#16: Phil Paulicelli, Founder of Soundz Organic, and Nocturnal Funktion

The Sleepless Sessions

"We believe in being that shining beacon to show people that in this scary world there's hidden gems. Its more about keeping your eyes and mind open to the beauty in everything and anything you might come through in life." -Phil Paulicelli |
Welcome to Episode 16 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!
On today's episode I sat down with my friend Phil Paulicelli. Phil has been making an incredible impact on the New England event landscape building a community, giving artists a platform to express themselves through curated events. On this episode we discuss Phil’s journey into Soundz Organic from the origin story, organizing events, working as a booking agent, building a brand, as well as his upcoming gathering ‘Nocturnal Funktion’.
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Time Stamps
(0:00) - Intro
(3:32) - Episode Start, Phil on growing up in NJ and moving to Providence
(5:29) - What was the defining moment that led you to starting Soundz Organic, and why you started it?
(10:04) - What led you to starting the Soundz OG's? Phil on being a booking agent
(11:39) - Phil's recommendations for artists on gaining exposure and getting their art out there
(13:03) - Phil's first show
(15:01) - Phil on working with Platforms (Venue in Providence, RI)
(19:22) - Phil's Funktion x Hennessey Sound Design Hybrid Rig
(21:50) - How did Covid affect Soundz Organic and how did they adopt?
(26:25) - What would your younger self if you were to go back to when you were starting Soundz Organic? and Phil on bringing members onto his team
(30:16) - Core beliefs with Soundz Organic
(32:45) - Phil on the scaling of Soundz Organic
(34:00) - Behind the name 'Nocturnal Funktion', Donald on festival experiences
(41:51) - Some of Phil's biggest inspirations in the music industry
(42:26) - The experience Phil has in store for us with Nocturnal Funktion
(45:18) - Phil on booking talent for Nocturnal Funkiton, and visual curation by the Cronus Project
(48:29) - Phil on handling burnout and his mental health pursuing entrepreneurship, and advice to entrepreneurs
(51:33) - Phil on Failure
(53:13) - Advice for those pursuing their passions
(53:41) - What does the word "Art" mean to Phil
(54:49) - Best ways to connect with Phil (links above)
(55:25) - Closing thoughts, end of episode
(56:10) - Outro