Francis Mercier & Michaël Brun: Haitian Flag Day Celebration

Haitian-rooted electronic music takes the focus as Francis Mercier and Michaël Brun share the bill at LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The late-night event takes place Sunday, May 17, with doors listed at 11:30 p.m. The night brings together Afro house, melodic house, Afrobeats, konpa and Caribbean rhythms in a celebration of Haitian creativity and global dance music.

Born in New York and raised in Port-au-Prince, Francis Mercier is a DJ, producer and co-founder of Deep Root Records, known for culturally expansive house music that connects sounds from Africa, Europe and the Americas. His releases include Sete with Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, along with Premier Gaou, Sauti and Kamili, and his music has received support from artists including Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Vintage Culture and Gorgon City.

Michaël Brun, born and raised in Port-au-Prince, has built an international career around connecting Haitian music with global club culture. He has performed at major festivals including Ultra Music Festival and Coachella, founded the Kid Coconut label and created BAYO, a Haitian music-focused event series whose name comes from the Haitian Creole phrase meaning “to give.” His collaborators include J Balvin, John Legend, Rutshelle Guillaume, Davido, Victoria Monét and Diplo.

The event takes place at LIV, the long-running nightlife venue inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The Miami Beach club features a 22,000-square-foot space with its signature dome, large-scale lighting, upgraded sound technology and a stage LED screen. Admission is limited to guests 21 and older, and upscale nightlife attire is encouraged.