It feels like Berlin’s nightlife has been on hold for so long now, we can’t even remember how a club looks and smells on the inside. While the few clubs blessed with an outdoor area are shyly and quietly hosting some open-air parties this summer giving at least a small part of Berlin clubbers a bit of dancefloor magic, the majority of clubs that only have indoor dancefloors (which are about 75%) are now shut down for over a year.
Of course, this has totally created an imbalance. For the clubs, because those that don’t have the luxury of outdoor space are clearly at a disadvantage here, but also for clubbers because since there are so few options for legal parties that many organizers decided to keep their events on the low, or even if they publicly announce them, tickets sell out within hours which leaves many willing ravers without access to all the fun. This, too, seems pretty unfair.
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by Frank | Pandemic, Party
photo: David Roberts
Charity Children is the beautiful and moving tale of two New Zealand expats, Chloë Lewer and Elliott McKee, who fell in love making music together and decided to pursue their passion. Soon after moving to Germany two years ago and busking on the streets of Berlin, the lover’s duo has eventually become one of the most outstanding indie-folk music bands in Berlin, enchanting audiences with their intimate and heartfelt style, sophisticated and honest lyrics, and breathtaking vocals. As their story, their music is not ordinary, it is a purely progressive and distinctive street-folk sound, which is becoming day by day the soundtrack to the animated streets of Berlin. Their largely acclaimed debut single Elizabeth won Best Song at the Berlin Music Video Awards, thanks to its beautiful acoustic tune and to its emotional video showcasing how imagination can conquer rejection. On Thursday, July 11th 2013, the band’s highly anticipated album The Autumn Came will be released and celebrated with a show at Festsaal Kreuzberg. Their exceptional album represents a unique selection of songs written and performed over the lovers’ first summer in Berlin in collaboration with some of Berlin’s most exquisite session musicians. We are giving away 5 x 2 tickets after the jump! Read on…
by Devid | Music, People
I still remember discovering SSION back in 2009 when they opened a Gossip concert and thought “Wow, this is amazing! They will make a difference one day!” Today, I can proudly say: I couldn’t be any righter. The freaky glam electro-pop band from Kansas City helmed by pop genius and queer punk performer Cody Critcheloe, is now bringing its reactionary and extravagant nature on its own tour around the world. And yes, tonight is SSION! The queer pop group with a disco backbone, will take over the stage at Festsaal Kreuzberg alongside Australian duo Stereogamous and Shaun J. Wright, and take our mind on a journey from club to after-hours chill out songs, with the best hits from their latest album Bent. Don’t expect a fabulous theatrical performance in Lady Gaga style, but a great dance show where visual arts come into play and the outside-of-everything frontman brings the audience in close to the stage. If you have no idea what SSION is all about have a look at their brilliant music videos after the jump or check it out yourself tonight at Skalitzer Str.130 starting at 21h! Read on…
by Devid | Music, Videos
photo: Maxime Ballesteros
If you look at the title of this post a little closer you will notice a small change. I’ve inserted “party” to our weekly event guide, as the party guide that normally comes out on Thursday is on hiatus. As companesation I will add a few more parties for the weekend into this guide and also add them during the week when more pops up on my horizon. So enjoy the new extended event and party guide after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party, Theater
The Light Asylum concert at the Blitz party on Friday was once again awesome. I really love those guys! But my second highlight of that night was this amazing looking girl above. Among all the crazy glitter and colorful painted people she definately had the best hair and make-up. Enjoy the impressions of the Blitz party and the Light Asylum concert at Festsaal Kreuzberg after the jump.
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by Frank | Party, Photos
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What’s up in Berlin this week? The DMY, that’s what’s up! And along with the big design festival at Tempelhof Airport come a truckload of satellite events all over the city. We also have some nice exhibition openings this week as well as a very awesome Berghain party with the hottest acts in town. These and more events after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party
Double puke, it’s there now: Christmas. And only a single day off. As usual your family will drive you crazy, mum’s favourite son will get better presents than you and the poor duck you have been eating will end up in the toilet after dinner; we don’t want to become fat, don’t we. The only way to survive all this is booze and party. A few parties for the few lost souls and homecoming Berliners will follow after the jump: Read on…
by Suz | Party
from Iron
Joann Lemoine can only be called a Jack of all trades. He is a director, an illustrator, a photographer, a singer and a songwriter. Of course he’s exceptionally good at all of these professions. He probably is also an excellent cook, speaks 5 languages, is a great sportsman and fantastic in bed. So basically you can only hate him.
His latest trick is his new music persona Woodkid. He released an EP and a breathtaking video to his massive song Iron earlier this summer. Within shortest time he had the whole internet focused on him and his stunning video. You can see it along a photo of his handsome self after the jump. You can see him live this Sunday at Festsaal Kreuzberg (Seen a video of his live qualities, of course he is brilliant, Jesus Christ…)
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by Frank | Music
Ena Wild
The summer hole only had an end and we are sliding into a crazy month. Berlin Festival, Music Week, Stattbad Reopening, Birthday Celebrations, but for now let’s get to this weekend’s parties, well considered after the jump:
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by Suz | Party
Brax Moody ( Local Suicide )
It is an August that feels like October, but don’t let that weather bring you down. At least noone is gonna cut your head, arms and legs off like it happened to the poor tattooist of White Trash. It turned out that it hasn’t been the mafia, though it would have been more exciting. It has simply been some “friend” who he got into a drunk fight with, eew. Watch out this weekend who you are having a drink with, will you. Parties after the jump:
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by Suz | Party
