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JEFFREY SANKER'S BIOGRAPHY

The MIAMI HERALD dubbed him "the high priest of gay parties." GENRE MAGAZINE lists him as "Circuit Master." NEXT MAGAZINE describes him as "the sultan of soirees." And CIRCUIT NOIZE MAGAZINE simply calls him "the man."  With every accolade, Jeffrey Sanker further solidifies his name as the premier producer of gay nightlife and entertainment.

Jeffrey Sanker is the founder of LA-based White Party Entertainment, Inc. and creator of such signature events as WHITE PARTY PALM SPRINGS; New Year's Eve celebrations in Los Angeles, Miami & Rio de Janeiro and the One Mighty Party at Orlando's Gay Days.

Sanker has been credited by the MIAMI HERALD as being "the father of the modern gay event party."  Nowhere is this more evident than with Sanker's trademark extravaganza:  White Party Palm Springs, which has evolved into the nation's largest gay dance music festival, attracting more than 30,000 attendees from every corner of the globe. 

Sanker's passion for parties began during the early eighties in New York City.  Working at such legendary locations as Studio 54, Palladium and Private Eyes, he fine-tuned his skills as a promoter and special event producer. He has hosted parties for numerous celebrities over the years.

Sanker moved to Los Angeles in 1987. His innovative technique of using landmark venues for trend-setting themed events was credited for breathing new life into the Los Angeles scene. Since then, he has worked with all of the hottest and trendiest venues and nightclubs in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Miami.

Superstar entertainment has become a hallmark of Sanker events. Lady Gaga, Anastasia, Tony Braxton, Deborah Cox, Boy George, Grace Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Kelis, Ke$ha and Kim Zolciak, have all graced the stage at Sanker events. Other the years, Jeffrey has also helped launch the careers of hundreds of new and up & coming performers.

World-class DJs reign supreme over Sanker's packed dance-floors as well. His events feature high caliber DJs/producers, including: Dave Aude, Peter Rauhofer, Junior Vasquez, Victor Calderone, Freemasons, Manny Lehman, Rosabel and Tony Moran.

Jeffrey has also helped ignite the careers of countless other rising-star DJs by giving them their first big break. This prompted NEXT Magazine to comment: "the two best friends a DJ can have are Madonna and Jeffrey Sanker." 

Sanker has proudly produced fundraising events on behalf of numerous charities and community organizations, including Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH), The Trevor Project, and Desert AIDS Project.

Sanker currently resides in Los Angeles.
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JEFFREY SANKER TAKES WHITE PARTY PALM SPRINGS INTO A NEW DIMENSION
WHITE PARTY 3D – April 6-9, 2012

PALM SPRINGS, CA – White Party Palm Springs is the largest gay dance music festival in North America. In 2012, it expands into a whole new dimension the weekend of April 6-9 as music-lovers, party-goers, DJs and performers from every corner of the globe converge for the ultimate spring escape; set against sun-drenched mountain vistas and spectacular desert skies.

Now is the time to prepare at: www.jeffreysanker.com

Building on his reputation for the best cutting-edge and breakthrough talent - that have included performances from Lady Gaga, Robyn, Ke$ha and Jennifer Lopez -White Party founder & producer Jeffrey Sanker has set his sights on raising the bar even higher.

“White Party 2012 is going to be a 3-D experience,” said Sanker. “Bigger and bolder LED and visual displays and immense stage and platform structures designed to stretch the limits of your imagination, the only lenses needed are your shades.”

This year’s line-up includes some of the world’s most innovative icons in dance music, including Grammy nominees Dave Audé and Rosabel, as well as Billboard #1 remixers/producers Moto Blanco (UK), Wayne G, Manny Lehman, Hector Fonseca, Andy Almighty and red-hot rising stars such as DJs Grind, Pornstar, Chad Jack and more.

At Saturday’s largest pool party in the desert, Grindr will celebrate its 3rd Year Anniversary and 3 million members. Get your official WP2012 Grindr profile photo taken and expect the unexpected as the action heats up poolside at the Renaissance. DJ Grind starts things off and then UK powerhouse DJ/Producer Andy Almighty (Almighty/7th Heaven/Club Junkies) makes his White Party debut. Arguably the most prolific force in gay dance music, Andy’s highly-anticipated set should be nothing short of legendary.

Australian global DJ sensation, NERVO, (NervoNation/SirusXM) is confirmed to headline Saturday night’s White Party, their first appearance at a gay music festival. Definitely the ones to watch, these outrageously beautiful and talented blond Aussie twins have collaborated with such heavy hitters as Afrojack and David Guetta and recently rocked IMS at Ibiza and Winter Music Conference.

Saturday night’s surprise superstar live performer will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details.

Sunday T-Dance continues its reign as the largest outdoor dance event of its kind in the world. This year’s top notch line-up includes: DJs Dave Audé, Manny Lehman and Moto Blanco (UK), along with surprise entertainment. Celebrate under the warm afternoon desert sun and enjoy the panoramic view from atop the world-famous Ferris Wheel. The choreographed fireworks finale will light up the evening sky this year featuring an exclusive soundtrack remixed by Dave Audé just for this occasion.

Advance tickets and passes are on sale now. Book host hotel accommodations at the Palm Springs Renaissance and be with all the boys at the home of the pool parties, just steps away from all White Party main events. For more information, reservations and tickets/passes, visit: www.jeffreysanker.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6
Pool Party with DJ Scotty K
Boxers & Briefs Underwear Party – DJs Pornstar & Phil B

SAT, APRIL 7
Grindr Pool Party - with DJ Grind & Andy Almighty. Join us at the largest pool party in the desert and celebrate Grindr’s 3rd Year Anniversary!
White Party Main – DJ Wayne G; Hector Fonseca & Theresa and Australian superstar DJs NERVO
*NEW* 3-D Dance Dome - DJs Nina Flowers & Chad Jack
Nocturnal Afterhours – DJ Paulo

SUN, APRIL 8
Pool Party with DJ Dawna Montel
T-Dance – DJs Dave Aude, Moto Blanco (UK) & Manny Lehman
Closing Party – Grammy nominated Rosabel (DJs Abel Aguilera & Ralphi Rosario)

White Party Palm Springs 2012 Title Sponsors: 42 Below and Bacardi International. Other official event sponsors include: INSTINCT Magazine, FRONTIERS, Las Vegas’ SHARE Nightclub, Atlantis/RSVP Cruises, SBE/The Abbey, PNN Radio, Fly-Life, LASC and GayStar.

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