Fuckparade
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The Fuckparade is a techno demonstration in Berlin. As of 2005 it has occurred every year since 1997, in July or August. It developed in reaction to the music restriction (exclusion of Gabber music) and commercialisation of Love Parade.[1][2] Additionally, it broached the issue of the techno club Bunker being closed. The most played styles of music in the Fuckparade are Gabber, Speedcore, Techno, Punk, and House.
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[edit] Name
The name "Fuckparade" has nothing to do with the literal meaning, it's the short form of "Fuck the Loveparade".
Originally the "Fuckparade" was named "Hateparade" and should show the difference to the "Loveparade". But the name was interpreted by the media as violence-glamourising.
[edit] Aims
- To prevent the commercialisation of culture, music and public space
- To prevent the abuse of the right for demonstration and free speech by commercial events, especially the Loveparade
- To further the consideration of subcultures in urban development and cultural policy
- Thereby protecting and enhancing cultural diversity
- Greater diversity of the media
- Since 2001: free means of expression for demonstrations
[edit] History
[edit] 1997
The first Fuckparade demonstration was named Hateparade, it was held on the 12th June 1997. The parade started at the club Bunker and lead to the Alexanderplatz. There was a large amount of press coverage for the event. The name of this demonstration was misinterpreted by some press as "March of Hate."
[edit] 1998
The second demonstration changed the name from Hateparade to Fuckparade (short for "Fuck the Love Parade") because of the misinterpretation of the original name.
[edit] 2000
A man known online as the "Techno Viking" was part of the demonstration through the streets of Berlin and was video taped while performing techno dance moves[1]
[edit] 2005
The Fuckparade 2005 was on August 6 in Berlin.
[edit] References
- ^ Hooper, John. "The course of true Love", Wednesday July 18, 2001. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
- ^ Staunton, Denis. "Berlin holds an orgy but no one has sex", The Observer, Sunday July 2, 2000. Retrieved on 2007-10-11.
[edit] External links
- fuckparade.org Homepage of the Fuckparade
- Fuckparade 2003 Pictures
