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 …