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.
