Mark Facet Is Bringing the Party—and the Heart—with Every Dance Night
"An experience with me is fully centered around people. People letting go of embarrassment and just being themselves"
Whether you’ve danced your face off at Taylor Swift Night, lost your mind at Shrek Rave, or belted Broadway hits under disco lights, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Mark Facet. The San Antonio-based entertainer has turned themed dance nights into full-blown experiences, blending chaos, community, and costume changes into something more like a movement than just a party.
We caught up with Mark to talk about how it all started, what keeps him going (spoiler: it’s not caffeine), and why the stage is a safe space for anyone who just needs to let go for a night.
Hey Mark! You’ve become quite the dance night sensation here in San Antonio. Can you give us a quick backstory on how it all started?
MARK: Hello!! OK, HERE WE GO. In 2022, I was DONE with college and putting everything I had into music. Playing shows introduced me to a lot of people, but I went looking for Twin Productions on the advice of a promoter who had booked my band, Chris Blakey. After hearing my pitch, the owner of Twin gave me an UNREAL opportunity to show off my personality on camera and started teaching me how concerts work at the production level.
Now, I thought that was the opportunity of a lifetime—but that summer, I got the call that kickstarted all of this. Twin invited me to The Rock Box for a potential job in July (I think), and about an hour before the event started, the pitch was something like, “...Get up there, do the talking, and give people a great time so the DJ gets good reviews.” This was for Best Night Ever: Boy Band Bash. The DJ played popular songs and I was there to keep the crowd moving—so that’s what I did.
I remember that night being so fun—more freeing than anything I’d done in my LIFE. Physically crippling, though. Still, I fell in love and it took off from there. Twin Productions & DJ Pastiche poured a lot of their own resources into it, brought me on the road, and continued to mentor me in entertainment. It's the reason this happened—and NOW WE’RE HERE, doing events all the time in 2025.
I’ve been to a few of your events—Taylor Swift Night, Broadway Night—and I have to ask: where do you get the energy? You barely leave the stage except for a costume change!
MARK: To be honest, I’ve always had this energetic part of me clawing to get out. But with so many things going on and adult responsibilities entering the chat, that fun guy goes away. Emotional walls go up just to stay focused. To be me, I have to wait for the perfect time, the perfect place. I have to be around the right people—and sometimes, I need permission.
When I’m on stage looking into a crowd that’s clearly looking for a break from all the sh*t going on in their lives—that’s the perfect time, perfect place, and the right people. And the promoters hired me, so… permission GRANTED.
Also, I owe it to Twin and Pastiche for gifting me such a great opportunity and funding it. I know I can’t ever repay the chance they took and the support they gave—but I do everything I physically can to prove they chose the right guy.
I read that you used to be in a band—how does performing with a band compare to performing with a DJ? And how do the crowds differ?
MARK: The dynamic is so different, you know? Keeping a band together and working toward the same goal is like juggling—constantly losing a ball, switching them out. With a DJ as good as Pastiche, it’s a lot more professional. I love small circles—dedicated people who bring their own expertise and want to improve. He does that, and I learn a lot from him.
The crowds I played to when I was writing rock music were all my age, and the vibe was more intimate—most of them were showing up for me. The crowds we’re in front of now can be wilder and full of people who’ve never seen us before. That’s nerve-wracking—not everybody is going to like you. That’s exactly why I created “Mark”—a shameless character from one of my songs. He doesn’t care what people think. When people started calling me Mark, I split the personality and just rolled with it.
For someone who’s never been to a Mark Facet event, how would you describe the experience?
MARK: An experience with me is fully centered around people. People letting go of embarrassment and just being themselves—as goofy, emotional, niche, or wild as they want to be.
I KNOW the world has dumped a bunch of social inhibitors on you. SO HERE’S WHAT I DO: I clock the perfect time, find the perfect place, build the perfect atmosphere, and fill the room with the right people so you can be you. It all aligns eventually—and it just so happens to align for most people at our dance parties and raves.
One thing that really stood out to me was how much you focused on getting everyone involved, especially the way you welcomed anyone who came alone and made the stage feel like home. Some of those people ended up dancing their hearts out by the end of the night. Why is that part of the show so important to you?
MARK: Because EVERYTHING SUCKS OMG. Like I said, most of the time the fun side of me is buried under all the crap going on. I see a ton of people struggling through that too. And if I can break someone out of their shell or keep their fun-loving, pure personality alive—maybe for just one more night—that’s the right thing to do.
Regardless of what I’m going through, I try to do the right thing to the best of my ability. This is something I can do. I want people to know IT’S OK TO FORGET ABOUT THE WORLD FOR A NIGHT. BE YOURSELF. I’M JUMPING AROUND ONSTAGE IN A MAID OUTFIT—YOU CAN DANCE AROUND WITH YOUR FRIENDS, CONSEQUENCE-FREE. RELAX.
Do you have a favorite venue or city to perform in?
MARK: LOL, loaded question. Every city has its perks—but my favorite people are the ones who show up consistently and contribute to the good vibes.
That said, I’ve got a lot of good friends in San Antonio. Living here and having most of my shows here is a nice perk. SHOUT OUT TO YOU GUYS AND THE ROCK BOX. As for venues—love Stable Hall, Empire Control Room in Austin, House of Rock in Corpus (their pizza’s amazing), White Oak in Houston, Tower Theatre in Oklahoma, and House of Blues in Chicago.
Do you see yourself branching out into other areas of entertainment?
MARK: I’d love to. I’ve tried modeling and a little acting, but nothing fits quite like this. Those industries tend to feel more self-centered and less spontaneous—I do better when I can interact on the fly.
Also, I get the sense a lot of entry-level entertainment in this scene takes advantage of artists—especially young performers. Doesn’t sit right with me. That said, I am working on some music again. Becoming a rockstar was the original plan, but I’m not forcing it right now.
What’s been the most unexpected or surprising thing that’s come from doing these dance nights?
MARK: Probably the health and fitness wake-up call. Traveling, performing full throttle for 3 hours, staying up till 3AM—sometimes on back-to-back nights—and being around so many people constantly… I knew I’d have to adjust
Now, I’m in the gym up to twelve times a week with a ton of walking and cardio. I need crazy endurance and stamina to keep this going. I’ve also cut almost all sugar Sunday through Thursday. Taking care of my body is everything right now.
What’s your favorite themed night to host?
MARK: I used to have favorites, and they’d change all the time. But right now they’re all so different. Disco Nights tend to be the most packed. Shrek Rave is the most unhinged. Broadway and Disney Nights have the most intimate fanbase—I know most of the people who come. Iced Coffee Rave was so creatively independent.
Trying to weigh them out and pick a favorite? It’s HARD.
And finally—where can our readers catch you next? Let us know what event is coming up!
MARK: OK NEXT—we’ve got a safe space for Swifties across Texas. Independence Tay is August 9th at The Rock Box, where we got our start and now have our unofficial residency in ‘25.
It’s a Taylor Swift dance party, and fun fact: The Washington Post featured us in their Taylor’s Version 1989 Dance Party write-up. WHY? Because we’re the best to do it, DUHH.
If you haven’t experienced a Mark Facet event yet, you’re missing out on one of the most fun, freeing nights you’ll ever have.
Whether you come solo, in costume, or just to dance your heart out—Mark and the crew will make sure you feel right at home. Follow him on social media to stay up to date on future events, and don’t forget to hydrate. You’re gonna need it.
