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Invite only parties with unique experiences | Partytime.TO | Ep.67

Invite only parties with unique experiences | Partytime.TO | Ep.67

This week, we're bringing you a full breakdown of what it actually takes to throw a party in Toronto.Have you ever been to an event so dialed in? From the venue, to the vibe, to the production, and wondered who's behind all of it? In this episode, we sit down with Tak, the founder of Partytime.to., and over the past four years, they've built one of Toronto's most unique event brands, hosting unforgettable nights at spots like Lavalle Rooftop, Dragon City Mall, and Holy Trinity Church. What makes them different? With an invite-only concept. They grew solely through word of mouth, and never chased the typical promoter playbook. Oh! And they're also building their own ticketing platform to replace Eventbrite. Tune in to get the juice of the business!In this episode, we dive into:🎉 How Partytime.to started and what gap they saw in Toronto's party scene🔐 Why they kept it invite-only and why the Instagram is still private🏟️ Turning an idea into a full event including logistics, capacity, production, and cost🐉 Dragon City Mall, the Chinese New Year event, the lion dance, the Hong Kong taxi, and that Simu Liu moment⛪ Holy Trinity Church and navigating the viral video controversy🎟️ HXST Event is their new ticketing system and why they're building beyond Eventbrite📍 What's coming next and the venues on their radarWe hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments. Have you ever been to a Partytime.to event?Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO PLATFORM:Partytime.to: https://www.instagram.com/partytime.to/HXST Events: https://www.instagram.com/hxst.events/RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan: https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler: https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1X: https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXYYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103Google Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr

Following your passion, Production, Bounce in Toronto | Mvche & R4ts | Ep.66

Following your passion, Production, Bounce in Toronto | Mvche & R4ts | Ep.66

This week, we're bringing you a real one.Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a movement from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with Jed (aka R4TS), founder of Toronto Gabbers, the collective leading Toronto's gabber movement with over 1,000 followers and growing. MVCHE, hard bounce DJ, producer, and founder of ZeroG Toronto. These two aren't just playing the music. They're building the scene. From their first shows to growing communities where there wasn't one, they break down what it really takes to start something and keep it going.(And yes… the title? It might just make sense by the end.)In this episode, we dive into:🥁 What gabber actually is and why it matters🔥 How Toronto Gabbers was built from scratch📈 ZeroG Toronto and the rise of hard bounce in the city🎤 Content creation. Why showing up online is part of the job🎧 Career talk do it for the love, or chase the goal?We hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments, are you riding for gabber, hard bounce, or both?Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO:Jed (R4TS / Toronto Gabbers): https://www.instagram.com/r4ts.music/MVCHE (ZeroG Toronto): https://www.instagram.com/mvche.mp3/PLATFORM:Toronto Gabbers: https://www.instagram.com/torontogabbers/ZeroG Toronto: https://www.instagram.com/zerog.to/RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan: https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler: https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1X: https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXYYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103Google Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr

Building a Production Company, Creative Vision, Production Operations | Full On Experience | Ep.65

Building a Production Company, Creative Vision, Production Operations | Full On Experience | Ep.65

This week, we’re bringing you a Full On Experience.Have you ever walked into a rave and wondered how the lights, lasers, and massive structures all come together? In this episode, we sit down with the team that makes the magic happen. They break down the full journey — from organizing and designing to end-to-end logistics, production, backline, and teardown. It’s a complete operation.(And yes… the one thing that holds it all together? Zip ties.)In this episode, we dive into:🔥 Logistics🚧 Production🚥 Design📈 How to potentially start your ownWe hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you’ve ever been backstage at a rave.Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO: Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/highbabylonAiden: https://www.instagram.com/katsanarayPLATFORM:Full On Experience: https://www.instagram.com/fullonexperience RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleHaider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropzSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠

Invite only parties with unique experiences | Partytime.TO | Ep.67

Invite only parties with unique experiences | Partytime.TO | Ep.67

This week, we're bringing you a full breakdown of what it actually takes to throw a party in Toronto.Have you ever been to an event so dialed in? From the venue, to the vibe, to the production, and wondered who's behind all of it? In this episode, we sit down with Tak, the founder of Partytime.to., and over the past four years, they've built one of Toronto's most unique event brands, hosting unforgettable nights at spots like Lavalle Rooftop, Dragon City Mall, and Holy Trinity Church. What makes them different? With an invite-only concept. They grew solely through word of mouth, and never chased the typical promoter playbook. Oh! And they're also building their own ticketing platform to replace Eventbrite. Tune in to get the juice of the business!In this episode, we dive into:🎉 How Partytime.to started and what gap they saw in Toronto's party scene🔐 Why they kept it invite-only and why the Instagram is still private🏟️ Turning an idea into a full event including logistics, capacity, production, and cost🐉 Dragon City Mall, the Chinese New Year event, the lion dance, the Hong Kong taxi, and that Simu Liu moment⛪ Holy Trinity Church and navigating the viral video controversy🎟️ HXST Event is their new ticketing system and why they're building beyond Eventbrite📍 What's coming next and the venues on their radarWe hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments. Have you ever been to a Partytime.to event?Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO PLATFORM:Partytime.to: https://www.instagram.com/partytime.to/HXST Events: https://www.instagram.com/hxst.events/RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan: https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler: https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1X: https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXYYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103Google Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr

Following your passion, Production, Bounce in Toronto | Mvche & R4ts | Ep.66

Following your passion, Production, Bounce in Toronto | Mvche & R4ts | Ep.66

This week, we're bringing you a real one.Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a movement from the ground up? In this episode, we sit down with Jed (aka R4TS), founder of Toronto Gabbers, the collective leading Toronto's gabber movement with over 1,000 followers and growing. MVCHE, hard bounce DJ, producer, and founder of ZeroG Toronto. These two aren't just playing the music. They're building the scene. From their first shows to growing communities where there wasn't one, they break down what it really takes to start something and keep it going.(And yes… the title? It might just make sense by the end.)In this episode, we dive into:🥁 What gabber actually is and why it matters🔥 How Toronto Gabbers was built from scratch📈 ZeroG Toronto and the rise of hard bounce in the city🎤 Content creation. Why showing up online is part of the job🎧 Career talk do it for the love, or chase the goal?We hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments, are you riding for gabber, hard bounce, or both?Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO:Jed (R4TS / Toronto Gabbers): https://www.instagram.com/r4ts.music/MVCHE (ZeroG Toronto): https://www.instagram.com/mvche.mp3/PLATFORM:Toronto Gabbers: https://www.instagram.com/torontogabbers/ZeroG Toronto: https://www.instagram.com/zerog.to/RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan: https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler: https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcastTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1X: https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXYYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103Google Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr

Building a Production Company, Creative Vision, Production Operations | Full On Experience | Ep.65

Building a Production Company, Creative Vision, Production Operations | Full On Experience | Ep.65

This week, we’re bringing you a Full On Experience.Have you ever walked into a rave and wondered how the lights, lasers, and massive structures all come together? In this episode, we sit down with the team that makes the magic happen. They break down the full journey — from organizing and designing to end-to-end logistics, production, backline, and teardown. It’s a complete operation.(And yes… the one thing that holds it all together? Zip ties.)In this episode, we dive into:🔥 Logistics🚧 Production🚥 Design📈 How to potentially start your ownWe hope you enjoy the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you’ve ever been backstage at a rave.Want to support the podcast? Any donations will be greatly appreciated.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SMDDJYTZD9R52GUEST INFO: Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/highbabylonAiden: https://www.instagram.com/katsanarayPLATFORM:Full On Experience: https://www.instagram.com/fullonexperience RAVE GEAR:-10% Zound Earplugs w/ "BNBHURTS10": https://experiencezound.com/#12904281Hears: https://hears.com/collections/all-earplugs2?oid=3&affid=44-15% Airalo all users: BNBHURTS15Hand Fan:⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/4jdECTSThai Inhaler:⁠⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/42mkCb8FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bnbhurtspodcast?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.threads.net/@bnbhurtspodcast⁠⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@bnbhurts.podcasts?_t=8iH4V4zzo93&_r=1⁠⁠⁠X:⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/bnbhurtspodcastFOLLOW THE HOSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Haider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropz/Christine: www.instagram.com/christiielleHaider: https://www.instagram.com/edm_dropzSonny: https://www.instagram.com/sonny.mo_dYikern: www.instagram.com/yikernBenny:LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON THESE STREAMING PLATFORMS:Spotify:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7Evzpy1MHgZR8Yy9xDuxXY⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BnBHurtsPodcastApple Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-n-body-hurts/id1722381103⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast:⁠⁠⁠ http://tinyurl.com/2p98ykyr⁠⁠⁠

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