Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.
Piko Patrik Leins has spent over three decades mastering the art of street performance, blending physical comedy, theater, and improvisation to create unforgettable experiences. As a performer in Foolpool, his work has taken him from circus stages to international festivals, always pushing the boundaries of interactive theater. In this episode, Piko talks about the origins of Foolpool, the philosophy behind their acts, and the creative process of developing performances that engage and surprise audiences. He also shares fascinating stories from traveling with the circus, performing in Japan, and adapting shows for different cultures. Expect to learn how physical comedy works without words, what makes a performance universally funny, why improvisation is crucial in street theater, how Foolpool kept performing even during lockdowns, and... much more. Fool Pool https://www.foolpool.de/en/home/ ======================= TBA timestamps ======================= Mentioned in the episode: The Alexander Technique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZaUgt8wyoY ======================= SUPPORT THE PODCAST Paypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country... David Lavrič https://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/ Jurij Jovan / Etmoth https://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/ Shtrayfix Events https://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/ ============================================= Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.
Catherine Curtin grew up loving concerts—until she started noticing dangerous flaws in crowd safety. Now, she’s changing the game with CrowdCushion, an innovative safety system designed to prevent crowd crushes before they happen. In this episode, Catherine explains how her firsthand experiences at music festivals, combined with her studies in sports and entertainment management, led to the development of her safety technology. She shares insights on the biggest crowd control risks, the importance of real-time event monitoring, and what it takes to bring a new product to the festival industry. Expect to learn how pressure-sensitive barricades can save lives, why event safety should be a top priority, how to protect yourself in a dangerous crowd, and what the future of live entertainment looks like—and much more. Catherine Curtin https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-curtin-82003117b/ ====================== TBA timestamps ======================= Mentioned in the episode: Crowd Cushion https://crowdcushion.com/ https://www.instagram.com/crowd_cushion/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowd-cushion/ ======================= SUPPORT THE PODCAST Paypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country... Production: Shtrayfix events Hosts: David Lavrič, Jurij Jovan Intro track: ASTWØ - Cyber Theft David Lavrič 📷 https://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/ Jurij Jovan / Etmoth 📷 https://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/ SHTRAYFIX EVENTS Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/ TikTok 🎶 https://www.tiktok.com/@shtrayfix_events Facebook 📘 https://www.facebook.com/shtrayfix ============================================= Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.
Marko Verdenik is a seasoned expert in drug safety and harm reduction, helping reshape the conversation around substance use in Slovenia and region. What can we learn from a decade of monitoring the drug scene? Marko shares stories from his career at DrogArt, including the impact of MDMA, new trends in synthetic substances, and how club culture reflects society’s struggles. Explore the fine line between risk and responsibility, the role of education in reducing harm, and the future of substance testing—and much more. Marko Verdenik https://www.drogart.org/ekipa/marko-verdenik/ DrogArt https://www.drogart.org/ Photo by DrogArt ======================= TBA timestamps ======================= Mentioned in the episode: DrogArt https://www.drogart.org/ ======================= SUPPORT THE PODCAST Paypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country... Production: Shtrayfix events Hosts: David Lavrič, Jurij Jovan Intro track: ASTWØ - Cyber Theft David Lavrič 📷 https://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/ Jurij Jovan / Etmoth 📷 https://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/ SHTRAYFIX EVENTS Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/ TikTok 🎶 https://www.tiktok.com/@shtrayfix_events Facebook 📘 https://www.facebook.com/shtrayfix ============================================= Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.
In the 38th episode of the Backstage Podcast, we sit down with Carl Bergé aka Roman Berger. He is a DJ, producer and event promoter. We speak about his journey through life, from discovering his passion for electronic music in Melbourne to becoming a part of Berlin's nightlife scene. Roman shares his experiences of starting as a rap artist, transitioning to DJing, and founding his event brand, [coconut.concepts]. He opens up about the lessons learned in marketing while working as an event manager, the art of creating memorable moments on the dance floor, and the challenges of running events in a competitive industry. He also gives us a sneak peek into his latest music production. Carl Bergé Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/carl.berge44/ SoundCloud 🎶 https://soundcloud.com/carlberge YouTube 🎶 Hör 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ooyx-b_zkY Hör 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2twGOSPB0g ======================= 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:04:50 – Roman’s Background and Journey into Electronic Music 00:07:30 – First Experiences with Club Culture in Australia 00:12:15 – Nightlife in Melbourne vs Berlin 00:17:00 – The Social Energy of Nightlife 00:22:05 – Roman’s Transition from Rap to DJing 00:27:10 – Building a Set 00:31:30 – Reading the Crowd 00:36:00 – The Value of Music and Club Culture 00:42:30 – Balancing Work and Personal Enjoyment in the Industry 00:46:10 – Roman’s Ideal Festival Experience 00:54:00 – Hosting a Stage at Feel Festival 01:03:00 – The Story Behind [coconut.concepts] 01:09:30 – Memorable Moments with [coconut.concepts] 01:15:00 – Marketing in the Music Industry 01:27:30 – The Importance of Personal Branding for Artists 01:38:00 – Finding Inspiration and Staying Creative 01:45:00 – Lessons Learned 01:53:00 – Explaining Music to an Alien 01:55:00 – Roman’s Upcoming Release: "Feel Like a Winner" ======================= SUPPORT THE PODCAST Paypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country... Production: Shtrayfix events Hosts: David Lavrič, Jurij Jovan Intro track: ASTWØ - Cyber Theft David Lavrič 📷 https://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/ Jurij Jovan / Etmoth 📷 https://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/ SHTRAYFIX EVENTS Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/ TikTok 🎶 https://www.tiktok.com/@shtrayfix_events ============================================= Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.
In the 37th episode of the Backstage Podcast David and Jurij spoke with Rowan Goejiers, a friend they met on a vinyl market while working on their entrepreneurial exchange in Berlin back in 2022. Since then Rowan has worked on countless events as production crew, gaining skills in building up stages of various sizes, shapes and decorations. All while observing the broader needs of event management. Following his passion for music and big events and seeing the product market fit, he now founded his own brand Supreme Scents, which focuses on providing various smells to enhance the experience of eventgoers. Rowan shares his insights into psychology of scents and their benefits at the events. Expect to learn why scents are a powerful tool to evoke emotions, enhance memories, and create an overall pleasant environment. Rowan Goejiers Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/rowan_goeijers/ ======================= TBA timestams ======================= Mentioned in the episode: Supreme Scents https://supremescents.nl/en Vinyl Market Berlin https://www.thevinylmarket.de/ ======================= SUPPORT THE PODCAST Paypal 💙 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lavricdavid?country... Production: Shtrayfix events Hosts: David Lavrič, Jurij Jovan Intro track: ASTWØ - Cyber Theft David Lavrič 📷 https://www.instagram.com/david_shtrayfix/ Jurij Jovan / Etmoth 📷 https://www.instagram.com/etmoth_/ SHTRAYFIX EVENTS Instagram 📷 https://www.instagram.com/sfx_events/ TikTok 🎶 https://www.tiktok.com/@shtrayfix_events Facebook 📘 https://www.facebook.com/shtrayfix ============================================= Backstage podcast talks about the behind the scenes of the music industry. It's purpose is to share personal experiences and distribute knowledge of our guests among other industry professionals and entertain music enthusiasts whose interests go beyond just partying.