un-TOLD, I think would be a more appropriate title for this cheesy mystery festival. What needs to be said, however, for removing this sensual magic, is that there is always a price for such an easy distraction. An individual price and a community price.
The UNTOLD Festival has long been marketed as a beacon of culture, tourism, and economic growth for Cluj-Napoca. But behind the dazzling lights and celebrity headlines, there is a harsher truth few are willing to address: UNTOLD is becoming a machinery of power and profit, built on the backs of
Untold Truth: How Cluj’s People Pay the Price for a Private Festival’s Success Each summer, Cluj-Napoca transforms into Eastern Europe’s electronic music hub, hosting the renowned Untold Festival. With over 427,000 attendees in 2024, including more than 30% international visitors, the event is hailed as a cultural and economic triumph
In recent years, large-scale music festivals such as Untold have become global cultural phenomena, attracting thousands of attendees who seek entertainment, escapism, and communal experiences. However, behind the flashing lights, pulsating beats, and immersive visuals, there is an increasing presence of esoteric, occult, and symbolic imagery that has both psychological
KEYPOINTS The Untold Festival, held annually in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has become one of the most recognizable music events in Europe. With its dazzling lights and big-name performances, it attracts attendees from across the globe, promising entertainment and economic growth. But for those of us who live in Cluj, the festival
Pretext for new comments: The Facebook posting of the article 7 reasons why I’m not going to UNTOLD, has generated a lot of rejection and even mockery. The general chorus was related to the author’s self-assumption of moral superiority and other more or less explicit allusions to retrograde religious fanaticism.
As it happens, not long ago I had a conversation with someone fresh out of the wilderness of adolescence. That is if we are to consider the age of 20 as the upper limit for this time in a person’s life because some generous psychologists push this margin towards 25.
In the heart of Romania, the Untold Festival has been trying to be a beacon of diversity and creativity within Europe’s music scene, drawing fans worldwide. Yet, beneath its vibrant exterior, the festival faces controversies that challenge its community’s values. Since its inception in 2015, the Untold Festival has risen
I challenge you to ask ChatGPT what kind of values the UNTOLD festival promotes in its publications. UNTOLD is an EDM music festival that has taken place in Cluj-Napoca every year since 2015. The answer I got is: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation and Creativity, Community and Solidarity, Memorable Experiences, Responsibility
Our main pain and the reason we started this site was the presence of the un-Told festival in our city, the city of Cluj-Napoca. Perhaps our conclusion may seem harsh about what this festival means to us, namely, selling freedom for profit. But our society undertakes many other actions that
Every year, Cluj-Napoca hosts a significant international event that attracts visitors from all over the world, known as “Untold.” If you’re reading this, you may be looking forward to Untold Summer 2024 and we praise your enthusiasm. However, it is essential to be well informed about some relevant issues associated
We openly dare to question this new form of vibe religiosity which the new electronic music culture proposes. This collective trance, experienced through an energetic overstimulation, wants to fill the inner void formed by the absence of sacred landmarks. Our modern tribe, made up predominantly of computer scientists and hunters
It’s pretty normal to see this picturesque town changed by certain things or events but Untold has a huge impact on our city and not in a good way. when we speak in terms of younger generations. So, I’m giving you 7 reasons why I don’t go to Untold and why