the culture of Dallas.

Dress Code: Cowboy Glam
Think Cowboy Carter vibes—bold, edgy & unapologetically fabulous.

• ✨ Sparkle & Shine – Rhinestones, sequins & shimmering fabrics
• 🤠 Western Glam – Cowboy boots, hats, fringe, denim & bold accessories
• 💎 Mix denim & diamonds. Boots & ballgowns. And big Texas hair!

Vote for Your Favorites!
Visit dallasentertainmentawards.com to cast your vote.
Voting open January 7–21. Winners announced at the ceremony!

Follow @dallasentertainmentawards on IG for updates & sneak peeks!

See you there!