Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Venue of 2013
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# Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Venue of 2013
Living in Berlin as we do, it's nearly impossible to find a weekend with
*nothing* good happening. Whether your tastes run toward esoteric DIY
events or massive mainstream raves, this is a city where the phrase
'nightlife' encompasses quite a few meanings. Gods know, we have [a
story or two][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} to tell, and we're
sure you do too---after all, Berlin isn't the center of the universe
(stay tuned for our readers' notes on their hometowns to get the scoop
on *that*) and there's a plenty of options for the international clubber
seeking something truly special---or, at the very least, a big loud box
to provide a sonic diversion. When we [asked you][2]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"} where you spent your weekends (and occasionally chunks
of the weekday), you had plenty to tell us.
[Last year][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} your favorite venues
were [A38][4], [Berghain][5], [The Silent Barn][6], [Millenáris
Teátrum][7], and the sadly-departed [Raum][8]. This year started with a
reversal of fortunes for last year's first and second place winners...
**[][9]1. [Berghain/Panorama Bar][10]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"} **
Whether you go there for the multi-day, mind-bending parties featuring
some of the world's most celebrated DJs, or for the variety of live
concerts that run the gamut from [John Maus][11]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"} to Godflesh, Berlin's Berghain (and its house-flavored
sister club Panorama Bar) is widely considered the best party spot on
Earth. It even prompted the development of a controversial "How To Get
In" app, though if you actually need such a thing, you probably
shouldn't be there in the first place.
**[][12]2. [A38][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**
Coming up second this year is the Budapest party-boat, and the stunning
Danube location combined with the amount of interesting live acts (when
else are you going to have a chance to see The Tiger Lillies on a
freakin' *boat*?) make it one of Europe's most notable locations for
locals and tourists alike.
**[][13]3. [Pratersauna][14]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**
This artist-run Vienna club was formerly a sauna, but now the *hottest*
thing about it is the wide variety of killer DJs who frequent the decks
(apologies for that pun; an uncle wrote this) as well as the cultural
events that happen in their [art space][15]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"}. Their outdoor deck even has a pool---a vital necessity
when you've been chemically motivated on the dance floor for the last
seven hours.
**[][16]4. Trouw **
There's just something so appealing about repurposing industrial spaces
in the name of nightlife. Situated in a massive former newspaper
printing facility, Trouw's rotating blend of high-intensity DJs make it
an excellent place to lose yourself for a night or three in Amsterdam.
It even has a restaurant, so there's no need to go hunting off-premises
for things to keep your energy up (food, we mean). If you need more
info, we even did [a Slices special][17]{: target="_blank"
rel="noopener"} on it---so you *know* it's quality.
**[][18]5. [Culture Box ][19]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**
The grittiness of this Denmark club is balanced nicely with it's
high-class sound system and the equally classy acts who use it. The
perfect place to wind down after wandering around the nearly-model city
of Copenhagen (though we prefer the beauty of the houses of
anarcho-community Christiania ourselves). ~
*Click [here][20]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} for more results
from our 2013 Readers' Poll.*
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/columns/real-life-rave-confessions/vol-1/
[2]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/eb-readers-poll-2012/
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/readers-poll-2012-best-venue/
[4]: http://www.a38.hu/en/
[5]: http://berghain.de
[6]: https://www.facebook.com/silentbarn
[7]: http://www.millenaris.hu
[8]: https://www.facebook.com/proxy.berlin
[9]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Berghain-2013.jpg
[10]: http://www.berghain.de
[11]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/john-maus/
[12]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Electronic-Beats-A38.jpg
[13]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/pratersauna-2013.jpg
[14]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/pratersauna/
[15]: https://www.facebook.com/PS.ArtSpace
[16]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/trouw_2013.jpg
[17]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02iz7UnvwmQ
[18]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/culture-box-2013.jpg
[19]: http://www.culture-box.com/
[20]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/eb-readers-poll-2013/
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# Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Venue of 2013 Living in Berlin as we do, it's nearly impossible to find a weekend with *nothing* good happening. Whether your tastes run toward esoteric DIY events or massive mainstream raves, this is a city where the phrase 'nightlife' encompasses...
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**[][9]1. [Berghain/Panorama Bar][10]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"} ** . Whether you go there for the multi-day, mind-bending parties featuring some of the world's most celebrated DJs, or for the variety of live concerts that run the gamut from [John Maus][11]{: target="_blank" rel="noo...
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**[][16]4. Trouw ** . There's just something so appealing about repurposing industrial spaces in the name of nightlife. Situated in a massive former newspaper printing facility, Trouw's rotating blend of high-intensity DJs make it an excellent place to lose yourself for a night or three in ...
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[Culture Box ][19]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** The grittiness of this Denmark club is balanced nicely with it's high-class sound system and the equally classy acts who use it. The perfect place to wind down after wandering around the nearly-model city of Copenhagen (though we prefer...