Insomniac and Club Space Operators Settle Lawsuit Over Venue Control

Settlement Ends Two-Year Dispute

Insomniac, the promoter behind EDC, and the local operators behind Club Space have settled their legal dispute over control of Space and Factory Town. The settlement involves the three local partners who took over Club Space in 2016: Link Miami Rebels duo Davide Danese and Jose Gabriel Cano, and III Points co-founder David Sinopoli. Together, they formed Space Invaders, the company that operates Club Space.

Insomniac and the Link Miami Rebels parties released a joint statement: "The parties have amicably resolved their dispute. Insomniac will continue to operate Club Space alongside David Sinopoli and maintain its commitment to Factory Town. Davide Danese and Coloma Cano will continue to operate Jolene, along with David Sinopoli. Davide Danese and Coloma Cano will also undertake new projects."

How the Partnership Unraveled

The partnership with Insomniac began in 2019 when the company acquired a 51% stake in Space Invaders and an interest in the Club Space brand. According to Insomniac's later lawsuit, its involvement helped increase Club Space's revenue by approximately 700%. That success eventually led the parties to work together on Factory Town. Insomniac claimed it committed more than $40 million toward the venue through lease obligations, improvements and event expenses.

The relationship began breaking down in 2024. Insomniac accused the local partners of demanding additional money and control over Factory Town. The operators disputed that account, arguing that Insomniac had pushed them out despite their role in developing the venue's identity and programming.

Failed Mediation and Dueling Lawsuits

The parties entered mediation in June 2025 and initially reached an agreement worth nearly $3 million, but the deal fell apart within weeks. Insomniac filed a lawsuit that August, alleging that the partners breached the agreement and continued presenting themselves as Factory Town's operators. The local partners filed a counterclaim the following month, accusing Insomniac of contractual and fiduciary violations. The parties eventually returned to negotiations, producing the settlement announced this month.

What It Means for Miami's Dance Music Scene

Club Space and Factory Town are the two top electronic music venues in Miami, shaping the city's dance music calendar throughout the year and playing critical roles during Miami Music Week and Art Basel. Since opening in 2000, Club Space has built a global reputation for marathon parties on its Terrace. Its 24-hour liquor license allows weekend events to regularly stretch past sunrise and well into the following day.

Factory Town has quickly built a similar presence on a much larger scale. The seven-acre outdoor venue in Hialeah operates more like a festival site than a traditional nightclub, hosting separate artists and events across multiple stages at the same time. Since opening in 2022, it has become one of Miami Music Week's primary destinations. For Miami's dance music community, the biggest takeaway is continuity. Club Space remains under familiar leadership, and Insomniac remains committed to Factory Town.