Mihai Păun is the founder and CEO of Electric Castle, one of Romania’s leading music festivals, set to celebrate its 12th edition in 2026. Together with his team, he has built a festival recognized for its innovation and strong European appeal, now a reference point for creativity, sustainability, and artistic ambition. In just over a decade, Electric Castle has become a true community festival, built with an audience that keeps coming back and helps shape its identity and spirit.

With a background in mathematics and economics but a long-standing passion for music and festival culture, Mihai began by developing smaller entertainment projects in Romania, a path that ultimately led to Electric Castle. Under his leadership, the festival has helped reshape Romania’s live events landscape, inspiring new initiatives and contributing to a modern festival culture that was missing for years.