You have built a world around you, a fortress of reputation and success. Every facet is managed, every risk calculated. It is a life of consequence, admirable from the outside. Yet, within the fortress, there is another landscape. A private soul with its own topography of desire, curiosity, and a craving for dialogue spoken in a language other than business. Club Mella is that hidden landscape. We are not a club. We are a compact. A circle of peers, bound by the shared weight of something to lose and the shared desire to find something more. Here, the public self is checked at the door, allowing the private self to engage in the connections and explorations that a public life forbids. This is a sanctuary for the life unseen.
Absolute discretion is not a promise; it is an architecture. Our community is built upon a foundation of shared risk, and our vetting process is the crucible in which that trust is forged. It is a deliberate, multi-stage filtration designed to identify true peers, not just applicants.
Consideration begins not with an application, but with an introduction. Candidates are typically nominated by existing Keyholders or identified through a discreet board-level selection process.
An invitation-only series of conversations follows. This is a mutual discovery process, designed to ascertain alignment in values, temperament, and a deep understanding of the unspoken rules of our community.
Membership is an investiture. Those invited to become one of only twenty Keyholders in their city accept a custodianship sustained by two core commitments:
Membership in Club Mella is a significant investment in a curated global network. Our annual stake underpins our independence and ensures the flawless execution of experiences. To reward early commitment, our pricing is tiered based on member seniority. As the chapter's limited capacity is filled, the investment required for new members increases.
Chapter capacity is strictly limited. Please check the chapter area below for specific investment requirements for your city. Inquire now to secure your position.
More importantly, each Keyholder is entrusted with shaping one experience per year through their personal taste, network, or talent. This is the true currency of the club—a demonstration of value beyond wealth. This contribution is a reflection of the Keyholder's own world; it may be an after-hours gallery tour, a banquet designed by a rising chef, or a discussion with a philosopher, entirely independent of the club's more intimate themes.
Status: 4 of 20
Current Tier:
RMB 20,000
Next Tier: RMB 50,000
The inaugural circle is complete. A limited waitlist is maintained for exceptional nominations.
Membership is primarily by invitation. If you are known to a current Keyholder, we invite you to begin a discreet conversation with them directly.
For those without a sponsor, you may purchase a Mella Credit to attend one of our audition-friendly events. This deposit acts as your initial commitment and can be applied to your membership stake.
Purchase Mella Credit