NOBODY REALLY LISTENS TO TECHNO?
Maybe this time our beloved Slim Shady is not entirely right, or at least not in the case of Colombia, since just 4 days before the 5th edition of the most anticipated techno festival of the year, all tickets on the face of the earth were sold out, proving that the rave scene in Colombia is vibrating more than ever and that the roots of the most iconic tree in the city have managed to spread throughout the country, to the point of sheltering under its branches around 17 thousand people who love good techno.
What was experienced last Saturday at Baumfest was a more than convincing example of what the movement has achieved, and we can safely say that this is, in large part, thanks to the trajectory of Baum itself, the club that since it opened its doors to the public in 2013, has managed to position itself as the most emblematic rave club in Colombia, where over the course of 6 years multiple sets by local, national and international artists have been heard, giving life to a sanctuary for those who love to dance at 128 beats per minute.
More than just a creative epiphany, Baum is brought to life by its vision. It has sought to go beyond just being another Bogotá club. It has sought to become a concept, a community, a creed for those who love to step on its soil, thus marking a before and after in the Colombian scene. And who doesn't want to be surrounded by good music and good energy? The atmosphere at Baum, Baumfest, and all its variations, is the same one that has united thousands of people throughout human history to achieve monumental milestones: an atmosphere of brotherhood, in which the number one priority is to welcome under the tree anyone who simply wants to have a great time and never end that feeling of feeling the bass rumble throughout their body.
In other words, Baum has broken it, he's breaking it, and he'll continue to break it. The fact of having a vision 10 steps ahead of what's happening in the Colombian music scene has managed to create a collective that is increasingly larger, more captivating, and more diverse, so much so that it's listed as one of the most coveted clubs in Latin America. And you definitely can't expect anything less from a place with the grace of causing anyone who lives music under the tree to perceive a different way of seeing the world and feel comfortable doing it, from a place that has made a difference and has set precedents to inspire other dreamers to take it out of the park, to bet everything, to be unique, and to create incredible things that manage to penetrate the hearts of thousands of people.
