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Los Angeles has no shortage of nightlife, but the most unforgettable experiences aren’t happening in clubs with $30 covers. They’re happening under bridges, inside empty industrial rooms, in abandoned backlots, and in makeshift studios. They’re happening in the DIY scene — the underground world where music, art, and community come together without permission, without corporate sponsorship, and without ego.
On December 7th, something special is returning to that world. (link: https://partiful.com/e/mzqKqdsVrAHChYCta7GM?source=share)
A fully independent DIY art and music show — curated by a collective of organizers who prefer to stay anonymous — will take over a hidden location in Cypress Park, running from 8pm to around 2 or 3am. Nearly 100 people have already RSVP’d, with more expected to do so before the address is released on the day of the event. The event promises 1-of-1 clothing, live graffiti, experimental music sets, and some of LA’s most innovative young artists.
“It’s immersive, intimate, and it hits you in a way that regular parties can’t,” the organizer told me. “DIY shows just feel different — like you’re somewhere you weren’t supposed to find, but you’re glad you did.”
A Philosophy of Staying Hidden
When I asked the organizer why they keep everything underground and low-visibility, the answer was immediate:
“These events are meant to feel hidden. Not public,” they told me.
“If you don’t know about it, you just aren’t tapped in yet — which is okay. But that’s how we keep the crowd curated.”
It’s not exclusivity. It’s protection — for the art, the people, and the energy.
In a city where “underground aesthetic” is now a marketing strategy, this show rejects that entire idea. No sponsors, no VIP, no influencer booths, no flash photography setups. Just people creating a world for the sake of creating it.
“It’s better for safety, but also the art itself is meant to exist in this universe,” the organizer added.This isn’t an event designed to go viral. It’s an event designed to be remembered.
Built on Zero Dollars and Maximum Imagination
Built on Zero Dollars and Maximum Imagination
gho$tn0te.d!y has no budget.
Everything is powered by volunteers — artists, friends, musicians, and people who want to build something beautiful for the community.
“It’s created by the people, for the people, out of love,” the organizer said. Setup, teardown, cleanup, lighting, safety, sound, and the entire flow of the night are handled internally.
Power comes from generators and battery packs.
No outlets.
No stage.
No permission.
“It gives us the freedom to choose ANYwhere as our venue.”They told me about a previous event where someone managed to siphon electricity from a random outdoor outlet — until a neighbor unplugged the entire setup. This time, they’re avoiding that.
The Lineup: Sound That Bends Reality
The Lineup: Sound That Bends Reality
The music lineup is intentionally chaotic and experimental — a blend of electronic, industrial, noise, ambient, and sounds that don’t fit any genre at all.
Performances by:
@bbblissssssssss
@balloonxm
@korpi__
@jerfboi
@necklace1997
@morenoizemusic
@deathgymx
? + ?? + ??? (secret performers)
@rkmidnight
@remove.recur
@lennyj.13
and special guests
These aren’t sets you’ve heard before. They’re unpredictable, improvised, and shaped by the environment itself. The bridge, the metal, the concrete, the dust — everything becomes part of the sound.
@rkmidnight
@deathgymx
@lennyj.13
@jerfboi
A Vendor & Artist Showcase Like No Other
A Vendor & Artist Showcase Like No Other
This event features some of LA’s strongest rising artists and designers — each bringing their own world to the night.
Vendors and artists include:
@popcutiebeauty
@citykidweekendapparel
@internetvoice
@lunaloteriac
@tomboi.barbi
@whatahabit
@pulpolibri
@cykadelic_47
@ivylangston.jpg
@maxso
@priveendeavors
@metalc0re
@gummy.gutz
@suenosdemiraza
@peakshq
@scribblescookies
and more
@ivylangston.jpg
@cykadelic_47
@whatahabit
@tomboi.barbi
The Crowd: A Community That Doesn’t Exist Elsewhere
The Crowd: A Community That Doesn’t Exist Elsewhere
When you ask who shows up to these events, the organizer says something that explains everything:
“We attract people who are passionate about art for themselves. People who dress how they want, who create, who participate — not people who come for hype.”
Think early 2000s rave energy — but without the costume nostalgia. Think kids who redesign thrift clothes, weld jewelry in their bedrooms, paint their jackets, or glitch video art on their laptops. They aren’t there just to be seen. They’re there to feel something.
The Misconceptions
From the outside, DIY events get judged fast. People assume it’s chaotic, unsafe, it’s rebellious for the sake of rebellion, it’s illegal raves thrown by “punk kids”
The organizer pushes back:
“What they’re missing is the unification of extremely talented unknown artists… and feelings you can ONLY get from something this curated.”
Everyone cleans after. Everyone respects the space. Everyone watches out for each other. It’s not about breaking rules.
It’s about building community where none existed before.
A Video-Game-Like World Under a Bridge
A Video-Game-Like World Under a Bridge
The last DIY show looked like something pulled straight out of a glitched PS2 game. One person — who always stays unnamed — brings in all the sound and lighting gear, transforming the space into a surreal, video-game-like world under a bridge.
Think a barrel fire glowing in the corner, a random shopping cart sitting in the pit, an abandoned car people leaned against, metal scaffolding you could climb, graffiti-covered walls, and LED strips slicing through the dust. People moved around like NPCs in a dream — chaotic, low-poly, and completely alive.
Safety, Codes, and the Unspoken Rules
Safety, Codes, and the Unspoken Rules
DIY spaces only work because everyone follows the same unspoken code — the rules nobody says out loud, but everyone knows. No bright flashlights. Wear running shoes. Respect the space. No hate, no harassment. Look out for each other. Leave no trace. Bring good energy. Be ready for an adventure.
And yes — getting into this event literally means slipping through a hole in a fence and climbing down a small ladder. It’s not a party. It’s a journey.
How to Tap In
How to Tap In
For updates, location info, or to RSVP, visit the official event link:
https://partiful.com/e/mzqKqdsVrAHChYCta7GM?source=share
You can also follow the event page on Instagram:
@ghostnOte.diy
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
In a city consumed by branding, content, and algorithms, shows like gho$tn0te.d!y remind people what real art spaces feel like.
As the organizer said to me:
“This is a safe, fully non-judgmental space for discovering beautiful artists in an unforgettable experience. Something that creates memories and stories that’ll be told forever.”
This event exists because people keep it alive — people who build, create, share, and show up without needing anything in return.
Welcome to gho$tn0te.d!y.
The real underground.
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