Dillon Stecyk, COO of The Apres Collective, is a creative entrepreneur and one of the driving forces behind the Aroabora Music Festival in Banff – a unique, mountain-set celebration that blends music, nature, and human connection.

With a background rooted in events, culture, and collaboration, Dillon has helped shape Aroabora into an experience that brings people together and reminds them what music feels like when it’s intentional and intimate.  Dillon brings a refreshingly honest take on building creative projects with friends, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and staying grounded while building something meaningful.

In this conversation, Dillon shares the behind-the-scenes realities of festival creation and why community – not scale – is the real measure of success.

Guest: 

• Dillon Stecyk – COO of ABF & Apres Collective: Instagram | LinkedIn
• ABF: Instagram | Website
• Aroabora Music Festival: Instagram | Website

Host:

• Mark Kondrat: Instagram | LinkedIn 

CREATE – The Podcast:  Instagram | TikTok | Website