For Briannin Gross, do-it-yourself isn’t just a buzzword. It’s life. And the local artist, community organizer and promoter is the first to tell you, as preaching the DIY ethos seems as natural a biological process to Gross as breathing.

That said, the Phoenix resident’s dedication to DIY is anything but hot air.

Gross (who identifies as “they/them”) has spent the last decade turning ideals into action and building grassroots culture from the ground up. They’ve put on raucous shows and dance parties and facilitated mutual aid and local outreach for unhoused and at-risk individuals. They’re also the driving force behind The Coven, an inclusive, all-ages LGBTQ collective and nomadic venue.

As Gross recently told Phoenix New Times, DIY is empowering and a way to grow culture and foster

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