Ty Sunderland

Ty Sunderland is an American DJ, music producer, and nightlife promoter based in New York City. Known for his inclusive, pop-inflected parties and his role in shaping 21st-century queer nightlife, he is the creator of the club brands Heaven on Earth, Ty Tea, Gayflower, and Love Prism.

Career Sunderland first gained attention in the late 2010s for organizing pop-driven queer dance events. In 2017 he launched Heaven on Earth, a late-night party held at the former China Chalet restaurant in Manhattan's Financial District. The event became emblematic of pre-pandemic queer nightlife, blending fashion, music, and performance art in a deliberately inclusive environment.

In 2019 he debuted the disco-house series Love Prism and continued to host his summer boat party Gayflower. The following year, Ty Tea, his daytime Sunday party at 3 Dollar Bill in East Williamsburg, became a fixture of New York's warm-weather queer calendar.