New chapter for cultural center in Neukölln: Oyoun has to give way

New chapter for cultural center in Neukölln: Oyoun has to give way

New course for the cultural center in Berlin-Neukölln

A significant change is imminent: The Oyoun cultural center on Lucy-Lameck-Strasse has to close by the end of 2024. This was confirmed by the cultural administration of Berlin on Wednesday. From January 1, 2025, the location will continue under a new management and a new concept.

background of the decision

The new advertisement of the cultural center takes place against the background of anti -Semitism allegations that were raised against the previous operator, Oyoun. These allegations led to the payment of the funding that were approved by 2025. According to the cultural administration, the reason for the deletion was an event that took place in November 2023 in the rooms of Oyoun.

The legal struggle of Oyoun

oyoun has taken legal action against the decision, both before the administrative court and before the Higher Administrative Court. Although the Constitutional Court lifted the decision of the Higher Administrative Court in July 2024, it remains uncertain whether Oyoun is entitled to future funding.

new perspectives and tender

The cultural administration emphasizes that the search for a new operator serves to interest the country's interest in a diverse cultural education, which not only wants to maintain different discussion rooms. The tender is expected to take place in late summer 2024, with a decision about the new operator that is expected for the late autumn of the same year. This initiative offers an opportunity for cultural workers to actively participate and contribute interesting new concepts.

non -profit organization of Oyoun

oyoun is known as an institution that implements artistic-cultural projects from decolonial, queer*feminist and migrant perspective. However, sales and funding that have been preserved in the past are on the brink because an application was rejected for a similar amount in 2024.

future of the cultural location

The upcoming new advertisement and the end of the operation of Oyoun could have far-reaching effects on the cultural landscape in Berlin-Neukölln. The cultural administration hopes that new initiatives will arise that promote cultural diversity in the region.

This restructuring shows the will of the city government to create a cultural location, which allows broader social discourses and puts various voices in the foreground. The future of the cultural center is eagerly awaited because the Berliners hope for new perspectives.