One of the most famous clubs in the techno scene is Berghain, Germany, also known as the “temple of the world.” Inside, there’s an indescribable atmosphere that no one will take with them—phone cameras are tightly covered.
The legendary Berlin club Berghain has a strict ban on mobile phone cameras, and sometimes even the devices themselves, to ensure guests’ privacy and create an atmosphere of freedom from the digital world. Cameras are often covered with stickers at the entrance, and attempting to film can result in expulsion without a refund. This practice has become standard for many underground clubs around the world.
Privacy: The ban protects patrons’ privacy, allowing them to express themselves freely without fear of being posted on social media.
Atmosphere: The absence of screens helps them focus on the music and the moment (rave culture).
Strict Security: Security closely enforces the rules, covering cameras at the entrance.
Spreading the practice: Other techno clubs, such as FOLD and Fabric in London and FUSE in Brussels, are following suit.
Here, It’s about the dancefloor, not the feed.
One small effort can change a night for the better. A club is an intimate space to be lived, not observed. From now on, Fuse will follow a no-phone policy to protect that shared experience and the deep aesthetic of club culture.