SUSANNE BARTSCH PRESENTS CRYSTAL WATERS’ I AM HOUSE ORCHESTRATED — WITH ROBIN S, CECE PENISTON, BARBARA TUCKER, BLACKBOX, INAYA DAY & MORE — LIVE @ SONY HALL 11/20
SURPRISE DJ SETS JOIN AN UNFORGETTABLE CELEBRATION OF DANCE MUSIC ICONS WITH FULL LIVE ORCHESTRA
8 PM – 1 AM | DOORS 7:30 PM | SONY HALL, 235 W 46TH STREET, NYC
Multi-platinum dance music icon Crystal Waters is set to electrify New York City with I AM HOUSE Orchestrated, a groundbreaking live experience that unites legendary house anthems with the power of a full orchestra. Presented by nightlife impresario Susanne Bartsch, the event spotlights Waters alongside powerhouse vocalists Robin S, CeCe Peniston, Barbara Tucker, Blackbox, Inaya Day, Duane Harden, Joi Cardwell, and Amuka, with surprise DJ sets rounding out the night. Taking place at Sony Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 8 PM to 1 AM, the celebration promises an unforgettable evening where timeless dance music meets symphonic brilliance in the heart of NYC.
Waters shares, “I’m thrilled to debut I AM HOUSE Orchestrated – reimagining these classics with a live orchestra and sharing the stage with an incredible group of artists. With Susanne Bartsch leading the way and this lineup of legends, it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”
The event follows a landmark summer for Waters, including the release of her single “Umm Bop” – a third collaboration with Stockholm-London duo ManyFew – praised by Queerty for its “slick club polish with a soulful punch.” It builds on the momentum of her UK #1 “You & Me” and follow-up “Big Bite,” further cementing her role as a house music luminary at the height of creative and cultural influence.
Adding to the “Umm Bop” excitement, Waters and ManyFew recently teamed up with nonprofit Change The Beat (CTB) — founded by Sydney Blu to amplify women and underrepresented voices in electronic music — for the “Umm Bop” Remix Challenge, in partnership with I Am House Records. The response was incredible, with over 60 remixes submitted across styles from tech house to soulful grooves to loungey drum & bass.
Crystal Waters holds an iconic place in music history, best known for timeless anthems like “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” and “100% Pure Love”, as well as her European chart-topper “Destination Calabria” with Alex Gaudino. With six ASCAP Songwriter Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and three American Music Award nominations, her influence continues to shape dance music. Recognized by Mixmag as “one of the most influential women in dance music” and by Billboard for her 12 #1 Billboard Dance Chart hits and 11 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart, Waters remains a dominant force, boasting over 100M Spotify streams and 3.8M monthly listeners.
Curated and hosted by Waters, her I AM HOUSE Radio show features an expertly curated selection of cutting-edge house tracks from around the world, showcasing her deep-rooted influence in the genre. In November, the show expanded its reach, joining SiriusXM Utopia and adding to its already 10.2M+ monthly listeners across 69 stations in 30 countries. Now airing Saturdays at 7 PM ET, with replays on Sundays and Thursdays at 8 PM ET.
Recently, Waters made waves at Miami Music Week 2025, where she received top honors and lent her voice to pivotal industry discussions. From being awarded the Voice of House Award at the inaugural FEMMY Awards to receiving the Female Icon Award at the Electronic Dance Music Awards, Waters was celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to dance music. Beyond the accolades, she played a key role in two high-impact panels—Winter Music Conference’s “Diversifying the Dancefloor: Advancing Equity and Access Through Meaningful Change” and FEMME HOUSE x W HOTELS’ “Impact, Longevity, and Equity in Dance Music.”
Now, as she brings I AM HOUSE Orchestrated to Sony Hall, Waters will unite the icons of house music for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Reimagined through the power of a live orchestra, these classics will offer audiences a can’t-miss take on a timeless sound that continues to inspire generations.
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