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 …

Berlin Now Recognizes Nightclubs & Venues as Cultural Institutions

Berlin has moved to classify its nightclubs and live venues as cultural institutions. This legal change in status will protect nightclubs from gentrification and allow them to open up in more parts of the city. Nightclubs will also reportedly benefit from tax breaks. The nearly unanimous vote was decided on Wednesday, May 5, in favor …

NTIA shares disappointment at lack of funding from latest round of Cultural Recovery Fund

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has shared its disappointment at some key contemporary music businesses missing out on cultural recovery funding. READ MORE: The beat goes on: how the UK dance scene’s DJs, clubs and festivals are fighting for survival Announced yesterday (April 2), the latest round of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund awarded …

Glastonbury Festival among recipients of latest Cultural Recovery Fund grants

The latest round of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund has been announced today (April 2). The £1.57bn support package, which was announced last July, provides financial support for music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theatres and heritage sites as they weather the financial impact of coronavirus. After Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed that the funding will …

Mark Esmanic Gives Us Super Unique Record that Combines Cultural Sound Designs

What is going on dance music fans? Hopefully you are all having a great New Year, we have a fantastic new track from Mark Esmanic that combines middle eastern sound designs, super deep-deep house elements, and of course a modern and futuristic style and sound. We really hope that you enjoy this record just in …