Tujamo discusses his best kept secret, favourite memories and most important people in an interview at UNTOLD Festival.

Returning to Romania for the 10th anniversary of UNTOLD was the iconic Tujamo. He has become an emblem of the festival that takes place yearly in the city of Cluj-Napoca. The German DJ electrified the mainstage with an exclusive set. Afterward, during an interview with EDM House Network, he opened up about his life behind the scenes, as well as favourite memories playing in Romania.

Tujamo’s favourite UNTOLD memory

Looking back at all his years performing at UNTOLD, Tujamo mentions the 2022 set as being one of his greatest performances, and not just from a professional perspective. With a lot of joy on his face he starts describing what was a soaking morning in the heart of Transylvania.

As he was closing the festival’s seventh edition, it started pouring rain, adding a natural effect that made the set unforgettable.

“We were completely wet, everyone, and it was like 6:30 in the morning already. Nobody left home, it was incredible,” says Tujamo who made sure to maintain a vibrant atmosphere in the rain.

That set is just one reason why he is an UNTOLD hero. He always fills up the main arena of the event, which celebrated 10 years of existence in August.

Where would Tujamo organise his own festival

Although he has toured the world for a long time now, there is one place that stole the DJ’s heart. If he was to ever organise a festival, Tujamo says Romania would be the destination.

He believes a good concert deserves a good crowd, and Romania is the place that can deliver such requirement. There is one thing, however, that he would like to avoid. Being the organiser of an event in the same country as UNTOLD.

“I don’t want to be a competition to UNTOLD. Because this is like number one and you can never have it better,” mentions Tujamo reflecting on what his own festival could be.

Thinking of his event’s headliner, the German maestro made reference to this year’s UNTOLD line-up, saying: “I think it was a very smart move that they booked Post Malone here. Somebody like him probably [referring to who would be Tujamo’s festival headliner].”

Who is the most important person in Tujamo’s life

Giving the room an emotional atmosphere, Tujamo reflects on the person who had the greatest impact on his life. His mother, who worked as a hairdresser and raised the family on her own.

“We went to vacation every year … She was always taking care of us. We had a home and we never realised we are like one of the families with less money,” Tujamo says as he claims his mother is the smartest person he ever met.

In 2019, the DJ even brought his mother to UNTOLD. That was the first time she saw her son play live and it did not disappoint, as he stepped on stage in front of a full stadium. Wrapping up the intimate subject, Tujamo adds: “I have so much respect for her. We never felt like we had a problem.”

Along with his mother, friends play an important role as well. Tujamo tours the world every summer, and has only one day per two weeks at home. The artist mentioned he likes to spend time with his friends, disconnecting from the busy schedule.

“You’re travelling, flying every day … but in this one day, I’m gonna be super normal like them, doing normal stuff. I like playing padel tennis, for example,” mentions Tujamo, who came to UNTOLD with a lot of his friends, celebrating one of the best weekends of the festival season.

Although he’s the life of every party when he takes over the decks, the DJ says he’s not a party animal. His idea of the perfect after-party is simply relaxing with friends, sharing a few drinks in a family-like surrounding.

What is Tujamo’s best kept secret

There is one thing that the German superstar exclusively shared with EDM House Network. Unveiling the secret place where his sets rest before going on stage, the DJ pulls out an SD Card out of his left sock.

“This is like my skill nobody knows about, but the whole set is in here, in the sock. Only the sock you need, nothing else,” says Tujamo explaining his best kept secret.

Having reached the end of summer 2025, Tujamo has a lot to look back on. The DJ and producer has released nine tracks so far, but also played 30 shows in 13 countries. He stopped in places like Greece, Germany, Croatia and Italy, but the highlight was his spectacular performance at UNTOLD Festival in Romania.

 

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