Mark Cuban‘s putting some money on pop-punk, as the billionaire businessman has made an investment in Burwoodland, the live events producer behind Emo Night Brooklyn, Gimme Gimme Disco and Broadway Rave.
Burwoodland declined to give financial details on how much Cuban has invested, only calling the development “an important milestone” as the company continues to expand from its New York headquarters into more parts of the U.S., Canada and Europe.
“It’s time we all got off our asses, left the house and had fun,” Cuban said in a statement. “Alex and Ethan know how to create amazing memories and experiences that people plan their weeks around. In an AI world, what you do is far more important than what you prompt.”
Burwoodland, founded by co-CEOS Alex Badanes and Ethan Maccoby, has built its business off of affordable live events centered around genre-based DJ sets. Emo Night Brooklyn is tailored to pop-punk and emo music, Gimme Gimme Disco is ABBA-inspired and Broadway Rave tailors to musical theater fans. The company’s sold over 1.5 million tickets, Burwoodland said, and other strategic investors in the company include music industry vets like manager Izzy Zivkovic and concert promoter Peter Shapiro.
“Ethan and I started this company because we know firsthand how powerful it is to find your people through the music you love,” Badanes said in a statement. “That sense of community shaped our lives, and creating spaces where others can feel that connection has always been our purpose. Having the confidence of an investor as respected and accomplished as Mark is a tremendous honor.”
As Maccoby added: “None of this would be possible without our team. For a group as small as ours, their creativity, passion, and relentless dedication are the driving force behind everything we do. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and excited for what’s ahead.”
