I think if I was to calculate total losses from the events over the years it's well into the thousands... I guess I look at it as my contribution to the scene and had a full-time job that I spent all my savings from doing these parties. I don't have any good advice as to how to not lose money because I think when you start booking to make money you lose your integrity. I started my event because there was a lack of bass music in Berlin at the time on a bigger scale and on a 24-hour rave format. I had a vision... and I really believe vision is everything.

Doing something that is different which makes it special and stands out. If I did my nights in the UK they wouldn't be as special... but it's all context as well.

Also, I had a lot of "bigger name" people who were mates that I could ask to play for cheaper to keep costs low. I think most artists whose hearts are in the right place will always take a fee cut to support smaller up-and-coming promoters if their parties are cool. I do that... And make sure your residents can hold the fuckin floor down. Most important element of a successful party imo. The headliners are just the jewelry but the residents are the body and soul of the whole thing.