Berlin's techno scene is full of dark and surprising secrets -- and a few really delightful ones, too! So many people search "how to get into Berghain" but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the inscrutable door selection process (helmed by the enigmatic Sven), drug-fueled gay / LGBTQ+ parties (like Snax) go all weekend long and have a strict "no cameras" policy: what happens in Berghain usually stays in Berghain. I am here to offer a window into the exclusive club, and give people a taste of some of the craziest things I experienced there.
Why? Because I remember that I used to think I was "better than" folks who weren't partying at Berghain, and looking back I think that's a really toxic backwards way to look at others. Hopefully by sharing stories I can defuse some of the mystique that surrounds the club, to make it less of status symbol and more what it was originally created to be: a techno club for queer people to come together.
In this video I touch on the Funktion One sound system, the interpersonal culture, and yes, the secret ice cream shop!
PS: I would never name any individuals or break anyone's anonymity in the space, so I make sure to talk in general terms as much as possible.
