Thank You Pete Tong Dj Academy for spotlighting my Dj set opening for SOSA, SAMMY VIRJI and MOCHAKK at Electric Island Festival 2025!
Cozmic Cat: DJ, Producer, and Cultural Connector
Cozmic Cat is a Canadian House and electronic music DJ and producer based in Toronto, celebrated for her dynamic, high-energy performances and boundary-crossing collaborations. As a Black, queer artist, she brings a distinctive perspective to the global music scene, blending electronic House with funk, disco, Latin, pop, soul, and Tech House, creating an inclusive, world-class sound that resonates across cultures and communities.
Her music and performances are fueled by a commitment to love, unity, and diversity, values that she actively embodies on local and international stages. From Ibiza to South Africa, Cozmic Cat has captivated audiences with her infectious energy and authentic stage presence. She was honored as one of ten worldwide finalists for the Pete Tong DJ Academy Future Talent Awards in 2023, with her winning mix judged by industry icons Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Nicole Moudaber, and Sama D’abdulha, and officially announced by Pete Tong at the IMS (Ibiza Music Summit). This recognition led to performances at Destino Pacha in Ibiza and coverage in DJ Mag (UK).
Her international performances include Paradiso Art Hotel, Wi-Ki-Woo Hotel, Ocean Beach (Defected/D4D4ance), ADE in Amsterdam, Electric Island Festival and Pride Festivals in Canada, and festivals across Ireland, France, South Africa, Australia, Fiji, and Puerto Rico. In Canada, she has shared stages with iconic artists such as ANNA, Claptone, Horse Meat Disco, The Shapeshifters, Ultra Naté, and Walker & Royce. Cozmic Cat has also headlined mixes on BBC Radio 1 Dance, highlighting her recognition within the global electronic music community.
Music Production and Collaborations
Cozmic Cat’s creative vision extends into music production, where she emphasizes collaboration across genres, styles, and cultures. She has released multiple albums, EPs, and singles, produced film scores, and created remixes that showcase her signature layered sound. Her two EPs on UK label HE.SHE.THEY—Make Love (2021) and Choices (2023) —have garnered international support from artists including Jamie Jones, Severino, Roger Sanchez, Carlo Lio, and Gina Breeze. Her track “That Life” was featured on Sara Story’s Future Dance Radio Show on BBC Radio 1 and included on the official PACHA Ibiza Spotify playlist. She has an exciting release with these global trailblazers coming up in Fall 2026.
Cozmic Cat’s discography has achieved significant streaming success. Make Love reached #13 on Amazon Music’s Global Top 100 Deep House Now Playlist, and “The Fixer” has accumulated over half a million streams, appearing on Spotify Editorial playlists such as Groove Theory and Techno State. Recent projects include a remix of DC artist BabyWeight’s “Expression” (DJ Mag UK, July 2025), a remix for up Nova Scotia based artist G.Roy, and a remix of the single MIAMI, mixed by Steve Mac, set for released in February 2026 with Irish label DaCosta Records.
Her music has also been licensed for documentary television on Revry TV, award-winning indie film The Breakup by Toronto director Jenna Harder, a mobile walking tour app, a TV pilot, and a Ballantine’s Whiskey advertising campaign which gained over 1.3M views, reflecting her ability to bridge artistic expression with broader cultural platforms.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Beyond her international career, Cozmic Cat is deeply committed to nurturing local and global dance music communities. As a Black, queer artist, she prioritizes representation and inclusivity in all aspects of her work, from mentoring emerging artists to supporting LGBTQ+ nightlife initiatives. As an example, she is a former mentor at SOY (Supporting our Youth) program at Sherborne Health Centre, and is co founder of Cherry Bomb, Toronto’s largest and longest running Queer Women’s event.
Her performances and projects serve as a platform for celebrating diversity, creating space, and amplifying the voices of racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ artists.
Her involvement in immersive DJ retreats, mentorship programs, and skill building Programs (Artist Entrepreneur program from Canadian Music Incubator and Artist Accelerator program from Women In Music) demonstrates her dedication to skill-sharing and knowledge exchange. By collaborating with artists across geographies and genres, she fosters cross-cultural creativity and contributes to a more inclusive music ecosystem.
Background and Origin Story
Born in Canada and raised in culturally diverse environments including Tanzania, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, and Vanuatu, Cozmic Cat’s upbringing exposed her to global rhythms and musical traditions. She studied Literature, Drama, and Theatre at McMaster University and Theatre Tech at Sheridan College, where she gained early experience with sound design, story telling and production. Her travels in Europe and the US, particularly in Philadelphia and New York City, immersed her in House, Jazz, Disco, Soul, Rare Groove, and Boogie, shaping her eclectic musical identity.
Her early work included managing street teams, promoting record labels, and organizing events with DJs, percussionists, and live musicians, experiences that cultivated her professional versatility and deep understanding of the music industry. These formative years laid the foundation for a career that seamlessly integrates performance, production, and cultural advocacy.
Legacy and Artistic Vision
Cozmic Cat’s mission is to share love, joy, and unity through music, creating inclusive spaces where diversity is celebrated and all audiences feel represented. As a Black, queer and gender nonconforming artist, she actively champions representation in the global House music scene, contributing to a legacy of cultural empowerment and community engagement. Her work in the Nightlife and Music Industry is the physical manifestation of her personal and professional values the values: fostering artistic excellence, amplifying racialized and LGBTQ+ voices, and enriching Dance Music’s cultural landscape with diverse perspectives.
Cozmic Cat continues to push artistic boundaries while remaining deeply connected to her roots and communities. Her performances, productions, and collaborations reflect a lifelong commitment to music as a tool for connection, empowerment, and celebration of identity.
Join The Movement!
Cozmic Cat represents the intersection of artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and social impact. Through her international career, innovative productions, and community engagement, she embodies the ethos of what she calls CozmicLove: supporting racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ artists whose work enriches local cultural ecosystems while inspiring global audiences. Her ongoing projects, mentorship initiatives, and performances continue to create a space for representation, inclusivity, and JOY.
“ In times of Global Peril, Music Unites us all, Love is Power,
and Joy is the Revolution” -Cozmic Cat
Resetting The Dancefloor Campaign
Cozmic Cat - “Bassline Sound” Official Video
OUTRAVE :Interview and Music
Cozmic Cat & Jay Light “5432” Official Video
