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Brendan Power

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

‘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 more Heroines 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 more The 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. Archive summary Published on 12 April 2017, this article documents the Berlin launch and crowdfunding campaign for Solar Sound System, a mobile DJ booth powered by solar energy and bicycles. The crowdfunding appeal and launch-party information refer to … Read more Solar Sound System is an Off-Grid DJ Booth for Lovers of Sun

Julia Bosski on Ruling the World, One Polish Dinner at a Time

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Christmas last year, BERLIN LOVES YOU celebrated 2016 with Polish Thursday Dinners at the Markthalle Moabit, where we were treated to a deliciously festive 5-course meal. Polish Thursday Dinners is – of course – the creation of the irrepressible Julia Bosski. We caught up with the dame behind the dining for a quick chat about … Read more Julia Bosski on Ruling the World, One Polish Dinner at a Time

Kreuzberg’s Big Sur is California Dreaming Cuisine, on Such a Winter’s Day

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Opened less two months ago, Big Sur is a fun, modern and affordable dining experience in the “New American Cusine” or “California Kitchen” style, with a very strong focus on carefully crafted cocktails and craft beers. Back in the the hazy days of the early 2000s, a moderately successful Irish band by the name of … Read more Kreuzberg’s Big Sur is California Dreaming Cuisine, on Such a Winter’s Day

Odd Fantastic and Gigi Masin Go to Church in Kreuzberg

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Archive note: Published in November 2016, this article previewed Gigi Masin and Lutto Lento at Taborkirche on 10 November 2016, presented by Odd Fantastic. The concert, schedule and ticket information have expired; the artist and venue context is preserved. Concerts in churches are so hot right now. Last month, the Zionskirche in Prenzlauer Berg played … Read more Odd Fantastic and Gigi Masin Go to Church in Kreuzberg

Pssst! Free Tickets to the BE-AT.TV End of Summer Party

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Archive note: Published in September 2016, this article promoted the BE-AT.TV End of Summer Party at a secret Kreuzkölln location on 22 September 2016. The party and its limited free-ticket offer have ended; the original event details remain as an archive. Want to rinse one more summertime dance out of your Berlin September? For those … Read more Pssst! Free Tickets to the BE-AT.TV End of Summer Party

Dig Deeper and Get Your Groove On at the Independent Label Market

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Archive note: Published in August 2016, this article previewed the Independent Label Market at Prince Charles and TAK Theatre on 13 August 2016. That market and its associated party have ended; the labels, venue information and original links remain as a historical record. Crate diggers of the world unite! The Independent Label Market makes its … Read more Dig Deeper and Get Your Groove On at the Independent Label Market

Dive into a Kreuzberg Comedy Summer Camp with Daniel Stern

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Berlin History Archive: This article previews Daniel Stern’s High Dive stand-up Comedy Summer Camp in Kreuzberg in August 2016. The event and programme information have ended; the text is preserved as Berlin comedy history. The Berlin English comedy scene has blossomed into a vibrant component of local nightlife in recent years. One of the latest … Read more Dive into a Kreuzberg Comedy Summer Camp with Daniel Stern

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