Dance. Connect. Belong.
Help us make the magic happen. We’re building this community arts and music project in the Alpujarra from scratch, and we need hands, hearts, and minds to bring it to life. We’re looking for artists, musicians, DJs, and creative thinkers to co-create something extraordinary. Let’s bring music, art, fire arts, circus, and rhythm to the Alpujarra Granada region in a way that sparks connection, wonder, and joy. Read on to learn more.
Our Foundations
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Total Transparency
We believe in honest dialogue and transparency in everything we do — from event planning in Órgiva and the surrounding Alpujarra to community collaboration.
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Active Participation
Everyone belongs here. We celebrate all identities, bodies, and backgrounds in a safe, inclusive, and vibrant cultural space.
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Care + Respect
Your well-being comes first. We create physically and emotionally safe spaces at all our music and art events in Granada and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Creative Manifesto
AlpuParties was born to unite the Alpujarra through music, art, and creative performance, creating spaces where people feel connected, welcomed, and inspired. Beyond throwing parties, we aim to weave community, support local artists, and celebrate diversity — offering safe, inclusive, unforgettable events that nourish both body and soul.
We want everyone to leave with joy, connection, and renewed energy, knowing they’ve been part of something meaningful: a celebration that sparks curiosity, collaboration, and hope for the world we share.
Values + Principles
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Inclusion: Everyone is welcome; all identities and backgrounds are celebrated.
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Transparency & Communication: Clear information and honest dialogue guide everything we do.
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Safety: Community well-being is a priority — physically, emotionally, and socially.
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Creativity & Wonder: We value artistic expression, experimentation, and experiences that inspire awe.
We reject poorly organized, repetitive, or exclusive spaces. Our goal is to create cultural events in the Alpujarra that inspire curiosity, connection, and joy from start to finish.
Action + Impact
AlpuParties brings its mission to life by:
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Creating diverse, creative, and safe music, art, and fire arts events, including circus performances.
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Collaborating with local artists, DJs, and businesses in the Alpujarra and Granada to co-create shared experiences.
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Fostering community connection through pre- and post-event activities, accessible spaces, and clear communication.
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Prioritizing care and inclusion, with clear guidelines, basic first aid, and spaces where everyone feels welcome.
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Managing resources sustainably and reinvesting in future events.
We measure success through active audience engagement, recurring attendance, artist and attendee diversity, and community participation.
Allies, collaborators, and attendees are essential: artists bring creativity, volunteers support logistics and safety, and participants shape the energy and connection of each gathering. Together, we create a vibrant, welcoming, and sustainable cultural space in the Alpujarra.
FAQs
1. Why does AlpuParties exist beyond throwing parties?
We exist to bring the Alpujarra community together. There’s a diverse mix of people here, and we want to create a space that feels welcoming for everyone — a project rooted in community and giving back.
2.What values are non-negotiable for us?
Inclusivity, clear communication, transparency, and safety.
3. Who are we trying to serve, include, or inspire?
People across the Alpujarra region — from Órgiva to Granada — including local businesses, artists, neighbors, families, and teens.
4. What makes AlpuParties different from other events?
There’s little else offering the kind of music, art, and performance experiences we bring, combined with space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity in the Sierra Nevada region.
5. How can our allies, collaborators, and attendees participate?
Collaborators co-create experiences, bringing skills, creativity, and energy. Allies (volunteers, mentors, adult supervisors) support logistics, operations, and safety. Attendees shape the vibe through participation, feedback, and respectful connection. Everyone helps make the space welcoming, safe, and inspiring.
About Us
Leo – Vision & Sound
Leo is a DJ and the driving force behind AlpuParties. This project is his “creature,” born from the desire to create a new space for music and connection in the Alpujarra and Granada. From talent scouting to laying the foundations of the association, Leo is fully involved at every step to make this vision real.
Syd – Community & Coordination
Syd brings community strategy, relational intelligence, and creative direction to AlpuParties. They previously managed a large Burning Man sound camp, bringing experience in immersive, collaborative festival environments. Syd helps weave connections, support collaboration, and ensure the project grows in alignment with its values of inclusion, creativity, and sustainable culture.