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AvatarBrendan Power

Brendan enjoys writing about Berlin's cultural events, electronic music and sound art, interviewing local persons of interest, as well as reviewing film.

Go Green or Go Home – St. Patrick’s Day Festival is Back Again

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The St. Patrick’s Day Festival (aka the drunkest day in March) is back at its new home, Birgit&Bier. Now into their 8th year, the festival is back on the 16th of March with a killer series of jigs, reels, DJs and all the finest Paddywhackery you’ve come to expect from the boys and girls in … Read moreGo Green or Go Home – St. Patrick’s Day Festival is Back Again

Somewhere in the Distance – Berlin’s Best Little Festival

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With live music, over 20 DJs, great food and a magical location, find out why Somewhere in the Distance is one of the best raves of the summer. Last year we brought you word of Berlin’s best compact music festival, situated a little more than one hour by train outside the city. It truly was an … Read moreSomewhere in the Distance – Berlin’s Best Little Festival

Pat is Back! – The Return of St Patrick’s Day Festival Berlin

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They say you can’t keep a good thing down, and so, after a 1 year hiatus, the St Patrick’s Day Berlin Festival is coming back to the hauptstadt, and boy have they got some Gaelic-themed treats for you. ‘Tis the most wonderful time o’ the year……to wear green, eat some stew, get hammered on Guinness … Read morePat is Back! – The Return of St Patrick’s Day Festival Berlin

A Quick Chat with Charlie Smooth

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Although only in his mid 30s, Charlie Smooth is already a 15 year veteran of the Berlin nightlife scene. Be it as a DJ, club night promoter, music maker or simple club-goer, he has seen it all in this town over the last decade and a half. Now, with the launch of his new project … Read moreA Quick Chat with Charlie Smooth

Berlin’s Welcome Festival for Refugees – Schön, dass ihr da seid!

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Don’t miss a fun opportunity to share and enjoy the company of some of Berlin’s newer inhabitants! Schön, dass ihr da seid e.V. are throwing their 3rd annual Welcome Party this Saturday September 9th at 12:00 at the North East corner of Templehofer Feld, Oderstr. entrance. This is an opportunity for all refugees, asylum seekers and migrants … Read moreBerlin’s Welcome Festival for Refugees – Schön, dass ihr da seid!

Pray For Our Spinners: Here Comes Father Graham

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Look out club kids and musos – there’s a new joint in town and it’s called Father Graham. With its plethora of top techno clubs, punk palaces and rave dens, Berlin’s other, softer musical side can sometimes be forgotten about, as the aforementioned usually steal the limelight. As of this Friday, August 18, lovers of … Read morePray For Our Spinners: Here Comes Father Graham

‘Somewhere In The Distance’ Is The Summer Rave You’ve Been Waiting For

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As we all know well at this stage, Berlin is chock full of open-air bars and clubs which make inner-city summer bopping and boozing all the more fun. Places like Kater Blau, CDV, Heideglühen and ELSE are great fun and a valuable asset to those who like to rave outdoors in warmer weather, but only to … Read more‘Somewhere In The Distance’ Is The Summer Rave You’ve Been Waiting For

Heroines of Sound 2017 is a Battle Cry for Women in Music

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Heroines of Sound is a three-day festival dedicated to the celebration of the art and role of women in the world of music, both future and past. This year marks the 4th edition of this event, and will take place at Radial System V, on Holzmarktstraße, right in the heart of the city, between the 7th and … Read moreHeroines of Sound 2017 is a Battle Cry for Women in Music

The House of Red Doors #9: A N I M A L

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So once again, we here at BLY are bringing yet another House of Red Doors party to your attention. Why? Well because of the high calibre of its myriad performers and artists, it is genuinely some of the best fun you can have in a Berlin, with or without your clothes on – that bit is … Read moreThe House of Red Doors #9: A N I M A L

Solar Sound System is an Off-Grid DJ Booth for Lovers of Sun

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Solar Sound System is taking power-pedaled and solar-panel DJ sets to new heights, with your crowdfunding help. Go on, admit it, unless you’re a goth, you probably went a little bit weak at the knees the last two weeks when you looked at the weather forecast and saw that magic 20-degree Celsius threshold being broken … Read moreSolar Sound System is an Off-Grid DJ Booth for Lovers of Sun