Project X Cologne is a community-driven event concept built around the idea of creating a safe space for people who are looking for more than a standard club night. Founded by Sam over five years ago, the Project originally started as a series of unique ''Bring Your Own Booze'' House Parties hosted in constantly changing locations across Cologne, each one with its own atmosphere, crowd, and energy.
Since 2023, Project X has evolved into a professionally curated event series while staying true to its original spirit: bringing people together through creative concepts, carefully selected music, and unforgettable experiences. Every event is designed as its own individual project, with a completely different theme, sound, visual identity, specials, and location.
From rooftops and penthouses to hidden spaces, Project X focuses on creating immersive events that stand out from traditional club culture. Each edition includes unique highlights and interactive specials inspired by the event’s concept, making every night feel different and giving the community a reason to come back for the next experience.
Founder
Sam
Sam is a 27-year-old creative entrepreneur born in Thailand, raised in Belgium, shaped by a year in Barcelona, and living in Germany since 2015. Since June 2022, he has been based in Cologne, where he founded Project X Cologne with the vision of creating more than just another nightlife event.
His passion for bringing people together started early through small-scale house parties while working as a tutor in the student residence he lived in. What began as intimate BYOB gatherings with changing locations and handpicked crowds gradually evolved into a growing community and a professionally curated event concept.
Driven by the idea of creating a safe space beyond traditional club culture, Sam built Project X Cologne around unique experiences, immersive themes, carefully curated music concepts, and constantly changing locations. His focus has always been on creating authentic events that connect people, creativity, and atmosphere while making every edition feel completely different from the last.
co Host / DJ
Claas
Claas aka ‘’HEBBi’’ is a 25-year-old creative born and raised in Cologne who has always had a passion for planning, organizing, and bringing ideas to life. Since 2023, he has been part of the Project X Cologne team, where he is responsible for operational management, DJ bookings, and performing as one of the event’s resident DJs. With over seven years of experience in the gastronomy and event industry, he combines creative vision with hands-on expertise and a deep understanding of nightlife culture.
Alongside his growing presence within Cologne’s club scene as DJ and producer HEBBi, his focus is on elevating Project X Cologne to the next level while preserving the original spirit, authenticity, and community-driven vision the event was built on. His goal is to continuously develop the event into a unique experience platform that connects music, people, and creative concepts beyond the boundaries of traditional nightlife.
IT / Media
Ben
DJ and Producer by Night.
Cybersecurity, Data Science and Machine Learning Engineer by Daytime.
Here to make things look cool and for the free Drinks.