Today Berlin has the reputation of still having some of the best techno clubs in the world, many
of which started off as illegal raves before establishing themselves as proper venues. The
clandestine beginnings of many if these clubs is kept alive by strict door policies, which get
circulated almost like urban myths. For example, a friend told me with full sincerity that you are
more likely to get into Berghain if you are wearing a scarf, and she knows this cos she heard it from
someone who knows someone who got in wearing a scarf...
Berghain is so notoriously difficult to get into that there are memes about it, including this website which
‘trains’ you on how to get in
of which started off as illegal raves before establishing themselves as proper venues. The
clandestine beginnings of many if these clubs is kept alive by strict door policies, which get
circulated almost like urban myths. For example, a friend told me with full sincerity that you are
more likely to get into Berghain if you are wearing a scarf, and she knows this cos she heard it from
someone who knows someone who got in wearing a scarf...
Berghain is so notoriously difficult to get into that there are memes about it, including this website which
‘trains’ you on how to get in
https://berghaintrainer.com/
I also found this instagram filter which analysed your face to see if you would be allowed in or not, and things like this boost the feeling of exclusivity the clubs have - it's basically become a joke.
NO PHOTOS PLEASE
“Most clubs have a no photo policy to make sure you’re living in the moment and not worrying about if you look like you’re having a good time in your selfies, but just concentrating on having a good time in real life.”
"Because while photography is a central part of nightlife in other cities, in Berlin, most clubs have strict rules against taking pictures. There are two reasons for this: to allow dancers to lose themselves in the music without distraction and to protect clubgoers' freedom and privacy.
It's the kind of liberty we've come to expect from German's capital. After the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, young squatters, artists, gallery owners, and DJs from the East and West took over the city, filling empty buildings, factories, and vacant lots with life. Clubs, bars, galleries, and studios began popping up everywhere. The club and cultural scene became the driving force behind the city's rejuvenation, pointing the way for a new generation of young creatives."
I went to Tresor (one of the techno clubs in Berlin) a few years ago and snapped a photo of my friend inside on my film camera, and I managed to get away with it. I could incorporate this into my work some how. Here's the photo:
'28 Looks That Will Get You Into Berghain' - There are countless articles like this online, some of
them serious and some more satirical - either way, it shows how much of a cultural 'meme' Berlin's
club's policies and exclusivity has become.
them serious and some more satirical - either way, it shows how much of a cultural 'meme' Berlin's
club's policies and exclusivity has become.
From xceed.me
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