Built Around a Shift
Midwest Clubhouse started with an observation.
Gen Z doesn’t engage with nightlife the way previous generations did.
They aren’t chasing bottle service.
They aren’t loyal to traditional club environments.
They’re seeking community, identity, and spaces that feel intentional.
Midwest Clubhouse was built in response to that shift.
Music Outside the Expected
Led by Underdogs Chief Marketing Officer and Founder Eric Vajda, the initiative set out to move EDM beyond traditional bars and clubs.
Events were hosted in:
Secret warehouses
Museums
Public parks
Unconventional third spaces
The venue becomes part of the story — not just a container.











