The Zlatne Uste Golden Festival is orchestrated by a passionate team of volunteers whose unwavering dedication and talent fuel the success of this extraordinary event.
Their spirit of generosity permeates every part of our gathering, and we are immensely grateful for their invaluable contributions. From meticulously planning each detail to executing seamless logistics, their hard work shines through, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonates with attendees year after year.
Zlatne Uste would like to extend special thanks to:
The Golden Festival Organizing Committee: Batja Bell, Belle Birchfield, Josh Bisker, Morgan Clark, Michael Ginsburg, Melinda Hunt, Aani Kisslinger, Jerry Kisslinger, Noel Kropf, Laura Pannaman, Matt Smith, Cathie Springer, Stacey Sternberg
Admissions: Matt Smith, Dean Olsher, Noel Kropf, Jeanne Busch
Charshiya Market: Batja Bell, Jenny & Audrey Dennis
Decorating & Strike: Cathie Springer
Food: Batja Bell, Morgan Clark
Food Lines Setup: Kalin & Morgan Clark
Front of House: Matt Smith, Dean Olsher
Greeters: Josh Bisker
Email & Phone Stewards: Noel Kropf, Chana Widawski
Instrument Check: Stacey Sternberg, Katya Nicolaou, Josh Bisker
Lighting/Tech: Doug Shearer, Emerson Hawley, Caleb Horvath
Load Out: Noel Kropf, Batya Bell, Peter Rothenberg, Rafal Pustelny, Caleb Horvath
Lost & Found: Julie Spiegel
Performer Hospitality: Stacey Sternberg, Josh Bisker, GF Kitchen
PR: Melinda Hunt, Jerry Kisslinger, Belle Birchfield, Batja Bell, Jen Shearer, Wendy Scher
Pre-Production Manager: Emily Giglierano, Dalia Kropf
Program Director: Michael Ginsburg
Security: Matt Smith, Dean Olsher
Signs: Melinda Hunt
Sound: Noel Kropf, Alison Goessling, Jim Creegan
Stage Managers: Laura Pannaman
Venue Liaison: Laura Pannaman, Batja Bell, Matt Smith, Noel Kropf
Volunteers: Noel Kropf, Sara Katrenich, Julie Agolli
Volunteer Hospitality: Stacey Sternberg
Water: Noel Kropf
Website: Melinda Hunt, Jen Shearer, Noel Kropf, Max Fass
More thanks goes out to:
Marian Eines, proofreader
Margaret Loomis, Patrick Paglen & Rafal Pustelny, photographs
Special thanks to festival goers for supporting us by buying tickets and bringing your amazing dance and party energy.
And most especially, thank you performers for donating your amazing talents to make this event possible!
Zlatne Uste is Belle Birchfield, Morgan Clark, Marian Eines, Raya Ferholt-Wirz, Sarah Ferholt, Michael Ginsburg, Laine Harris, Emerson Hawley, Catherine Foster, Emily Geller, Don Godwin, Aani Kisslinger, Jerry Kisslinger, Dean Olsher, Benji Rifati, Seido Salifoski, Matthew Smith, Daniel Stern
