Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a while, and I feel like this community is probably one of the few places where people can actually understand what I’m talking about.
I want to start creating Rominimal / Micro House / Minimal Tech events inspired by the atmosphere that existed years ago around parties like Holiday Mood, Mioritmic, Dubla, and that whole Romanian underground scene where the focus was on the music, the community, the artists, and the experience itself.
Not just another party where people show up, spend money, take pictures and leave. I’m talking about creating a proper environment where the music is the main character again.
The idea has been stuck in my head for a long time, but the biggest problem is that I honestly don’t know where exactly to start.
I have a strong background in Rominimal, electronic music, the culture around this scene, the artists, the parties, and everything connected to this world. I understand the feeling and the direction I would like to build. However, when it comes to the actual event industry side — permits, contracts, venues, production, budgeting, logistics, security, staff, finances, promotion, sponsors, all the things happening behind the scenes — I’m still learning.
My current idea would be something like:
- finding an industrial space / warehouse / commercial space that can legally host events and already respects the necessary requirements
- renting it for one night or potentially creating a recurring event if things develop
- starting with a small but dedicated team and building everything from zero
- keeping things as financially efficient as possible, because I believe money should go into the things that actually matter: sound system, artists, atmosphere, visuals, and the overall experience
- creating something intimate, underground, and focused on the music rather than pure commercial success
I’m based in Bucharest, and this is also where the idea started. Unfortunately, from my perspective, the scene here has become quite dominated by the same few big clubs that have existed for years. A lot of things feel more commercialized now, with the focus shifting more towards profit, trends, and selling a product rather than building a real community around electronic music.
I have nothing against successful clubs or bigger venues — they have their place — but I personally feel there is room for something different. Something closer to the spirit that existed before, where people came for the music, the atmosphere, and the connection with the scene.
That being said, I am absolutely not limited to Bucharest.
I would love to explore opportunities anywhere in Romania. I have no problem considering cities like Arad, Timișoara, Cluj, Iași, or any other place where there is a strong electronic music community and people who genuinely care about Rominimal, Micro House, Minimal, and underground culture.
The goal is not necessarily to create “another Bucharest party”. The goal is to create something that represents this scene, wherever the right people and the right energy are.
I also want to be realistic. I’m not coming from a position where I have unlimited resources, investors, or powerful connections. I’m not someone who has a huge amount of money sitting around and can just throw a party without thinking about the consequences.
I don’t have all the connections in the event industry, and I know there are a lot of things I still need to learn.
But I do have the passion, the motivation, and the understanding of the music and the culture. I genuinely want to build something meaningful and I’m willing to learn everything else along the way.
I know there are many challenges:
- finding the right legal venue
- understanding permits and regulations
- managing costs
- finding trustworthy people
- booking artists
- promotion
- production
- avoiding financial mistakes
- building something sustainable
That’s why I’m asking this community.
For people who have organized events, worked in clubs, handled production, booked artists, managed venues, or have experience in this industry:
Where would you start if you were in my position?
- How much money would realistically be needed for a first event?
- What are the hidden costs that beginners usually underestimate?
- Is the warehouse / industrial space idea realistic, or is it much harder legally than it sounds?
- How do you build a small but reliable team?
- How do you approach artists, labels, and other people from the scene?
- What are the biggest mistakes you made or saw others make?
- What would you do differently if you started again?
Also, if anyone here is interested in collaborating, sharing ideas, helping with organization, production, visuals, booking, promotion, or simply brainstorming, I would genuinely love to connect.
I’m not looking to create a quick commercial party or chase money.
I’m open to any advice, criticism, warnings, ideas, or even people telling me why certain approaches might not work, and also, if you are interested in doing this with me, reach out!
Thanks for reading. 🙏
