Thousands gather and dance to booming bass tunes at the "Demorave" event in Hamburg's nightlife scene.
In the heart of Hamburg, the "Demorave" event, organised by several groups from the electronic music scene, took to the streets of Altona this weekend. The march, which began at Schulterblatt and concluded at Neuen Kamp in the evening, saw thousands of participants according to the event organisers.
The event's motto, "The city we want starts with us," echoed the demand for the allocation of spaces for non-commercial, spontaneous open-air culture events. The organisers assert that such events are not only ignored but actively fought against, with many being disbanded by the HPA or police.
The "Demorave" event was planned to end with a party at the "Uebel&Gefährlich" in the Feldstraßenbunker, with the organiser remaining unspecified in available sources. The event remained peaceful, as confirmed by a police spokesperson.
The non-commercial, spontaneous open-air culture of electronic music receives only 1.3 million euros in funding compared to decades of support for high culture. This disparity has been a point of contention for the organisers, who demand that the city support spontaneous and privately organised music events instead of regularly disbanding them.
Subcultural groups in Hamburg create spaces for their own communities, often away from the public eye, as stated by the organisers of the "Demorave" event. The organisers of the event assert that such events are an integral part of Hamburg's cultural landscape and should be recognised and supported by the city.
The organisers of the "Demorave" event previously announced a vague number of participants between 5,000 and 10,000. However, the actual number of participants in the event was not communicated by the police in the evening.
After the "Demorave" event, a big after-party was scheduled in a popular club, offering participants a chance to continue celebrating the city's open-air culture. The "Demorave" event serves as a reminder of the vibrant and diverse culture that thrives in Hamburg, and a call for the city to support and embrace its open-air events.
