What does a party look like when young people help create it themselves? This question is at the heart of Sobercuriosity (contract number 2026-1-SI02-KA220-YOU-000467374), a new Erasmus+ project in which Zinev Art Technologies is participating as the Bulgarian partner.

The project will develop practical tools for organising alcohol-free parties with young people actively involved in shaping ideas, preparing activities and delivering events. Its aim is to create opportunities for celebration that bring together safety, inclusion and youth initiative.

Our collaboration began with a kick-off meeting on 21–22 October 2026 in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, where Zinev Art Technologies was represented. Together with project coordinator Zavod VOZIM and partners Mladinski Center Nova Gorica from Slovenia and Tartu Noorsootöö Keskus from Estonia, we discussed the partners’ experiences and planned the first activities.

A visit to Matineja, an established alcohol-free youth party organised by our partner Mladinski Center Nova Gorica, offered an opportunity to experience a relevant event format first-hand. It provided a practical example to inform our work as the project develops.

For Zinev Art Technologies, Sobercuriosity is an opportunity to work with international partners on connecting youth participation with the practical organisation of safe and inclusive events. We will share project updates and upcoming activities on our website.

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