Title
Berghain
Subject
Queer Techno Music Club
Description
Berghain is a legendary Berlin nightclub known for its hedonistic atmosphere, "made almost mythic by its selective door policy", and culture of respect and consent. A haven for techno lovers, its marathon parties stretch through the weekend, featuring world-renowned DJs. Entry is never guaranteed, as bouncers carefully assess each guest’s energy and intent, ensuring they will contribute to the club’s unique, uninhibited atmosphere.
Berghain finds its roots in the early 1990s after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was initially established in a former power plant, which became the foundation for its industrial and raw aesthetic. The founders, Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann, prominent DJ figures, envisioned a venue that could host music events and provide an immersive experience for partygoers.
Berghain finds its roots in the early 1990s after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was initially established in a former power plant, which became the foundation for its industrial and raw aesthetic. The founders, Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann, prominent DJ figures, envisioned a venue that could host music events and provide an immersive experience for partygoers.
Creator
Shay O'Connell and Jean Patton
Source
- Hand, Clare. 2019. “Berghain: Why Queer Women Must Experience Berlin’s Most Debaucherous Club.” GO Magazine.https://gomag.com/article/queer-hedonism-berghain-nightlife/
- “Contact — Berghain.” n.d. Www.berghain.berlin. https://www.berghain.berlin/en/contact/.
- “Music & Money.” Music & Money, June. https://doi.org/1098569765/IMG_3532+3.
- Wurnell, Mats. 2016. "The Berghain Backstory: Building Berlin’s Most Legendary Nightclub." Cuepoint, Medium, October 16, 2016, https://medium.com/cuepoint/the-berghain-backstory-building-berlins-most-legendary-nightclub-87ad2d901ee9.
Coverage
Modern Berlin, Germany
Founders/owners
Berghain founders - Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann
Dates
Pre-1998: Founders staging gay parties under the name Snax at various locations
1998-2003: Precursor club Ostgut/Lab.oratory operates in Friedrichshain neighborhood
2003: Property razed by German government to build O2 World Arena
2004-present: Current Berghain location open
1998-2003: Precursor club Ostgut/Lab.oratory operates in Friedrichshain neighborhood
2003: Property razed by German government to build O2 World Arena
2004-present: Current Berghain location open
Address
Am Wriezener Bahnhof 10243 Berlin Germany