What occurs if you combine massive voices, even larger personalities, and a mission to middle plus-size pleasure? You get Curvy Karaoke; the daring, unapologetic karaoke expertise constructed by and for the curvy group. And this October 18th, they’re bringing their magic to the TCFStyle Brunch Model Mic Lounge, the place visitors can seize the mic, slay their favourite songs, and bask within the highlight they so deserve.
We’re past excited to welcome Andrea “Cherri” Dorsey and Shantel Hansbrough, the dynamic duo behind Curvy Karaoke, as official sponsors for this yr’s brunch. Belief us, in case you thought brunch was simply mimosas and selfies, suppose once more. The Model Mic Lounge is about to be a full-on second.
However earlier than we hit play on the get together, let’s rewind and get to know the founders behind the sound.
The place the Music Meets the Motion
Simply shy of a yr in the past, Shantel and Cherri turned a spontaneous venue go to right into a cultural second. Whereas celebrating Cherri Cheeks’ characteristic on a Latina TV community, the pair stumbled upon a speakeasy-style lounge in Silver Lake. The vibe? Immaculate. The hospitality? Prompt alignment. And guess what? The venue already had a karaoke setup.
“As I scanned the house, I assumed, ‘We may undoubtedly host karaoke right here,’” Shantel recollects. Cherri threw out the title Curvy Karaoke on the spot, and the model was born; like a superbly pitched excessive word ready to occur.
They hosted their first occasion on October eighth, and the response was electrical. What began as one night time of music rapidly turned a month-to-month motion. 9 reveals later, Curvy Karaoke is not only an occasion, it’s a group celebration of curvy tradition, expertise, and pleasure.
From BBQs to Enterprise Companions
Cherri and Shantel’s origin story seems like destiny. They met at a household barbecue the place Shantel was internet hosting a pop-up for her health line, SWEATNOWDRIPLATER. Cherri, the style maven behind Cherri Cheeks Swim Apparel (a vendor on the TCFStyle Brunch), instantly noticed potential and principally scouted Shantel on the spot.
Their artistic chemistry clicked quick. Photoshoots changed into trend reveals, and friendship changed into full-on enterprise partnership. Shantel launched her occasion curation firm, Babe Productions, and Cherri was her first name. From mannequin workshops to curated occasions, their synergy has solely grown stronger.
“She will’t do away with me, and I can’t do away with her,” Shantel laughs. “Collectively, we simply need to preserve creating unimaginable experiences for the curvy group, as a result of they deserve it.”
Curvy Karaoke With a Message
Curvy Karaoke is about greater than belting out bangers… it’s a secure house the place visibility is the principle act.
From the plus dimension artists who take the stage to the distributors, bartenders, and hosts, each element is curated with intention. Their Artist Highlight phase showcases rising expertise who don’t match the trade’s slim mildew. Their host, Poohnana (@sheisplussizebeauty), retains the gang hyped and the vibes excessive. And sure, even the cocktails are crafted with care by JoJo of @sipslowcocktails, a plus dimension mixologist who’s as fabulous as she is fierce.
“In a world the place plus dimension individuals are consistently hit with destructive rhetoric,” Shantel says, “Curvy Karaoke is a bubble of positivity, love, and power.”
What to Count on on the Curvy Karaoke Model Mic Lounge
On the TCFStyle Brunch, Curvy Karaoke is remodeling the Model Mic Lounge right into a feel-good, show-stopping stage.
Friends can count on a no-judgment zone stuffed with laughter, music, and pure celebration. Whether or not you’re singing like no person’s watching or entering into your pop star fantasy, that is your second. No pitch-perfect notes required… simply pure confidence.
“We’re able to convey a complete vibe,” Cherri says. “It’s interactive, it’s joyful, and it’s undoubtedly going to be one of many standout recollections from the brunch.”
A Imaginative and prescient Greater Than One Evening
As Curvy Karaoke nears its one-year anniversary, the founders are wanting again with satisfaction and ahead with objective.
“Each present we’ve carried out proves that plus dimension individuals need extra than simply illustration. They need the mic,” says Cherri. And with new themes, a rising viewers, and extra collaborations on the horizon, they’re simply getting began.
So, what’s subsequent? Perhaps a tour. Perhaps extra cities. Perhaps your metropolis. Shantel’s preserving it open: “These occasions are God’s plans earlier than they’re mine. So, to that query, I’ll simply say… keep tuned.”
Observe Their Journey
Able to sing your coronary heart out?
Don’t miss Curvy Karaoke stay on the TCFStyle Brunch on October 18th. As a result of when curvy ladies seize the mic, they don’t miss a word.
