Interview with Beyond The Mountain: the blueprint of building a festival from scratch

It is no easy manoeuvre launching a festival from the ground up. Especially when that initial itch goes far beyond the need for live music, transcending into a mission to build a community and a sanctuary in nature. Found in the valleys of Swellendam, Beyond the Mountain is the brainchild of founders Max and Florian, who turned that shared vision into a sonic refuge. But it goes far beyond the mountain backdrop (no pun intended) and the tight-knit community. The real magic lies in the fusion of international music and the immersive, neon-drenched stage art designed by the co-founder of the…