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Techno has come to dominate the music scene in Germany, especially in the capital city Berlin. But the blueprint of techno music originates in Detroit.

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An elderly woman raises her arms as young revellers smile at her.

Belgian octogenerians dance the night away at techno party

Belgian octogenerians dance the night away at techno party

Techno parties can be fun, even for seniors. In Belgium, organizer Papy Booom proves that you're never too old to dance.
MusicOctober 21, 202403:43 min
people gather on a terrace outside a nightclub

Is Berlin in a 'club death' spiral?

Is Berlin in a 'club death' spiral?

With two iconic Berlin techno clubs set to close, rising rents and inflation are being blamed. But is the party over?
MusicSeptember 27, 2024
Belgian care home resident Ria Pencelet André is accompanied by young male topless dancers

Belgian seniors hit the dance floor at techno club

Belgian seniors hit the dance floor at techno club

DW went along as carers in Belgium took techno fan grandmas and grandpas out dancing to clubs and music festivals.
SocietySeptember 3, 202402:32 min
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Berlin's 'Rave the Planet' parade draws over 200,000 people

Berlin's 'Rave the Planet' parade draws over 200,000 people

Over 200,000 people gathered for Berlin's "Rave the Planet" techno parade, dancing near the city's iconic landmarks.
OffbeatAugust 18, 202401:41 min
A person celebrates at the "Rave the Planet" techno parade with a poster reading -techno is my culture for UNESCO heritage-

Berlin techno on Germany's intangible cultural heritage list

Berlin techno on Germany's intangible cultural heritage list

Berlin's techno scene has been added to a list of cultural traditions in Germany to be preserved and kept alive.
CultureMarch 13, 2024
A crowd of smiley people wearing with colored glasses, rain ponchos and umbrellas walk in the street; one man is bare-chest, wringing his T-shirt.

Rave the Planet gets go-ahead after cancellation threats

Rave the Planet gets go-ahead after cancellation threats

It was unclear until the last minute: The successor to the famous Love Parade will take place in Berlin this weekend.
MusicJuly 7, 2023
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Kyiv's K41 club staff find refuge in Berlin

It is renowned as one of the hottest clubs in Ukraine. Many of the Kyiv club's employees have fled to Berlin.
CultureMarch 18, 2022
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