Just to point out, that according to the licensing act, any premise with a license to sell alcohol in the UK has the right to turn anybody away without giving reason. Actually, where I used to work, we specifically instructed doorstaff NOT to give any reason (that's when it can come and bite you in the arse).
There are promoters that operate in the UK right now that use the Berlin method. Maybe it isn't prevalent, but it happens - and increasingly so.
Unfortunately, it can't cut both ways. Do you want shitcunt crowds? Or a strict door policy? In an ideal world, all the dickheads would be labelled - or better yet, wouldn't bother turning up at all. And even then, you are going to get people who turn up who may be harmless and with good intentions, but still drag the vibe of the party down (tourists going on Instagram - exactly what Berlin doesn't want, and it's only gonna get worse because now tour operators are jumping on the bandwagon and trying to sell experiences and such)
To really understand this policy, you need to dig deep into the socio-political backdrop of Berlin at the beginning of the scene. About how revolutionary thinkers, authors, poets, artists, creative types and "lefties" were ostracised by their overlords and branded traitors to the state. This is literally a sanctuary. It's hallowed ground away from the prying eyes of society (and government). If you think that's a load of rubbish, then it underlines the point.
I have been turned away from a club in Berlin before. I respect the decision.
There are promoters that operate in the UK right now that use the Berlin method. Maybe it isn't prevalent, but it happens - and increasingly so.
Unfortunately, it can't cut both ways. Do you want shitcunt crowds? Or a strict door policy? In an ideal world, all the dickheads would be labelled - or better yet, wouldn't bother turning up at all. And even then, you are going to get people who turn up who may be harmless and with good intentions, but still drag the vibe of the party down (tourists going on Instagram - exactly what Berlin doesn't want, and it's only gonna get worse because now tour operators are jumping on the bandwagon and trying to sell experiences and such)
To really understand this policy, you need to dig deep into the socio-political backdrop of Berlin at the beginning of the scene. About how revolutionary thinkers, authors, poets, artists, creative types and "lefties" were ostracised by their overlords and branded traitors to the state. This is literally a sanctuary. It's hallowed ground away from the prying eyes of society (and government). If you think that's a load of rubbish, then it underlines the point.
I have been turned away from a club in Berlin before. I respect the decision.
I've often wondered how many people just shrug and pay it...?
