Codruța Vulcu

Codruța Vulcu is the Director and Founder of ARTmania Festival, one of Romania's most well-established rock and metal events, now celebrating its 19th edition. In 2017, she launched the East European Music Conference & Showcase Festival, creating a platform for dialogue between the Romanian music industry, international professionals, and public authorities. She also serves as President of AROC (the Romanian Association of Promoters of Concerts and Cultural Events) and was Director of Large-Scale Events for Timișoara – European Capital of Culture 2023. With over 20 years of experience, her career includes the logistical and operational coordination of high-profile moments such as the official ceremonies led by Pope Francis in 2019, attended by over 100,000 people in Blaj, Romania. Internationally, she was honored with the Award for Excellence and Passion at the European Festival Awards 2020, while ARTmania Festival received the Best Small Festival in Europe title in 2019.