About us - Our strength is our community

We believe that our strength lies in our authentic approach, which puts local community development at the center of everything we do.

CEMC was founded by a group of artists, DJs, and music professionals who saw an opportunity to create a space where electronic music culture could thrive beyond the dancefloor. From the beginning, our mission has been to build an event that fosters collaboration, education, and connection — offering more than just a party, but a place for creative professionals to grow, learn, and engage.

Founding partners
3
Events worked
+1000
Events produced
+100

Our culture - With teamwork we can build the world we want

We are a group of artists and entrepreneurs who share the same passions and values.

  • Loyalty. Our team looks out for one another - this is our core foundation.
  • Creativity. We care about doing things creatively for the sake of self-expression.
  • Education. We have experience that we want to pass down to the next generation.

Team

  • Matthew Pest

    Co-Founder / Musical Programming

  • John Rynecki

    Co-Founder / Educational Programming

  • Nikhil Gidwani

    Co-Founder / Marketing & Design

  • Mindy Sherman

    Creative Consulting

  • Kara Dover

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Ken Sheldon

    Vendors / Sponsorships

  • Adam Pecho

    Design

  • Kim Yeoh

    Queen Publisher

  • Hari Pudipeddi

    Wellness

It all starts here

Our offices

  • Chicago
    2021 S Throop St
    Chicago, IL 60608