Cercle Needs Us: The Beautiful Dream Faces a Harsh Reality

We all share a favorite Cercle memory that profoundly touched our souls. Today, this legendary platform faces severe financial difficulties and desperately needs our help. After a decade of offering free musical magic, the founder Derek Barbolla shared some heartbreaking news.

The Fight to Keep the Music Playing

Ten years ago, Derek Barbolla launched Cercle with a bold, unprecedented vision. He wanted to film talented artists in extraordinary locations around the globe. He started the project with a humble 10,000€ budget and immense passion. The passionate team bought a few GoPros, microphones, a computer, and a mixer. They took a massive leap of faith into the unknown electronic music world. Since that day, they successfully produced over 200 spectacular shows worldwide. Do you remember when you first watched FKJ perform at the Salar de Uyuni? The endless Bolivian salt flat perfectly mirrored the bright, expansive sky. The dedicated crew hauled generators, heavy cameras, and live instruments across a harsh desert. FKJ masterfully looped his saxophone, guitar, and keyboards while the breathtaking sun set. As countless fans expressed online, watching that magnificent performance made them feel instantly less alone. Millions of us watched that specific set and felt a profound, emotional connection. Their 35-person crew always pushed creative boundaries to continuously surprise the audience. They bravely risked everything to create unique, timeless memories for everyone.

Unfortunately, the harsh economic reality finally caught up with their beautiful dream. As confirmed by recent reports from Beatportal and EDM House Network, operational taxes increased significantly. Following the pandemic, production costs drastically skyrocketed across the entire globe. Their profit margins shrank to alarming levels over the past two years. The organizers carried the heavy weight of these risky bets for years. Eventually, the fragile financial balance they maintained simply broke down completely. This tremendous strain brings a painful and immediate consequence for the community. Cercle sadly must cancel the highly anticipated Cercle Festival in Mexico. The dedicated organizers cannot deliver the event under their usual high standards.

"The Cercle Festival in Mexico will unfortunately be cancelled as the event can no longer be delivered under the conditions it was designed and planned for."

Derek and his remarkable team feel deeply sorry about this disappointing update. They know many fans made travel plans and eagerly awaited the festival. If you bought a ticket, Cercle will automatically process your refund within 24 to 48 hours. Now, the dedicated team actively asks for our community support to survive. For the first time ever, you can directly fund the project by purchasing exclusive merchandise. Every single purchase automatically enters you into a draw to win a collector archive item. If you cannot afford to buy anything right now, Derek completely understands your situation. You can still support them heavily by liking, sharing, and leaving warm comments. Every small digital action boosts their morale and helps them tremendously.

Cercle sincerely promises to keep fighting hard for our vibrant music community. All their incredible past videos will remain completely free on their YouTube channel. They built a beautiful cultural legacy together, and nobody can undo that. Let us stand together and actively support the visionary crew who gave us so many goosebumps. Which breathtaking Cercle set changed your life, and how will you support them today?