Italian Factory

Dublin, Ireland · Founded October 2004

House, Techno, Italian Club Sound

The Italian Factory was created in October 2004 by three friends, Marino Rispo, Gio Paolella, and Montana, who moved from Italy to Dublin in the late '90s seeking new opportunities. Marino was a DJ in Italy and saw huge potential in Dublin's unbelievable vibe.

Their first party at Mundo was too big, dispersing the crowd. Their second event at Spirit between Christmas and New Year's packed 500 people when the venue expected only 100. From there, everything took off.

The Italian Factory proved that Dublin could support midweek parties and that bringing international talent while building a local community could create something legendary. The recession eventually hit hard, people left, jobs were lost, and the economy crumbled. Their final party featured Uto Karem with only 70 people attending.

Signature Events

• Sin Wednesday nights
• Italian Factory TV: DJ interviews
• Life Festival (Body Tonic stage)

Resident DJs

• Dr. Flamer
• F.Experience
• DJ Cappy
• Latronix
• Marino Rispo

Venues

• Sin
• Spirit
• Cocoon
• The Hub
• Mischief
• Pygmalion
• Spy

Achievements

• Created Italian Factory TV
• Played at Life Festival
• Nominated for Best Irish Electronic Music Event (2010)
• People dancing on bars and tables at Sin

Philosophy

We had a real brand it was amazing!