As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on Berlin nightlife, the local government has designated a day for celebration. The inaugural TAG DER CLUBKULTUR (“day of club culture” in English) will take place on October 3rd. Celebrations will he held at 40 clubs around the city – each of which will receive €10,000 in award money.
The citywide event was organized by Senator for Culture and Europe Klaus Lederer in conjunction with Clubcommission Berlin. Among the institutions to receive awards are Club Der Visionaere [ipsə], ://about blank and Sisyphos with collectives like female:pressure, QueerBerg and Freak De L´Afrique honored as well. Dancing will be permitted at outdoor spaces.
“The DAY OF CLUB CULTURE gives the award-winning clubs and collectives the opportunity to present themselves to the whole city and to set an example for the diversity and liveliness of Berlin’s club culture,” reads verbiage on the event website. “The showcases will take place on October 3rd, subject to the necessary hygiene and safety requirements, in and around the clubs as well as in external open spaces.”
More information can be found on the TAG DER CLUBKULTUR website.
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