Host Aware

14/05/2020

We have two virtual training sessions coming up on Wednesdays 20 May + 03 June from 8-9pm, which will be hosted by our friends at SONAR Berlin. The first will focus on the effects, risks, and safer use of substances, the second on drug emergencies and support. Space is limited, please contact us if you would like to participate!

05/05/2020

In the Berlin nightlife landscape, "anti-discrimination agencies often report discriminatory admission practices...clubs often lack the appropriate resources and tools for appropriate diversity management."

The attached funding opportunity from the Berlin Senate aims to support projects which "strengthen discrimination-related complaint management, ensure equal opportunities in access to culture, and support Berlin's music and club culture."

The application deadline is May 10! ✏️

Wir freuen uns ein Zuwendungsprojekt im Handlungsfeld Diversity und Antidiskriminierung beim Zugang zu und in Berliner Clubs und Diskotheken fördern zu können. Ziel des Projektes “Diversitygerechtes Ausgehen in Berlin” ist es, das Diversity-Management von Clubbetreibenden und Türpersonal zu v...

26/03/2020

This weekend tune into Club Quarantäne's Home Alone Party for 42 hours of music in a virtual clubbing experience 🪐 donations raised will go towards Berlin Collective Action: Nightlife Emergency Fund among other great orgs ✨ Read more on our blog: https://hostaware.org/club-quarantaene-stay-at-home-party/

23/03/2020

Berlin: New restrictions are in effect tomorrow!

"Anyone who is on the move must keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters from everyone. If you leave your home, you must be able to identify yourself to the police" with a photo ID and Anmeldung (proof of address).

Source: B.Z.

Im Kampf gegen das Coronavirus gelten von Montag an noch strengere Einschränkungen für den Alltag der Menschen in Berlin. Kontakte und Aufenthalte im Freien sollen drastisch reduziert werden.

20/03/2020

We stand as a member of Berlin Collective Action to support the Nightlife Emergency Fund, which aims to provide emergency financial aid to at-risk nightlife workers in Berlin. We urgently call on those who are financially secure to join us in supporting those in need. Please share and donate if you can!

This fund exists to provide emergency financial aid to at-risk nightlife workers in Berlin — those whose livelihoods have been severely impacted by COVID-19, and especially those who do not have acce…

05/03/2020

FOUR FOUR Magazine writes on tokenism versus authentic efforts to promote diversity in bookings:

"There is no progress, and frankly no point in hosting an all-female line up once if the next five events feature none. Highlighting a particular group of underrepresented people because it’ll boost public impression (while making you feel good) does nothing for deeper inclusive change." ✔️

Until a person’s sexuality, race, gender or class cease to influence their opportunities in the world, a conscious effort to endorse those often ignored or sidelined must be made.