On Friday, January 10, we welcome Kiara Scuro, a very dynamic duo from London, is known for their signature surprise-filled sets. Joining them in Room 1, the elusive Artemis and Bexx will keep the dancefloor alive with dark, sleazy and downright explosive grooves. Kiara Scuro was born in 2016 as a radio show on Balamii Radio, where Rosie Ama and Nadia (known as ZaaZaa) have honed their craft through four years of monthly broadcasts....See more details

Control is about to host one of the most electrifying bands of our time. On May 10, 2025, Porridge Radio, the Brighton quartet renowned for their emotionally charged indie rock, will fill the room with their signature blend of jagged intensity and cathartic release. Porridge Radio are a London based band from the UK, formed in Brighton in 2015 around band leader Dana Margolin....See more details

Belgian dream pop-rock act Zimmerman, the new musical endeavour by Balthazar bassist Simon Casier, will perform in Bucharest this fall – April 5 at Control Club. Tickets are now available via Eventbook.ro. Making the most romantic record of the twenty-first century – that was the plan that Belgian singer-songwriter Simon Casier (better known as the bass player of acclaimed rock band Balthazar) had in mind....See more details

She Past Away, the dark wave / post-punk duo, is coming to Control on March 26, 2025. The duo consists of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forged a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances....See more details

Join the 5th edition of Mumush Festival happening in the valley of Adrianu Mare, Romania between the 13th and 18th of August, 2025. The word ‘Mumus’ refers to the Hungarian version of the ‘Bogeyman’ (like ‘Babau’ or ‘El Coco’). The Mumus has a different face in every household....See more details

The countdown to the New Year begins with a bang! Șuie Paparude returns to Control on December 30, continuing their much-loved tradition. Șuie Paparude, the oldest and most experienced Romanian breakbeat act, presented itself to the public in 1993, addressing an alternative-new-wave musical style....See more details

DITZ are coming to Control on April 7, 2025, with their highly anticipated second album, Never Exhale, set for release in January, 2025.  ‘Never Exhale’ is the sound of a band that hasn’t stopped for a breath. DITZ have toured relentlessly since the release of their first album ‘The Great Regression’ and even before that, travelling at least 100 days a year since COVID....See more details

On February 22, Mala comes for the first time at Control, joining the Black Rhino Residency series, which promotes well-established artists and forward-thinking acts from the realms of bass music. Mala will play on Riddim Bandits Sound System, offering a complete experience of the genre.  Born and raised in South Norwood, South London, Mala has played a pioneering role in UK music since the turn of the century....See more details

On Saturday, March 22, Clan of Xymox will take the stage at ctrl for a night of gothic and darkwave bliss. Since their formation in their native Holland their music has been constantly changing, always challenging and often quite breathtaking. A steady flow of critically acclaimed albums were released such as: Creatures (’99), Notes from The Underground (2001), Farewell (2003), Breaking Point (2006), In Love We Trust (2009), Darkest Hour (2011), Matters Of Mind, Body and Soul (2014) another timeless, deeply emotional Gothic record....See more details

The conference is SOLD OUT -- for now. If you didn't get a chance to book your spot, don't worry, you'll have one last opportunity: we've paused the sale now to make adjustments and accomodate the huge demand. Stay tuned for updates as we'll all be back with more passes on January 15, at 10AM.  The Power of Storytelling is an award-winning conference built on the idea that well-crafted stories can bridge divides, heal wounds, inspire action and create change....See more details