Winona Router

Raised in Perth and now part of Meanjin’s queer underground, Winona Router is a dancefloor weapon whose sound moves across acid, gqom, house, bass, and nu-disco. As the founder of queer-dance institution Ruf Luv and a creative force behind the Ple Qua festival, she has helped build spaces where musical exploration and queer celebration meet. Her approach to DJing draws from across the global underground, pulling together unexpected sounds into sets that feel playful and energetic Known for their emotional range, Winona’s sets move between euphoric synth-driven house and slower, restorative downtempo moments, creating journeys that stay with audiences well after the night ends. This instinct for storytelling has seen her share stages with Maara, Bashkka, and Bored Lord, where her eclectic selections and high-energy presence continue to captivate dancefloors. Most recently, Winona Router has become a resident of the Music We Love monthly club night alongside Squidgenini, Jimmy Ellis, and Aidan Beiers. Through extended journey sets, she leans into storytelling through sound, guiding dancers through shifting through moods and textures across the night.As her exploration of the global underground continues, Winona Router keeps bringing fresh sounds and new energy to Meanjin’s dancefloors.