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.