02/14/2026
š Who Tom Yaz Is
Tom Yaz is a longtime video jockey (VJ) ā not a club DJ spinning records, but a visual music curator who blends music and moving images to create immersive nightlife experiences. ļæ¼
Back in the early days of club culture (before MTV and the internet made music videos ubiquitous), he was one of the first people in the U.S. to integrate video with nightclub music, turning visuals into part of the show. ļæ¼
š½ļø What He Does
ā¢ VJ at wave parties ā For many years heās been a fixture at the Wave Bar at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown, showing curated mixes of classic and contemporary music videos for dancing crowds. ļæ¼
ā¢ His nights arenāt just random clips ā theyāre carefully selected from vast archives, including rare videos, remixes, and pieces many people havenāt seen before. ļæ¼
ā¢ He also hosts special themed nights like Showtunes w/ VJ Tom Yaz, mixing theater/pop visuals with music for fun dance vibes. ļæ¼
šŗ More Than Entertainment
Tom Yaz doesnāt just spin videos ā heās also known for documenting LGBTQ+ community history in New England. Over decades heās taped Pride parades, drag shows, and social events going back to the early 1980s, building a unique historic archive of q***r culture moments. Some of this footage has even been used by regional media and discussed for potential broader public projects. ļæ¼
š Why He Matters
Heās beloved in Provincetown nightlife and q***r q***r scenes because he blends:
ā¢ nostalgia + cutting-edge
ā¢ community culture
ā¢ video art + music
ā¢ and real historical documentation ļæ¼
So even though Tom Yaz isnāt a mainstream MTV VJ, heās a legend in his scene, mixing visuals and culture into unforgettable nights and preserving decades of q***r history through video. ļæ¼
