Located in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, SO36 takes its name from the area's historic postal code. In the late 1970s and 80s, West Berlin was an island of subculture surrounded by the GDR, and SO36 was its epicenter. It was a hub for the squatter movement and radical left-wing politics, often compared to CBGB for its grit and artistic importance.
In later years, the club evolved to reflect the changing demographics of the neighborhood. It pioneered the "Gayhane" party, a fusion of Turkish/Arabic pop music and queer culture. This event bridged the gap between the Turkish immigrant community and the alternative queer scene, making SO36 a symbol of Berlin's multicultural evolution.
Punk and alternative programming evolved into multicultural fusion. Known for bridging immigrant and queer communities.
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