This panel tackles the complex issue of fair pay in the music and nightlife industry, examining DJ fees, precarious working conditions, and perspectives from festivals and clubs. Who ultimately bears the cost of fair wages – venues, staff, or the audience? Could higher ticket or drink prices turn club culture into a space for the wealthy? And what is the ultimate solution for sustainable, fair compensation without compromising the core values of the scene?

English Night Time Economy / Funding Policy & Politics / Administration Culture / Community

Moderation

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  Laura Aha she/her

  Deutschlandfunk Kultur Germany

  Laura Aha ist freie Journalistin und Kulturwissenschaftlerin aus Berlin und arbeitet zu Themen rund um Popkultur, elektronische Musik und Gesellschaftspolitik – unter anderem für Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Groove, Berliner Zeitung, Missy …

Speakers

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  Gregor Imhof he/him

  SASS Music Club Austria

  Gregor Imhof ist seit 1999 in der Nachtgastronomie tätig – seit 2008 ist er Geschäftsführer des SASS Music Club. 2018 arbeiteten Gregor und sein Team an der Konzeption eines Awareness Teams im Club und führten dieses ab 2019 bei ihrer …

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  Johannes Piller he/him

  Fachgruppe DECK, vlan.radio, A.T.C. Records Austria

  Johannes Piller is a central figure in Viennese club culture and has made a name for himself through his diverse activities as a DJ, organizer, editor and label founder. His career began in the Viennese cultural scene, where he gained …

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  Roman Fleischmann he/they

  fast+nice / Kollektiv Kaorle / Austrian Academy of Sciences Austria

  Roman Fleischmann is a German-Croatian artist, musician, and researcher based in Vienna. He began his musical journey with various band projects as a drummer and bassist before moving to Vienna in 2014. There he soon became an active …

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  Simon Hafner he/him

  IG Kultur Austria

  Simon Hafner has been a cultural worker, DJ, radio producer, A&R, and label owner for more than two decades, and as a musician, he has released over 40 records on national and international labels. He is the chairman of IG Kultur …

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