Creating Club-Cultural Structures for the Community, by the Community
Thu, 14.11.
17:00–18:30
The crucial relationship between a space and its community is reflected not only in its physical 4 corners, but also in how it is organised, operated, and inevitably, how it is funded. Collaborative ownership, alternative funding, and partnerships with NGOs help communities create and sustain cultural and nightlife spaces despite economic challenges like rising property costs, real estate pressures, or city planning conflicts. This session aims to highlight experiences of community-driven approaches and alternatives.
co-curated by VibeLab
Moderation
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David Prieth he/him
p.m.k. Innsbruck Austria
David Prieth is a cultural worker, event manager, activist, and, as of recent, patented “Volkskanzler”, living in Innsbruck. Since 2017 he has been managing director of the cultural center p.m.k in Innsbruck. His main focus is on …
Speakers
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Aukje Dekker she/her
Sexyland World Netherlands
Aukje Dekker is a visual artist and founder/director of Sexyland World; one of the only collaborative cultural (night) clubs in Amsterdam where failure and experiment are part of the DNA. Aukje Dekker can be safely called the Dutch crown … -
Konstantin Krex he/him
BERLIN WORX e.V. Germany
Konstantin Krex was born in Berlin in 1989. For more than ten years, he has been shaping the Berlin Holzmarkt 25 project as a spokesperson and developer, transforming it from a temporary club culture space to a long-term urban quarter … -
Lenny Watson she/her
Sister Midnight United Kingdom
Lenny Watson is a co-founding director of Sister Midnight, a not-for-profit organisation based in Lewisham, South London that is working to create the borough’s first community owned music venue. Lenny’s work engages with the … -
Sophie Brownlee she/her
Music Venue Trust United Kingdom
Sophie Brownlee is External Affairs Manager at Music Venue Trust with responsibility for external affairs, strategy, and advocacy with all layers of government across the four UK nations. Sophie has experience in several external affairs …
Club U
Karlsplatz, 1010
Get directions
Metro Line: U1/U2/U4; Station: Karlsplatz; Exit: Künstlerhaus, Musikverein
You can enter directly from the metro station or use the entrance outside.
Tram Line: 1/2/71/D; Station: Oper, Karlsplatz (5-minute walk to the location).
Wheelchair-Accessible Entrance (two-storied location, no elevator inside, but two separate entrances for each level).