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Foundry SFs New Leadership Shifts Focus to EDM and Community-Driven Events
When a consortium of music‑industry insiders led by Andrew Wasilewski of the Faight Collective sealed a deal for San Francisco’s Foundry nightclub, the city’s nightlife scene took a decisive turn toward community‑driven electronic dance music.
The final paperwork was signed on July 31, with escrow still pending. The 4,400‑square‑foot warehouse at Folsom and 10th Streets, a 270‑person capacity venue, now sits under new ownership. Its first bookings under the new operators are already in place: Italian DJ Kybba will kick off the fall season on September 18, followed by New York siblings Tinzo and Jojo on October 24‑25, and Florida producer Wonkywilla on October 30.
These dates signal a clear pivot toward EDM and a deliberate effort to spotlight local San Francisco DJs and producers. According to the Chronicle, the Foundry will host a rotating lineup of house, techno, UK garage, hard groove, and Afro‑house nights. The venue will also run community programming—listening parties, lectures, and even dating events—designed to build a more inclusive nightlife culture.
Wasilewski told the Chronicle that the new mission is “to create a community‑focused nightlife space.” He added that the dancefloor will be phone‑free and that the club will enforce guidelines that emphasize respect, consent, and looking out for one another. The operators plan to serve food such as falafel and kabobs to complement the music experience.
Foundry opened its doors in 2013 and was run by Jordan Lewis until the pandemic forced a temporary closure. In 2021, house‑music producer Alan Aronoff took the helm with plans to showcase underground and avant‑garde artists as San Francisco’s nightlife scene recovered. The current leadership’s emphasis on EDM and community events marks a new chapter for this historic warehouse.
Inside, the venue features concrete floors, high ceilings, exposed trusses, steel‑sash windows, and a main theater flanked by bars. A 1,500‑square‑foot foyer and a secluded bar overlook the main rooms. Remodeling will begin early next year, with proposals to create a circular stage and upgrade lighting to better serve the club’s new mission.
Wasilewski noted that larger venues can make it difficult for local DJs to secure bookings, and he wants to “go in on our local scene.” The phone‑free dancefloor policy is intended to encourage a more immersive experience, reducing distractions that can detract from the music.
The Foundry’s transformation reflects a broader shift in San Francisco’s club scene, where venues are increasingly adopting community‑centric models and emphasizing dance‑floor‑first experiences. With a roster of EDM acts for the fall, plans for community programming, a phone‑free policy, and upcoming renovations, the new operators are positioning the Foundry as a key player in the city’s nightlife landscape.
In short, the Foundry’s new leadership has secured a lineup of EDM performers for the upcoming season, announced community‑focused programming and a phone‑free dancefloor, and is preparing to remodel the space to better serve its mission. The venue’s future events and renovations will be closely watched by San Francisco’s clubgoers and the broader electronic‑music community.
The final paperwork was signed on July 31, with escrow still pending. The 4,400‑square‑foot warehouse at Folsom and 10th Streets, a 270‑person capacity venue, now sits under new ownership. Its first bookings under the new operators are already in place: Italian DJ Kybba will kick off the fall season on September 18, followed by New York siblings Tinzo and Jojo on October 24‑25, and Florida producer Wonkywilla on October 30.
These dates signal a clear pivot toward EDM and a deliberate effort to spotlight local San Francisco DJs and producers. According to the Chronicle, the Foundry will host a rotating lineup of house, techno, UK garage, hard groove, and Afro‑house nights. The venue will also run community programming—listening parties, lectures, and even dating events—designed to build a more inclusive nightlife culture.
Wasilewski told the Chronicle that the new mission is “to create a community‑focused nightlife space.” He added that the dancefloor will be phone‑free and that the club will enforce guidelines that emphasize respect, consent, and looking out for one another. The operators plan to serve food such as falafel and kabobs to complement the music experience.
Foundry opened its doors in 2013 and was run by Jordan Lewis until the pandemic forced a temporary closure. In 2021, house‑music producer Alan Aronoff took the helm with plans to showcase underground and avant‑garde artists as San Francisco’s nightlife scene recovered. The current leadership’s emphasis on EDM and community events marks a new chapter for this historic warehouse.
Inside, the venue features concrete floors, high ceilings, exposed trusses, steel‑sash windows, and a main theater flanked by bars. A 1,500‑square‑foot foyer and a secluded bar overlook the main rooms. Remodeling will begin early next year, with proposals to create a circular stage and upgrade lighting to better serve the club’s new mission.
Wasilewski noted that larger venues can make it difficult for local DJs to secure bookings, and he wants to “go in on our local scene.” The phone‑free dancefloor policy is intended to encourage a more immersive experience, reducing distractions that can detract from the music.
The Foundry’s transformation reflects a broader shift in San Francisco’s club scene, where venues are increasingly adopting community‑centric models and emphasizing dance‑floor‑first experiences. With a roster of EDM acts for the fall, plans for community programming, a phone‑free policy, and upcoming renovations, the new operators are positioning the Foundry as a key player in the city’s nightlife landscape.
In short, the Foundry’s new leadership has secured a lineup of EDM performers for the upcoming season, announced community‑focused programming and a phone‑free dancefloor, and is preparing to remodel the space to better serve its mission. The venue’s future events and renovations will be closely watched by San Francisco’s clubgoers and the broader electronic‑music community.