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Study probes mystery of Berlin techno club door policies
Hope Works club closed permanently in February after 13 years, reflecting a trend of around 400 club closures in the UK over five years, according to Liam O'Shea.
A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of people aged 18 to 30 are going out less often than last year, attributing this to the economic climate.
A study published in the Journal of Marketing analyzed Berlin club door policies to understand the logic behind exclusivity, using interviews and observation of entry decisions.
The study revealed that entry often depends on fitting in and standing out, with stylized dress, techno culture knowledge, and personal charisma being important factors.
Researchers from the Free University of Berlin conducted interviews with bouncers, club owners, DJs, security officers and clients. The answer is unanswered.
The German city's techno scene is a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage Berlin's techno clubs have long been renowned for their demanding security guards and the images of hopeful citizens and tourists lining up for hours only to be greeted with a stern “no” at the door. Now, a study has been published with the purpose of shedding light on the logic behind the notoriously exclusive door policy of the German capital's nightlife temples, such as B…