The Anti-GEMA demonstration took an interesting turn when it started to march right across the path of the Vogue Fashion Night Out at Ku’damm yesterday evening. It was insanly practically as one could march along the demo that felt a lot like a big techno parade and hope into the different shops along the street for a glass of champagne or a cocktail every once in a while. I’m pretty sure a lot of people didn’t realize these were two seperate events and were surprised that the Vogue event would play such edgy loud music and in turn the Anti-GEMA protestants were surprised all the luxery boutiques would open up in support of their cause, haha! I hope all the protest will have some sort of effect! After the jump some Instagrams from the demo parade.
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by Frank | Events, Fashion, Music
photo: Bergfels
Even all the mainstream media are talking about it at the moment: The Berghain has announced to close down for good should the new price model of the GEMA be realized. So what is this all about? The GEMA is the German society for copyright holders (composers, lyricists, and music publishers). Normally, that should not be a bad thing. But somehow the GEMA became one of Germany’s most hated organizations. They are the one who are responsible for banning numerous music videos from YouTube. And now they are going for the clubs.
The reason why: In the past, the GEMA mainly received their money from record sales. Now, as these revenues are shrinking, they are looking for new sources of income. So they are trying to squeeze the clubs. The GEMA is in fact a monopolist, an intransparent bureaucratic monster run by 60 year-olds that do not have any clue about club culture. Should the new price model be realized, it will certainly be the end of many clubs in Berlin, not only of the Berghain. So what can you do about it? The Dehoga (the German hotel and caterer association) set up a petition that has already been signed by more than 230.000 people. If you have not done yet – here is the link.
by Jens | Misc., Music
Phenomena by Andrea Splisgar, Mads Dinesen and Mali Lazell
This week in Berlin: The fight against the GEMA (almost as annoying as the GEZ…), Exberliners 10th anniversary party, a daring fashion collaboration with Bruce La Bruce, an unbelievable formidable fashion fair and many more exciting events, right after the jump.
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by Frank | Art, Fashion, Movies, Music, Party
