Who is DJ HateMior?
Toronto-based electronic DJ, producer, and composer, Kate Mior, aka DJ HATE Mior, is a multi-faceted performer who ran away from the circus to join the music industry. Transitioning from nearly two-decades performing the solo street show titled ‘Madame Guillotine,’ Kate made a bold shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, to create a radio station on Twitch that blended their physical comedy chops with a green screen. Kate’s shows ‘Listening Party’ and ‘Day Drunk’ quickly gained traction, captivating audiences worldwide.
Amid lockdown, Kate exploded onto the scene with innovative performances that garnered international acclaim, leading to guest appearances on festival livestreams and musical collaborations with established bands. Notably, Kate became the first DJ interviewed by Sounds and Shadows Magazine for their show ‘Isolation: the Story of the Life and Death of Ian Curtis.’
During the pandemic, Kate volunteered at the Cecil Community Centre in Kensington Market, spinning tunes to boost morale during COVID-19 vaccinations. Since lockdowns eased, Kate’s artistry has taken them to festivals across Canada, the USA, and Europe, presenting original music installations and live remixing DJ sets paired with live animation.
Kate’s notable performances include appearances at Terminus Festival in Calgary, Eisbar Festival in Toronto, and as a guest panelist and headlining DJ at the Unconvention in New Jersey’s legendary QXT’s nightclub. They have spoken on panels covering topics ranging from the history of politics in Industrial music to the Twitch revolution online.
Kate is also honoured to be a member of the Juno Awards Electronic Album of the Year committee, and a juror for the esteemed Polaris Prize. Kate also co-produces Darkness Forever, with their DJ partner Vernal Trash, curating shows that showcase emerging talent in the darkwave scene from across North America and Europe, in addition to their own club nights featuring cutting-edge new dark dance music.
In 2023, Kate launched their solo musical project, MNNHVNTR, further expanding their artistic horizons.