Paranoia Festival – Third Edition (September 2024)

The third edition of Paranoia Festival took place on September 28–29, 2024, continuing its mission to merge music, culture, and open dialogue on mental health. Held across two locations in Milan, this year’s edition attracted over 3,000 participants, featured 15 international guests and artists, and marked a new milestone in institutional engagement and audience activation — all while remaining a completely cost-free experience for the public.

With an estimated reach of 300,000 to 350,000 users through social media marketing and over 8,000 data entries collected, Paranoia Festival once again demonstrated its growing relevance as a cultural and social platform for Italy’s youth.

Day One – Music Festival (September 28th)

Held at Idroscalo Milano (Tribune entrance) from 16:30 to 04:30, Day One delivered a high-energy open-air club experience featuring a standout lineup:

Davide Squillace, Shermanology, Munir Nadir, and Tommy Soul led the night, supported by a roster of emerging and established names including Andrea Salvaggio, Aznamir, Carloalberto, Dante, DDCMP, Ferrari, Giorgio di Majo, GLF’s, Guglielmo Morandini, and Pabie.
The event combined immersive scenography and audiovisual production with the festival’s social focus, inviting audiences to celebrate while remaining connected to deeper themes of personal and collective well-being.

Day Two – “What Music Says” (September 29th)

Titled “What Music Says – Peer Support & Collective Dialogue,” Day Two was hosted at Viale Pasubio 5, Milan, from 17:00 to 19:00. This edition’s focus was on peer-to-peer support, encouraging open discussion about mental health between young people, creatives, and professionals.

The panel featured prominent guests including Chiara Maiuri, Daniele Mencarelli, Francesco Bruni, Irbis, Klaus, and Vincenzo Crea. Moderated by Jolanda Renga and representatives from Paranoia Festival, the session offered an inclusive space for storytelling, reflection, and mutual understanding — amplifying voices often overlooked in institutional dialogue.

The edition was carried out with the support and patronage of Comune di Milano, Progetto Itaca, Ordine degli Psicologi della Lombardia, and +Pari-Pare, further strengthening the festival’s impact at the intersection of youth, culture, and mental health.

Paranoia Festival – Second Edition (March 2024)

The second edition of Paranoia Festival took place in March 2024 as a two-day Indoor Edition at BASE Milano, expanding the festival’s cultural vision and commitment to mental health awareness through both music and dialogue. With increased visibility and engagement — audience reach growing by over 30% — the festival continued to resonate deeply with its core demographic of students and young professionals aged 18 to 30.

Day One – Music Festival (March 1st)

Hosted in Sala1400 at BASE Milano, Day One brought together 1,400 attendees for an immersive club experience. The night featured live and DJ performances from a carefully curated lineup, including:

Vitess (Live), Lola Palmer, Sam Ruffillo, Scalarandis, Giorgio di Majo, and Giorgio Thayder.
Through sound, movement, and scenography, the evening celebrated connection and collective release — reminding everyone that music remains a powerful tool for emotional exploration and expression.

Day Two – Emotional Education (March 3rd)

The second day shifted toward reflection and dialogue with the talk series “What Music Says – Talk, Listen, Heal,” held in BASE Milano’s Via Bergognone space. Themed around “Emotional Education,” the session invited guests to explore how we talk about, listen to, and process emotions — especially within creative and youth-driven communities.

The panel featured:
Chiara Maiuri, Cristina Migliorero, Gianmaria, Giulia Taviani, Giulia Tosoni, and Jolanda Renga.
Together, they unpacked the language of emotional well-being, the challenges of vulnerability, and the role of music in building more emotionally aware spaces for the next generation.

Paranoia Festival – First Edition (September 2023)

DAY1

The inaugural edition of Paranoia Festival took place on September 8, 2023, at Le Jardin au Bord du Lac, Milan, bringing together a powerful blend of music, culture, and dialogue on mental health. With headliners like Lee Foss, Emmanuelle, Protopapa, and Mike Dem, the night delivered 12 hours of non-stop music across multiple stages, accompanied by installations and immersive experiences.

The event attracted over 2,000 attendees, primarily students and young professionals aged between 18 and 30. A vibrant and balanced audience — 47% women and 53% men — filled the venue, contributing to an electrifying and inclusive atmosphere. Paranoia Festival’s online reach through Meta platforms topped 213,000 users in 30 days, while traditional press coverage added an estimated 300,000 impressions.

DAY2

On September 9, the festival continued with a cultural session hosted at Librosteria, Milan, under the theme "Il linguaggio del benessere mentale" (“The Language of Mental Well-Being”). The conversation explored how young people today talk about — or struggle to talk about — emotional health.

The panel featured psychologist Chiara Maiuri, actress Carolina Sala, and influencer Lorenzo Luporini, who shared personal insights, reflections, and tools for navigating mental well-being in a performance-driven world.

This second day reinforced Paranoia’s mission to create a space not only for celebration, but for honest dialogue, awareness, and emotional literacy — using culture as a catalyst for change.