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On September 7th and 8th, 2024, DWMT la Conac festival opens its gates once again for a unique experience, organized by DIUD in collaboration with POINT. The authentic landscape of the Udriște-Năsturel Mansion will come alive with a mix of live music, contemporary art, captivating debates, and delicious culinary experiences, transforming the estate into a place of discovery and connection.

An Eclectic Line-Up for Two Days of Music and Art

On Saturday, September 7th, the Main Stage will feature performances by Kerala Dust, Satoshi, Dora Gaitanovici, HVNDS (Lite), Delta Pe Obraz, Prima Dragoste, Simona Delegeanu, and Hardplay (warm-up).

The Forest Stage will host Anna Hauss, Krrysopher, Elven Bird, and a surprise act. At the Arcades DJ Booth, Dragoș Petrișor will keep the atmosphere lively, while the Textural Stage will present Bălan & Neon Cola and Sian Brie.

On Sunday, September 8th, the Main Stage continues with performances by Om La Lună, Mihail acoustic, Kadjavsi, Dimitri’s Bats, The Kryptonite Sparks, Alex Purje & Mindthegap Trio, Musspell, Paul Tihan & Andra Andriucă.

The Forest Stage will feature recitals by Diana Căldăraru, Jazz Quarters Trio, and Luna Maar. AIM + WALL will take over the Arcades DJ Booth for a set to close the festival.

“The DWMT project, supported by Diud, was born out of our desire to remain active, explore, build new relationships, and grow, even when it seemed like there was nothing left to do. In this context, the festival emerged naturally. After a few public events, we realized there was both demand from participants and a great passion from us. So, we decided to embark on this journey. We had the patience to let things fall into place and were fortunate to meet the right people to organize a festival as we envisioned. We are only at the second edition, and we are confident it will be at least as successful as last year. So we look to the future and continue building under this platform, DWMT.” Andrei Gheorghe, co-founder of DWMT la Conac.

Continuing Collaboration with Women in Music Romania

The collaboration with Women in Music Romania continues with daily discussion panels on relevant topics, such as “Public Perception and Opportunities in Art” and “Creative Courage – How Artists Turn Fear into Impact,” featuring guests and moderators from the industry.

On Saturday, at the Forest Stage, the discussion will focus on public perception and opportunities in art, with speakers including Alex Coțofană (Marketing Manager Global Records), Alina Bălan (PR Global Records), Ovidiu Saracan (musician), and Andra Rotariu (Artist Manager).

On Sunday, the same stage will explore the theme of creative courage, discussing how artists transform fear into impact, with interventions from Ileana Sebe (Managing Director Next Advertising), Doru Pușcașu (leader of Om La Lună), Heracleea Lateș (Architect), and Cristina Oltean (Head of Digital Women in Music Romania).

Both sessions will be moderated by Larisa Bernaschi.

Visual Arts

Alongside music, the festival will celebrate visual arts with the exhibition “We Lived Good Lives,” curated by Medina Pop, inviting the public to explore deep themes related to life and memory through the works of over 20 Romanian artists. Among them are Nadina Stoica, Vlad Nancă, Sergiu Chihaia, Ioana Aron, Lucian Hrisav, Traian Cherecheș, Luca Florian, Andreea Badea, Ileana Sebe, Alexandru Ranga, and Mircea Barac, each contributing to a collective story about identity and memory.

“Memory shapes our identities, influences our decisions, and connects us with both what was before us and what will be after us. From the fleeting beauty of a childhood landscape, evoking warmth and nostalgia for the ease of being, to abstract forms that convey the elusive, dreamy quality of a distant memory, art is a poignant reference to how the past continuously shapes the present. ‘We Lived Good Lives’ is, in fact, a celebration of life as we know it. Whether you let it work on your intersections and recollections or allow the perspective on others’ experiences to dominate, this exhibition reclaims the importance of art in preserving individual and collective stories, in relation to our human nature and the sense of a non-human future.” Medina Pop.

Culinary Experiences Complement the Festival

The festival’s food & drink area brings together a selection that reflects the organizers’ passion for authentic flavors and quality local businesses. POINT offers a selection of cocktails and drinks that elevate the festival standard, while friends from NOUA BAR, Arrosticini, Arepas Colombianas, Mori.colive de viata, Grain Trip, and Butter come with a mix of flavors not to be missed.

Access and Practical Details

The festival opens its gates daily at 2:00 PM and ends at 2:00 AM. A dedicated parking area is available, but alternative transport via special buses is recommended—tickets can be purchased from tickets.dwmt.ro, and then validated at dwmt.ro/transport, where all necessary details are available.

For children, an interactive play area is prepared, featuring recycling and sustainability activities, workshops offered by Nature Talks & McDonald’s, and creative games like Imagination Playground with oversized blocks. Adults can explore a design and lifestyle shop curated by Sânziana Pop, featuring local brands such as The Edit, Mare Le Store, Ototo, Mottom, Peppermint, and Inside Home.

Partnerships and Local Support

DWMT la Conac benefits from the visionary support of POINT and the Udriște-Năsturel Mansion, along with trusted partners: Schweppes, Banca Transilvania, McDonald’s, Malfy Gin, and Mobila Dalin, contributing to making this festival a unique experience, perfectly integrated into the mansion’s landscape.

DWMT la Conac: An Experience You Shouldn’t Miss

DWMT la Conac is a must-experience festival, an invitation to explore, discover, and connect authentically with music, art, and nature. Directly on the estate, among sculptures and to the sounds of live music. You don’t come for a big name, but because you know every detail is carefully curated. It’s where you can discover new favorite artists and enjoy surprising moments, perhaps even an unexpected performance by an iconic artist.

Photo by DWMT la Conac

Children under 12 have free access to the DWMT La Conac festival. Tickets for the event and updated information can be found on the festival’s official website tickets.dwmt.ro and on iabilet.ro.

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About DWMT la Conac

DWMT la Conac, in collaboration with POINT, is the only arts and music festival in southern Romania, organized at the Udriște-Năsturel Mansion in Herăști, Giurgiu County, on an estate full of chestnut trees and flowers that hosts the oldest Romanian civil architecture monument made of stone. It is a two-day festival that promotes synergy between the public and artists, between culture and fun, between the exclusive and the familiar, between a historic place and a contemporary vibe. Each edition of DWMT la Conac enjoys an eclectic musical lineup and carefully curated visual arts exhibitions, along with a sophisticated gourmet-style culinary experience.

About DWMT

DWMT is a niche music platform with a curatorial approach for emerging artists and beyond. The platform promotes and documents live music through high-quality cinematic productions focused on aesthetics. It also delivers content through experimental and limited-access events.

Diud, Where’s My Tune? is a sub-brand developed by DIUD, with its own identity and story, both online and offline.

Organizers: Diud, POINT
Sponsors: Schweppes, Banca Transilvania, McDonald’s Romania, Malfy Gin
Partners: Iabilet.ro, Mobila Dalin
A festival loved by Radio Guerrilla.

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