- Student
- 12/08/2026
Student brings international party scene to Eindhoven
Student parties specifically aimed at the international community in Eindhoven have long been missing from the city’s nightlife, according to TU/e student Egor Kubyshev. To fill that gap, he decided to organize a series of large-scale events himself. To kick off the new academic year, three intro parties are also scheduled to welcome new international students.
Egor Kubyshev (center, main photo), better known to many as Egor Electionaire, is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at TU/e and an international in the broadest sense of the word. “I’ve lived in Estonia, Germany, and even Spain for a little bit, but most of my life I’ve lived in Thailand - so when people ask me where I’m from, I always say Thailand.”
Once in Eindhoven, he quickly built a life for himself, but noticed something was missing: the right kind of parties. “Eindhoven has a huge international community of thousands of people that come from all over the world. A lot from European countries, of course, but many from outside of Europe as well,” he explains. While most internationals are familiar with the bars on Stratumseind, Kubyshev says they often do not fully match what they are looking for.
What was missing
The differences may seem small, but according to him they make a world of difference. “Everything is catered to the Dutch audience in these clubs. The music, the type of drinks, the way the venue looks, the audience that’s there, just the overall vibe,” he explains. “That makes sense, since we’re in the Netherlands, but I wanted to provide what the international community was missing.”
His concept for a series of parties is therefore not meant as a replacement for Stratumseind or other Eindhoven nightlife venues, but as a complement to the existing offering for those looking for something different. “A space for international students to meet and enjoy each other.”
High demand
At the start of this academic year, Kubyshev began his self-initiated project under the name Ascension Festival. He started small, renting a venue in Eindhoven with a capacity of up to 400 visitors. “That was last November and was completely sold out.”
This confirmed for him that there was high demand for a party concept specifically aimed at the international community. Less than half a year later, in April, he moved to a much larger venue: Vibes Eindhoven, where around 1,200 people eventually attended. Just before the summer break, he also organized an end-of-year party at Effenaar.
The growing scale of the events also comes with higher costs, which is reflected in the ticket prices. Kubyshev acknowledges that some visitors have criticized the prices as being too high, but says they allow him to work with larger venues such as Effenaar and Vibes Eindhoven and invest in better sound, special effects and performances. “It’s difficult to balance the wants and needs of a growing audience while introducing a new type of higher-quality event for international students.”
Team effort
Kubyshev is very pleased with the turnout and the positive reactions he receives. “When I started this, it was of course very nerve-racking. I’m doing all this without any sponsors, so it’s quite stressful.” Luckily he has the right people around him, who play a key role in bringing each edition to life.
Like Aleksi Griffin and Georgy Nosal from Team Ignite, who help him with the visual effects at the events. And all other volunteers working as promoters, ticketing staff, DJs and photographers. “Most of them are students at TU/e,” he says. “And a special thank you to my friend Tim Molas who helped me make this happen.”
Even with a strong team around him, organizing the events still requires a significant amount of Kubyshev’s time. “I even gave up my spot in student team Aster to fully focus on this,” he says. “But it makes it all worth it, seeing so many people show up to my parties and hearing all the positive reactions from the community.”
International intro
With the new academic year approaching and a new wave of international students arriving, Kubyshev already has three parties planned under the name International Student Intro. The first two events, both at the Effenaar, will take place in the weeks following the TU/e introduction week. The closing festival at Vibes Eindhoven is scheduled for the end of Q1, shortly after the well-known Calculus exam for first-year students.
Although the series is set up as an introduction for new international students, he stresses that the events are not limited to first-years. “The point of my parties is to connect the international community of Eindhoven, so the more the merrier.” This open approach also applies to Dutch students; everyone is welcome to join. He aims to create a space where students can feel at home. “We focus on what internationals are missing, but everyone is welcome.”
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