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Interested in joining the Awakenus Org?
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We're so proud to have an amazing team spearheading The Awakenus Org!
We're so proud to have an amazing team spearheading The Awakenus Org!
The structure of The Awakenus Org includes committee members, leads and managers. Major decisions are made by a committee. Some committee members are benefactors who contribute funding to the festival.
The structure of The Awakenus Org includes committee members, leads and managers. Major decisions are made by a committee. Some committee members are benefactors who contribute funding to the festival.
Will Janus (HE/HIM)
Will Janus (HE/HIM)
Community Lead modernmusicet@gmail.com
Will Janus is a cornerstone of Birmingham's vibrant electronic music scene, a creative force whose journey began as a DJ in 2014. His passion for the local community was reignited upon his return to Birmingham in 2022, inspired by the community-driven "Fat Stack Tuesday" from Samacca Sounds. Since then, Will has become a true production innovator, acquiring his own lasers and elevating the visual experience of shows across the city. As the creative mind behind the high-energy projects JAMURAI and the acclaimed FEEL TRIP series, he has consistently delivered unforgettable visual experiences, including the immersive FEEL TRIP 360 and the unique psytrance experience, SUNAJ.
Beyond the spectacle, Will is a dedicated advocate for the community. He is the founder of Modern Music Entertainment LLC, a business providing top-tier event management, production services, and visual support for promoters such as Slinger Entertainment, Nu Saga, and Wubmaster Productions. His deep involvement with the Awakenus festival includes providing lasers at the original Welcome Home stage in 2023 and helping lead B.A.S.S. Camp, a theme camp and stage from Awakenus 2025. Will also actively collaborates with the non-profit B.A.S.S. (Birmingham Alliance for Safer Spaces) to promote harm reduction, ensuring the EDM community remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. His passion, technical skill, and commitment to community make him an indispensable leader within Awakenus and the Birmingham music scene as a whole.
Beyond the spectacle, Will is a dedicated advocate for the community. He is the founder of Modern Music Entertainment LLC, a business providing top-tier event management, production services, and visual support for promoters such as Slinger Entertainment, Nu Saga, and Wubmaster Productions. His deep involvement with the Awakenus festival includes providing lasers at the original Welcome Home stage in 2023 and helping lead B.A.S.S. Camp, a theme camp and stage from Awakenus 2025. Will also actively collaborates with the non-profit B.A.S.S. (Birmingham Alliance for Safer Spaces) to promote harm reduction, ensuring the EDM community remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. His passion, technical skill, and commitment to community make him an indispensable leader within Awakenus and the Birmingham music scene as a whole.
Dr. Eagle (HE/HIM)
Dr. Eagle (HE/HIM)
Safety Lead 334-796-2216
Dr. Eagle has played both in front of and behind the decks and worked in party organization for over a decade. Burns, festivals, events, parties- just look up and you may see him there. An Awakenus OG, he will be holding it down on the medical front. Also he will help with transportation needs for the festival as he is the golf cart plug (hit him up if you want one!).
Patrick Kascak (He/Him)
Patrick Kascak (He/Him)
Sound Pyro/Music Lead blackmountainsoundsystem@gmail.com
Patrick Kascak is the "Lord of the Sound" for the sound system collective Black Mountain Sound, based in Georgia. Black Mountain Sound is available for gigs in the Southeastern United States. They specialize in HOQS sound equipment, including custom-built kicktops and subwoofers.
Patrick also leads Heathen Life Theme camp. He's responsible for keeping the fires in check during Awakenus and ensures we comply with sound decibel level limits set by the venue.
Gem (we/us)
Gem (we/us)
Gem is the mother of Awakenus, a festival conceived by many others. In 2027, her contributions to Awakenus will be focused on advising the committee in making the festival more sustainable with an increased emphasis on the safety and well-being of participants.
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