France’s Nightlife Sector Remains Shuttered While Strip Clubs Reopen

As France continues to ease pandemic restrictions Members of French Parliament are pointing out a perceived flaw in the government’s strategy: the decision to keep nightclubs closed while reopening swinger’s clubs. May 19th marks the next milestone on France’s path to normalcy as movie theaters, retail locations, and museums have been given the green light …

Berlin officially recognizes clubs as cultural institutions

by: Ariel King May 10, 2021 The city of Berlin has officially recognized clubs as cultural institutions following a year of campaigning from the Parliamentary Forum For Club Culture & Nightlife. The news comes after more than a year of campaigning, with a nearly unanimous vote changing clubs and live venues from entertainment sites to …

Adventure Club’s Leighton James and Impossible Brief Launch NFT Clothing Brand, “Overpriced.” [Exclusive]

In a space which has seen nothing short of a meteoric rise in the last several months, Adventure Club solidified themselves as early adopters of NFT technology. With his latest venture, Adventure Club’s Leighton James is striving to push the sector forward in ways previously unexplored.  James has joined forces with with Impossible Brief to launch Overpriced., …

Watch Adventure Club’s Christian Srigley Chug a Grilled Chicken Smoothie

Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably to avoid Adventure Club‘s Christian Srigley, who once chugged a grilled chicken smoothie. Because he was “short on protein for the day,” Srigley hilariously plopped two chicken breasts into a blender and filled it with tap water. At one point, it looks like he also drops in a dollop of …

Facing Closure, NYC Clubs Forced to Pivot or Fail

With the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package now in the hands of the Senate, financial aid for struggling families and businesses is almost within reach. In fact, the embedded Save Our Stages Act earmarks $15 billion in grants to music and arts venues.  But for New York City’s nightlife, this eleventh hour support may have …

Las Vegas pool clubs greenlit to reopen in March – Dancing Astronaut Las Vegas pool clubs greenlit to reopen in March

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 18, 2021 Las Vegas pool parties, the hosts of resident electronic DJs such as Zedd, Calvin Harris, and The Chainsmokers, among others, are primed to return in March, thanks to a Nevada order that will newly permit venues to operate at 35 percent capacity (100 people). The pool club reopenings are …

Las Vegas Pool Clubs Set to Reopen in March 2021 With Social Distancing Measures

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, a number of marquee Las Vegas pool clubs are set to reopen after a year of unprecedented cancellations and layoffs. The imminent return of the clubs are attributed to Directive 037, a new edict signed and executed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak on February 14th that eases COVID-19 restrictions across the state. The …

German Court Rules Techno Is Indeed Music, Giving Clubs Major Tax Break

Clubs around the world have been hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — but a new court ruling could save German nightlife. It might sound strange, and rather obvious, but the country has officially declared techno to be music. That means nightclubs and dance music venues are allowed the same tax break as concert …

German court rules that techno is music, meaning clubs receive tax break

A German court has ruled that techno is in fact a genre of music, meaning clubs will receive a tax break on ticket sales. Nightclubs in Germany have, until now, paid 19% VAT on ticket sales whereas traditional music venues only seven per cent. The decision, made at Germany’s financial high court on October 29, …

German courts rule techno is officially considered music in landmark decision for clubs – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 12, 2020 German clubs will now be taxed at the same rate as traditional concert venues in a new ruling by Germany’s federal fiscal court BFH—a major win for the clubbing industry. The court agreed with plaintiffs, including Berlin’s legendary Berghain club, that they should not have to pay the standard …