How Berlin’s Day of Club Culture Is Protecting the City’s Nightlife

Tag der Deutschen Einheit, or German Unity Day, is a national holiday to commemorate the reunification of East and West Germany. In 2020, the first Tag Der Clubkultur, or Day of Club Culture, was intentionally organised for the same day; to mark the importance, diversity and unifying power of Berlin's club culture.

A joint effort between Berlin's Clubcommission, the cultural Senate and Musicboard Berlin, this year's Tag De Clubkultur saw collectives hosting events in different artistic disciplines all over the city. The day culminated with 40 clubs, venues and collectives being given grants of €10,000 each.

"This event is a really beautiful expression of using government funding and visibility, and honouring of club culture, to support what's already going on at the grassroots," says Clubcommission research fellow Diana Raiselis. "This city sees club culture as culture, as important parts of a thriving city."

In this film, Resident Advisor documented 2021's Tag De Clubkultur, speaking to those behind the scenes, and to some of the artists and creators benefitting from the government's celebration and support of Berlin nightlife.

Music in order of appearance:
Bloomfeld - Countdown Now / Phonk / Osmosis / Solid / Where Were U Rly Born

Acts in order of appearance:
Miss Immigration
Caxxianne
Selma Bodie
Legion Seven

Special thanks to:
Clubcommission Berlin
Tag der Clubkultur
Jascha Hase
Bulbul Berlin
House of Living Colors
Pornceptual
Queerberg

Producer - Whitney Wei
Assistant Producer - Sophie Misrahi
Director of Photography - Trent Grenell
Journalist - Caroline Whiteley
Editor - Kun Liang
Sound Mix - Jean-Nicolas Buonavista