Older club guests in Berlin: discrimination and new challenges!

Older club guests in Berlin: discrimination and new challenges!

In Berlin, the club scene is bubbling, which has been a magnet for party people since the 90s. But now it will be uncomfortable for a surprising group: older club visitors. According to reports from Berlin Live , the 50 plus generation is increasingly faced with discrimination at the admission. The DJ Tanith, 62 years old, reports on personal experiences and makes it clear that many of his peers are no longer welcome when visiting the club. The worries are versatile: in addition to the concern not to be left in, there are practical concerns. Accessibility and good toilets have become essential for many who want to celebrate in the prime.

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Konrad reads, restaurateur and even long -time club goers, has carried out surveys among older guests and realizes that the club culture is not adapted to the needs of this group. For many seniors, not only the fun of celebrating, but also physical stress is changing. "Dancing the nights is no longer possible for everyone," he explains. The participation of younger parents is also severely restricted because the celebrations no longer harmonize with a full everyday employer.

However, there is a ray of hope through initiatives such as the "Staub" series in the About Blank, which offer events between 12 and 10 p.m. Initiator Ines Manseder emphasizes that these events are intended not only for older people, but for everyone who no longer feel comfortable in the typical club environment. "As long as we have the energy to dance, we should be allowed!", She says in reprint. Innovative approaches could help the clubs to create more included space and to get over the outdated rules that apparently deny many access to the nightly pleasure, as