LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

 

I started Tashkent Park in 2004 when I saw a need for a creative company that could take advantage of the changes arising in technology and awareness of global society. I had been working in various aspects of creative & production worldwide for years and saw a need for an Experiential Creative that motivated people in tangible ways. I started Tashkent Park Creative to offer solutions that can tap into a true global cultural understanding. These solutions are crafted through Events, Content Creation, Experiential and Focused Summits.

 
 

Photo by Jim Bennett

Darek Mazzone, Founder

I was born in the city of Gdansk, in Poland

Landed in Boston, MA not knowing a word of English. Grew up in the parts of Boston that are often seen in movies about the town.

First word learned: Thank You, very important for the future.

First job that actually mattered: Producer at a film company focusing on stories about environmental and cultural survival.

First gig that made a deep impact on strangers: DJ at College Radio Station doing the overnight.

Best move: Car breaking down outside of Seattle in 92. Seattle was the center of the universe in the early 90’s. It was cheap, funky, and all the things we think about as the foundations of the 2020 world started in Seattle.

In the interim have created work for Microsoft, DOMO, Chef.IO, NetHope, UNHCR, Ace Hotel, Nordstrom, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Creative Live, ZipWhip, and many others.

 

Clients

 
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Hiring Darek and his team were one of the best decisions we made at Chef. They became a critical part of our conference, sourcing entertainment, developing our style, and brought the kind of creative, collaborative energy that makes a conference tra

Hiring Darek and his team were one of the best decisions we made at Chef. They became a critical part of our conference, sourcing entertainment, developing our style, and brought the kind of creative, collaborative energy that makes a conference transcend its purpose - they transformed it into an event that you wanted to be at, a place with an energy you wanted to be a part of. Hire and trust Darek and Tashkent Park.

Adam Jacob - Founder & CTO

“In addition to his unparalleled curatorial talent as a DJ, Darek is an insightful curator of the ideas and relationships that build vibrant and functioning community from the local to the global. Through his keynote interview of Nigerian artist Se

“In addition to his unparalleled curatorial talent as a DJ, Darek is an insightful curator of the ideas and relationships that build vibrant and functioning community from the local to the global. Through his keynote interview of Nigerian artist Seun Kuti during the 2019 World Justice Forum in The Hague, Darek treated attendees to a master class in the historical and cultural context for the critical role that artists play in building just societies.”

Nancy Ward - Chief Engagement Officer

I have hired Darek on several occasions and each time he and his team have exceeded expectations. Darek has both tremendous insight into and knowledge of the music industry and culture that are a great asset to our events. Each time I have worked

I have hired Darek on several occasions and each time he and his team have exceeded expectations. Darek has both tremendous insight into and knowledge of the music industry and culture that are a great asset to our events. Each time I have worked with Darek he has brought this expertise and insight and helped Microsoft tap into emerging artists from markets around the world and create an authentic and compelling experience for our guests that has truly transformed the event. He is a trusted partner and a critical member of our team.

Ed Chase - Director, Global Event & Experiential Marketing

Darek (& his team) understands how to listen, build a strategy and create an experience that is both on brand and entertaining. What more could you ask for in a partner? Shane Atchison - CEO, North America at Wunderman Thompson

Darek (& his team) understands how to listen, build a strategy and create an experience that is both on brand and entertaining. What more could you ask for in a partner?

Shane Atchison - CEO, North America at Wunderman Thompson