San Diego, California

The intersection of music, dance, and film

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We are a community from San Diego, California · Connecting people through the things we love · celebrating creativity in all its forms ·         
NEXUS
Music
Dance
Sport
Fashion
Film
Festival
Music · Dance · Film · Fashion · Sport · San Diego
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Nexus  ·  The Stage  ·  San Diego

The Artists
Who Shaped
The Stage

Every artist who has performed at Nexus has brought something unrepeatable to the room — their sound, their world, their truth. This is where their work lives on and continues to grow.

NEBTUNES✦ SWANI LOVE✦ NAJEE BENAE✦ NINA LIM✦ VILLAGE THEORY✦ KATRIZ TRINIDAD✦ NICOLE HERNANDEZ✦ RHONDA GLEZ✦ NEBTUNES✦ SWANI LOVE✦ NAJEE BENAE✦ NINA LIM✦ VILLAGE THEORY✦ KATRIZ TRINIDAD✦ NICOLE HERNANDEZ✦ RHONDA GLEZ✦
— The Artists  ·  Nexus Stage
Nebtunes
01
NEBTUNES
DJ · Producer · Curator

Nebtunes' eclectic musical choices aid her in the high impact experiences she crafts. Whether it be behind the switchboard, conducting an all women jazz ensemble, nurturing spaces for emerging talent to grow, or performing a fusion of sounds around beautiful spaces — the world she creates engulfs.

Swani Love
02
SWANI LOVE
Poetry · Movement · Creative

Swani Love creates melodic and introspective poems that wrap you in a message of authenticity and perspective. As a multi faceted creative, Swani loves all things creative from dancing with fire to writing poetry that heals through vision.

Najee Benae
03
NAJEE BENAE
Music · R&B · Soul · Creative

Najee Benae has a vocal presence that completely captivates with the richness of her tone and the gracefulness of her placement. As an all around creative, Najee's interests expand out to the vastness of media, fashion, and all things culture. You can catch her Soulful Tuesdays at her Louisiana Purchase residency.

Nina Lim
04
NINA LIM
Multi-Instrumentalist · Vocalist · Violinist

As a multi instrumentalist and performance class act, Nina captivates you in an immersive experience that will leave you in wonder and awe. Her many disciplines expand onto her original work. Her vocals effortlessly float above the very drums she's playing, oftentimes simultaneously while also switching onto the violin. Check out her latest single “Slow” ft. n3w m00n — out now on all platforms.

Village Theory
05
VILLAGE THEORY
Global Folk Fusion · World Music

Village Theory is a global folk fusion band drawing inspiration from traditional folk music across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Specialized in non-western instruments, their instrumentation, lyrics, and composition sonically explore themes of devotion, connection, tradition, and altered states of consciousness. This is an experience that expands past what can be imagined.

Katriz Trinidad
06
KATRIZ TRINIDAD
Music · R&B · Soul · Alt

Katriz Trinidad has a vocal essence that wraps you in the warmth of her smooth, buttery vocals and engulfs you in the totality of the conceptual universes she creates. Her original work can be found on all platforms under the name of Katriz Trinidad. Check out her latest single “Bleached Brows.”

Nicole Hernandez
07
NICOLE HERNANDEZ
Artist · Creative Entrepreneur · Golfer · Founder

Nicole Hernandez is a multi disciplinary artist, creative entrepreneur, and golfer that is looking to expand and push culture through intersectionality. Her love for many things is what pushed her to create Nexus as she sees everything oftentimes connecting to one another, rather than not. Her debut album Layers and the accompanying short film, Layered Visions, is a fusion of Afro-Cuban R&B.

Rhonda Glez
08
RHONDA GLEZ
Music · R&B · Hip-Hop · Techno · Multi-Genre

Rhonda Glez is a Tijuana-based artist who moves fluidly between R&B, hip-hop, techno, and more. A true believer that expression knows no boundaries — for her, versatility isn't just a choice, it's part of who she is: creating and singing across different styles to connect with all kinds of emotions. In November 2024 she released her debut album Sazón — a seven-track project produced in Tijuana. The title comes from her journey across different stages, performing all kinds of genres just to enjoy music and share it with people. Sazón is that special touch that defines her: a free sound.

Vivi Nubes
09
VIVI NUBES
Singer · Songwriter · Flutist · San Diego

Vivi Nubes is a singer, songwriter, and musician born and raised in San Diego, CA. Her musical journey began as a child singing in choirs and learning to play the flute. Since then her passion for music has only grown — she now composes her own music, and each song carries a message, a feeling, and love woven into it. Her upcoming single Miss Mary drops May 22, 2026.

Fre3sty13
10
FRE3STY13
Vocalist · Songwriter · San Diego · Community

YV is a San Diego songstress and mother who graduated from SD School of Creative & Performing Arts and holds a Bachelor's of Arts from SDSU with an emphasis in performance. She's been singing across various disciplines for over two decades. Under the name Fre3sty13, her music acknowledges vocal freedom to express the sound of breath — a lifestyle and music ministry dedicated to reconciling and rehabilitating all beings to our true internal nature, nurtured on the streets of San Diego. Her presence is a divine demonstration of effective community engagement. Check out “I Have Words 2 Say (Interlude)” and her new song Interdependent Harmony on all streaming platforms.

Deleon Nox
11
DELEON NOX
Music · R&B · Soul · Vocal

Deleon Nox's vocal agility and soulful melodies pull you deep into the beauty of his artistic essence. Don't miss his latest EP Toxic — out now on all platforms. Watch the music video for “This Is How We Do” on Beazie Beats' YouTube channel.

Sarayu
12
SARAYU
Singer · Songwriter · R&B · Soul · Carnatic · Hindustani

Sarayu is a singer-songwriter born and raised in New Jersey. Influenced by R&B and soul as well as the classical traditions of Carnatic and Hindustani music, her work reflects the dual identities of being a first-generation Indian American. Through this blend she creates songs that are both familiar and fresh — bridging cultures while telling stories that feel deeply personal. Her soulful voice and captivating presence will take you somewhere beautiful. Stream her latest EP With Love now.

Kalia Sol
13
KALIA SOL
Singer · Songwriter · Jazz · Neo-Soul · Caribbean

Kalia Sol is an artist and creative from Miami, now based in San Diego. Since 2018 she has been on a journey of expressing herself through music — blending jazz, neo-soul, and Caribbean influences rooted in her Dominican heritage. She fuses English and Spanish in her lyrics and is beginning to explore Portuguese as well. Alongside creating, she has studied audio engineering, production, and live sound to shape her art with intention, and continues learning bass, piano, and ukulele while deepening her music theory and songwriting. Her stunning vocal tone and captivating range draw you into a melodic world uniquely her own. Stream her latest EP Colores now on all platforms.

Saxsouljah
14
SAXSOULJAH
Multi-Instrumentalist · Jazz · Gospel · R&B · Educator

Jabari Hutchins — known as Saxsouljah — is a 24-year-old powerhouse whose roots run deep in jazz, gospel, and R&B. Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Jabari is an experience you must see live. His synergy is off the charts with every artist who performs alongside him — there is no genre untouched by Saxsouljah. Across 4+ bands he graces each group with just the right touch, no matter the instrument. His breathtaking musical fluidity flows effortlessly through every note, creating compositions that captivate and move the soul. Blossoming into a musician willing to teach not because he has to, but because he truly wants to educate, Saxsouljah stays booked and busy as a recording artist, performer, educator, and friend. Stream his latest album Adam now on all platforms.

Nexus Presents

LATINJazz Night

Latin rhythm and jazz improvisation sharing one stage. Two traditions that have always spoken to each other, now with a monthly home in San Diego.

Launching November 2026  ·  Monthly  ·  San Diego
Launch
November 2026
Frequency
Monthly
Venue
San Diego, CA
To be announced
Format
Live ensemble & improvisation
On the Record

The Sound

Cumbia, salsa, bossa nova, and bebop in real-time conversation, all on the same stage.

Cumbia
Salsa
Bossa Nova
Bebop
The Night

Live, loud, and in the moment

01
Live Musicians Only
No backing tracks, no DJ set. Horns, keys, bass, and percussion carry the room from the first note.
02
Made for Dancing
The floor is part of the stage. When the rhythm section locks in, the room moves with it.
03
A Monthly Home
Every month, a new lineup and the same heat. A night San Diego can come back to.
Get Involved

Join the Band

Musicians
Play Latin Jazz Night
Horn players, pianists, bassists, percussionists, and vocalists: we're building the lineup for November.
Brands & Venues
Partner With Latin Jazz Night
We're looking for brands, restaurants, bars, and venues that want to reach San Diego's live-music crowd every month. Host a night in your space, present the series, or activate on site with product, drinks, or an experience, in front of an audience that comes to listen, dance, and stay late.

More details on @n3xus.now

Nexus  ·  UC Series

UC Series

Live music on campus, out in the open, as the sun goes down.

Part 01  ·  The Series

What every UC Series night feels like

The UC Series brings student artists, campus clubs, and the Nexus community together for nights that start at golden hour and keep going after dark. It's launching at UC San Diego this fall, and every night has its own theme.

Golden hour
The first sets start while the sky is still orange.
Open air
Outdoors, on campus, with plenty of room to move around.
Student artists
UCSD musicians, bands, and DJs on a real stage.
Your whole campus
Clubs and friends from every corner of UCSD in one place.
Every night has its own theme

This month, the lights go down.

Part 02  ·  October 30  ·  Behind The Curtain
This Month's Theme  ·  UC Series at UC San Diego

Behind
the Curtain

An evening of live music, performance, and projected light, wrapped in sheer curtains and haze. The launch night of the Nexus UC Series at UC San Diego.

Friday, October 30, 2026  ·  UC San Diego
Date
Friday, October 30, 2026
Where
UC San Diego
Venue announced soon
The Night
Live music, performance & projection
Tickets
Coming soon
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The Night

A room made of light and fabric

Behind The Curtain turns an ordinary space into something you step into. Sheer curtains hang through the room and become screens: film, faces, and words are projected across the fabric while performers move behind and through it. Haze hangs in the air, candles light the corners, and the music carries the night from the first set to the last.

What We're Building With UCSD

Chapter 01 starts here

Nexus is partnering with the UC San Diego community to build a home for student culture: a night where artists, clubs, and audiences who usually stay in their own circles end up in the same room.

01
A Stage for Student Artists
Real production and a real audience. UCSD musicians, DJs, dancers, and visual artists perform inside a fully designed experience.
02
Every Club, One Room
Music, dance, film, art, and cultural orgs come together to shape the night and bring their communities with them.
03
The Start of Something
Behind The Curtain is the first chapter of the Nexus UC Series, a campus series built to come back and grow with UCSD.
The Atmosphere

Inside the Room

Sheer Curtains
Layers of translucent fabric divide the room into spaces to wander and discover.
Projections
Black-and-white film and faces washing across the fabric, larger than life.
Red Haze
Low light and fog, with deep red washing over the stage when the music peaks.
Candlelight
Warm, flickering corners to slow down, gather, and take it all in.
Get Involved

Step Behind the Curtain

UCSD Clubs & Orgs
Build the Night With Us
Co-host a moment, bring your members, set up a table, or help shape the programming. We want the night to reflect the whole campus.
Performers & Artists
Take the Stage
Musicians, bands, DJs, dancers, poets, and projection or visual artists: we're curating the lineup now.

Brands and sponsors: thenexx.usss@gmail.com

See you behind the curtain.
Friday, October 30  ·  Follow @n3xus.now for the reveal
Nexus  ·  Artist Workshops

Artist
Workshops

An ongoing bi-weekly series giving emerging artists the tools, knowledge, and community to build a sustainable creative life. Two sessions a month, rotating topics.

Bi-Weekly  ·  Twice a Month  ·  Ongoing 2026
Bi-Weekly  ·  Finance
Financial
Literacy for Artists
FormatWorkshop & Q&A
TopicsBudgeting, Taxes, Building Wealth
LevelAll Levels
Registration Opening Soon
Budgeting as a creative, understanding taxes, building savings, and making money work for your art — not against it. Taught by people who understand the reality of the artist's financial life.
Bi-Weekly  ·  Business
Music
Business Essentials
FormatWorkshop & Q&A
TopicsLicensing, Distribution, Booking, Rights
LevelAll Levels
Registration Opening Soon
Contracts, royalties, sync licensing, distribution platforms, booking your own shows, and building a team — the knowledge every artist needs but rarely gets, taught plainly by people active in the industry.
Bi-Weekly  ·  Production
Beat Making &
Music Production
FormatHands-on Lab
TopicsDAW, Sound Design, Mixing, Sampling
LevelAll Levels Welcome
Registration Opening Soon
Production fundamentals, DAW workflow, beat making, sound design, and mixing — taught by producers active in the scene. Bring your laptop. Leave with something you made and knowledge you'll use.
Bi-Weekly  ·  Performance
Stage &
Performance
FormatLive Performance & Feedback
TopicsPresence, Set Building, Crowd Connection
LevelEmerging Artists
Registration Opening Soon
Stage presence, energy management, set building, and genuine crowd connection. Perform in front of a live audience and receive honest, constructive feedback from working artists in a safe and supportive environment.
Nexus  ·  A Free Monthly Showcase

Nex Up

The next voices in San Diego, heard first.

Every month, Nex Up gives a handpicked lineup of emerging artists a real room, a real audience, and a night built around their work. Admission is always free.

Catch the next night →
When
Monthly
Admission
Always free
Where
San Diego, a new room each month
Who
Music, spoken word, dance & DJs
How It Works

Curated, not closed

Nex Up isn't an open mic. Every lineup is chosen with care, and it starts with as many artists as possible sending us their work.

01
You submit
Send us your music, a performance clip, or a few lines about what you do. Submissions are open all year.
02
We curate
Our team reviews every submission and builds each month's lineup around the room and the night.
03
You take the stage
Selected artists perform for a room that came out to discover what's next.
Who We're Looking For

If you're building something, send it

First shows, new projects, unreleased work. Nex Up is for artists on the way up. If you're not sure you're ready, submit anyway.

SingersSongwritersRappersBandsPoets & Spoken WordDJsDancersProducers
Submissions Open

Submit for Nex Up

We review every submission and reach out to the artists selected for upcoming nights.
San Diego, CA
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Nexus  ·  Movement  ·  San Diego

The Bodies
That Moved
The Room

Dance at Nexus is not background — it is the body as instrument, as language, as protest and celebration at once. These choreographers and performers have shaped what the Nexus stage means.

THE WOO KOLLECTIVE✦ KIANA DE LA CRUZ SWAUGER✦ MOANA✦ UCI CLAIRE TREVOR✦ SMRITHI SURESH✦ FUCHSIA DANCE✦ THE RANGERS✦ THE WOO KOLLECTIVE✦ KIANA DE LA CRUZ SWAUGER✦ MOANA✦ SMRITHI SURESH✦ FUCHSIA DANCE✦ THE RANGERS✦ UCI CLAIRE TREVOR✦
— The Dancers  ·  Nexus Stage
The Woo Kollective
01
THE WOO KOLLECTIVE
Hip-Hop · Creative Direction · San Diego

Through the creative direction and leadership of Moana, The Woo Kollective has deeply impacted and shaped the culture of hip hop in San Diego. Filled with world class dancers, their high impact pieces transcend and make you feel emotions that only their rhythm and grooves captivate.

Kiana De La Cruz Swauger
02
KIANA DE LA CRUZ SWAUGER
Ballet · Contemporary · Dance Theater · UCI Arts

Kiana's beautiful agility and effortless movement blend her expression through deep intention and love. As a trained dancer with experience from the Joffrey Ballet SI '23 and Complexions SI '24, Kiana continues to master her craft at the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts, class of 2029.

Smrithi Suresh
03
SMRITHI SURESH
Bharatanatyam · Indian Classical · Choreographer · San Diego

Smrithi Suresh has trained in Bharatanatyam for 18 years — a lifelong love that began with a single step learned from her aunt. She has studied under Gurus Smt. Suganda Sreenath, Smt. Shreya Iyer of Jayendra Kalenkendra, and later Smt. Radhika Karandikar in San Diego. The form has taken her to stages in Dallas, the Bay Area, Cleveland, New York, and India, and earned her recognition as an IndianRaga Fellow and performer at TedXBerkeley and the Erasing Borders Dance Festival. Dance, for Smrithi, is both a bridge to her cultural heritage and a connection to all art forms and people. In 2021 she co-founded Fuchsia Dance — a space for Indian classical dancers to collaborate and push the boundaries of tradition. Most recently she participated in the inaugural AADF dance residency in Oceanside.

The Rangers
04
THE RANGERS
Hip-Hop · Street · Collective · Multi-Studio

The Rangers are a group of individuals from many places — coming together from Culture Shock, Studio FX, Syde FX, 220 Family, high schools, and the LA industry. Their goal is to spread the overwhelming feeling of love for dance and artistry.

The Members
— Original Movement Content  ·  Made at Nexus
Coming Soon

Every performance. Archived. Available soon.

San Diego, CA
@n3xus.now
Nexus  ·  Fashion Show  ·  2027
The Nexus
Fashion Show
Where culture steps onto the runway.
Select a look to enter
Nexus Fashion Show · Casting · 2027

Model
Casting

Nexus Fashion Show is casting for our 2027 runway. We are looking for people who embody the intersection — artists, athletes, and creatives who carry something in the room that can't be manufactured.

Who We're Looking For
All genders, body types, and backgrounds. Nexus Fashion is not about one vision of beauty — it's the full spectrum of what makes a person compelling.
What to Expect
Selected models walk the Nexus runway, appear in original editorial content, and join the Nexus creative archive.
Location & Date
Location to be announced. Follow @n3xus.now for venue reveal, casting call dates, and show details.
Experience
Prior experience welcome but not required. We value presence, confidence, and the ability to inhabit a look and a moment.
San Diego, CA
@n3xus.now
Nexus Fashion Show · Partnerships

Partner
With Us

The Nexus Fashion Show is where culture gets dressed. For luxury brands that move beyond logo placement and into genuine cultural meaning — this is the room that earns it.

Presenting Partner
Title Sponsor
  • Naming rights across all Nexus Fashion materials
  • Runway styling partnership & brand integration
  • VIP front-row access & private reception
  • Co-branded editorial and digital content
  • Product placement in official Nexus content
  • First right of refusal for future Nexus events
Style Partner
Wardrobe Partner
  • Brand worn by models on the Nexus runway
  • Credited in all show materials & editorial
  • Invitations to the show & reception
  • Social media & content integration
Experience Partner
Activation Partner
  • Branded guest experience at the event
  • Product gifting to models & VIP guests
  • Digital recognition across Nexus channels
Beauty Partner
Hair & Beauty Partner
  • Exclusive beauty sponsorship of the runway show
  • Product used in all model prep & styling
  • Credited in editorial & digital content

To discuss partnership opportunities reach our fashion team directly.

thenexx.usss@gmail.com
San Diego, CA
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Nexus Fashion Show · Tickets

Front
Row

The Nexus Fashion Show has moved to 2027. Date and location to be announced. Tickets coming soon.

Nexus Fashion Show · 2027
Tickets Coming Soon
Location to be announced  ·  2027
Stay tuned for venue reveal and ticket release.
Follow @n3xus.now for updates
San Diego, CA
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NEXUS
Film Festival
October 10  ·  The Giant Dome Theater  ·  Fleet Science Center
San Diego, CA
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Nexus Film · Tickets

Get Your
Seat

October 10, 2026  ·  7–10PM  ·  The Giant Dome Theater at the Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park

When the lights go down on October 10, the dome over your head fills with a story from one of San Diego's own filmmakers. For one night only, every film on the Giant Dome Theater's screen at the Fleet Science Center comes from our local film community.

General Admission
A Seat Under the Dome
$25
248 seats · Open seating
Non-refundable

Kid-friendly · Free parking behind the Fleet Science Center

Nexus Film · Partnerships

Partner With
The Festival

On October 10, the first Nexus Film Festival takes over the Giant Dome Theater at the Fleet Science Center, where the screen wraps over the entire room. San Diego filmmakers will see their work on one of the most immersive screens in the city, and our sponsors will be part of that premiere.

Reach
A Full House in Balboa Park
248 seats of creatives, filmmakers, and culture-forward San Diegans, inside one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Visibility
Your Name on the Dome
Your logo across the dome before the lights go down, signage at the venue, and recognition across every festival channel, from marketing to social.
Community
Backing Homegrown Talent
Every film on the program is made by a San Diego filmmaker, so sponsors are backing local artists directly.
Access
Face Time in the Lobby
A booth or table in the lobby and direct conversations with attendees before and after the screening.

Be part of year one.

Sponsors who join now help launch the festival from the start. Reach out and we'll talk about how your brand fits into the night.

Nexus Film · Give

Support
The Filmmakers

Every film on the Nexus program is made by a San Diego filmmaker. Your donation goes to the artists behind the work and helps local storytellers build their careers here at home.

Thank you for supporting local film.

Secure payment via Square · Opens in a new tab

Nexus  ·  Golf Tournament  ·  2027
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Information
Sponsors &
Partnerships
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Nexus Sport  ·  Golf Tournament  ·  2027

Where
Culture
Meets the Course

One day. One course. The most compelling figures from music, film, fashion, and sport — competing together on the green. The Nexus Golf Tournament is where culture meets the course. Our inaugural tournament has moved to 2027.

2027
Inaugural Season
San Diego
California
By Invite
Exclusive Access
"The most elegant intersection of sport, culture, and art the world has seen since the first Masters."
The Nexus Standard  ·  Our Vision
01
Celebrity Field
Participants drawn from the upper echelons of music, film, athletics, and fashion — names the world already knows, competing together for the first time.
02
Curated Experience
Every detail — from the caddie program to the evening reception — is designed with the precision of a Chanel runway and the intimacy of an exclusive dinner.
03
Live Performance
The course comes alive. Musical performances, art installations, and film projections at select holes blur the line between sport and spectacle.
04
Black Tie Evening
The round closes with a formal reception — cocktails, awards, and an evening program that rivals any gala on the social calendar.
05
Community Impact
Proceeds support a cause selected by the Nexus community. Sport with intention. A tournament that gives back.

Location to be announced. Invitations by selection only. Follow @n3xus.now for updates.

Partnerships & Sponsorships

Partner With
the Nexus

Nexus Sport offers a singular opportunity: direct, authentic alignment with a cultural moment that sits at the intersection of sport, music, film, and fashion. For brands that define luxury, this is the room you want to be in.

Get Involved  ·  2027

Take Your
Position

Nexus Sport is built by people who believe in what it represents. Whether you want to play, volunteer, perform, or partner — there's a role for you.

01
Play in the Tournament
Express interest in participating as a player. We welcome athletes, artists, and cultural figures who bring something to the field.
02
Perform at the Event
The course is a stage. Musicians and performers are placed at signature holes — apply to bring your art to the green.
03
Volunteer
Be part of the Nexus ground crew — from course setup to guest experience, we need people who care about doing it right.
04
Media & Press
Credentialed press, photographers, and filmmakers — apply for media access and coverage opportunities.

Tell us who you are and how you'd like to be involved. We'll be in touch.

Nexus Sport  ·  Internships

Learn by
Building

We are building Nexus Sport from the ground up — which means we need hungry, talented people who want to do real work on a real event. These are not coffee-fetching internships.

Event Operations
Tournament Operations Intern
Course logistics, player coordination, day-of execution. You will know this event inside out.
Partnerships
Sponsorship & Partnerships Intern
Research, outreach, and relationship management with luxury and lifestyle brands.
Creative
Creative & Design Intern
Event branding, collateral design, and the visual identity of the Nexus Golf experience.
Media
Content & Media Intern
Photography, video, social content, and telling the Nexus Golf story before and after the event.
Guest Experience
VIP Experience Intern
Managing the guest journey from invitation to the evening reception. White-glove standards required.
Talent
Talent & Player Relations Intern
Coordinating with celebrity participants, managing itineraries, and ensuring every player has what they need.

To apply, send a brief introduction and your area of interest to thenexx.usss@gmail.com

Nexus  ·  The Annual Festival

Nexus
Festival

October 2027  ·  San Diego

Music, dance, and film under one sky. The artists, the movers, the filmmakers, and everyone who has been part of Nexus, together for the biggest night of the year.

Get Notified
One Festival, Three Worlds

Three stages. One night.

Music, dance, and film each get their own stage, and the night moves between them. Wander from a live set to the dance floor to a screening, and end up somewhere you didn't expect.

01
Music
Live sets and DJs from the artists who built the Nexus stage.
02
Dance
Performances and an open floor that doesn't stop moving.
03
Film
Screenings from San Diego filmmakers, projected big.
When
October 2027
Where
San Diego, venue revealed soon
Format
Three stages: music, dance & film
Tickets
Coming soon
Built by the Community

Be part of the night

The Nexus Festival is made by the people it celebrates. There's a place for you on the lineup, on the grounds, or behind the scenes.

Artists & Performers
Take a stage
Musicians, DJs, dancers, and filmmakers. Applications open soon.
Vendors
Bring your booth
Food, drinks, and makers. Limited spots for vendors who fit the night.
Volunteers
Join the crew
Help build, run, and light up the festival, and be there for all of it.
Brands & Sponsors
Partner with us
Put your brand at the center of San Diego's biggest night of culture.
See you under the lights.
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San Diego, California  ·  Est. 2025

About
Nexus

Nexus is a San Diego cultural organization at the intersection of music, dance, and film. We create live experiences, build community, and give independent artists the stage they deserve.

What We Do

The
Mission

San Diego is full of artists doing remarkable work, and too few people outside the city know it. Nexus exists to change that. We bring artists together across music, dance, and film, create nights worth remembering, and build the spaces and relationships a creative city needs to thrive.

Every event we produce, every artist we feature, and every series we build points toward the same goal: a San Diego the world pays attention to.

Leadership

The
Team

Nexus is run by a small team of creators, organizers, and cultural advocates who believe in what San Diego's creative scene can become.

Creative Director
Nicole Hernandez
Co-Founder
Jenny Xu
Strategic Finance Lead
Yaxi Zhang
Community Relations Director
Robert Gomez
Marketing Director
Rhonda Glez
Event Coordinator
Melina Martinez
Project Manager
Kendra McFadden
Cinematographer
Zavier Gordon
Join the Team & Internships

Work With
Nexus

We're building something real, and we're looking for people who want to build it with us. Whether you want an internship, a volunteer role, or a creative partnership, there's a place for you here.

Production
Production & Events
Stage management, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-the-ground event execution across all Nexus productions.
Creative
Content & Media
Photography, video, social content, and editorial that capture the culture and tell the story of what Nexus is building.
Curation
Artist & Programming
Identifying talent, building lineups, and shaping the programming that defines what Nexus puts on stage.
Community
Outreach & Partnerships
Building relationships with artists, venues, sponsors, and community organizations across San Diego.
Film & Post
Film Internship
Production support, film programming, post-production, and creative strategy for Nexus screenings and the film festival.
General
Volunteer & Support
Help run events, welcome guests, manage spaces, and be the face of Nexus in the room.

To apply, email thenexx.usss@gmail.com with a short introduction and the role you're interested in. Tell us who you are and what you want to build.