Several months after clubs were able to reopen following the pandemic, this session checks in on where the city’s famous music scene with a panel of musicians, DJs and club organisers. What can Berlin tell us about the relationship between music and politics? How can we understand changes occurring in the city through music and […]
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Summer Camp 2022 – Voting Rights for Non-Germans
In this workshop we will discuss about whether fighting for non citizens voting rights can be seen as a step towards abolishing national state construct and fighting border practicing or will it be a tool to confirm the the oppressive systems? Which example of campaigning for non citizens voting rights exists around the globe and […]
Summer Camp 2022 – Grassroots organising in the wake of Hindu fascist nationalism
India is witnessing an unprecedented right-wing authoritarian shift under the Hindu supremacist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Hate speech and violence against minorities, including lynching, have become rampant while the perpetrators enjoy impunity and tacit state protection. However, grassroot movements and cultural artists have also sharpened their tools to resist casteism, hate speech, and hatred based […]
Summer Camp 2022 – Happy Together? The Limits and Potential of Joy, Desire and Collectivity
This session will explore the possibilities of joy and collectivity, as well as the co-option and repression of joy by the state and capital. We will explore the relationship between collectivity and mental health in a post-pandemic world and look at the the limits of collective joy with regards to desire and how it requires […]
Summer Camp 2022 – Organising Delivery Workers
The story of the Gorillas Workers Collective and the current efforts to broaden the scope of the struggle to the entire sector. A discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and overall importance of autonomous organizing for building worker’s power and forging solidarity in the new platform economy. Sunday, 26th June, 11am – 12 noon with members […]