Retrospect on the Luminous Era of Watergate Club: Recalling Its Glorious Past
In the heart of Berlin, a cultural landmark is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Watergate, known for its riverside location, kaleidoscopic light-beamed ceiling, large glass facade, and sunrise views, will say goodbye at the end of this year after one final New Year's Eve party.
The announcement of Watergate's closure is particularly impactful for many, including the writer, who had their first visit to Watergate in 2006. It was during this visit that they witnessed a sunrise from the waterside patio, an experience that left an indelible mark.
Over the years, Watergate has been a unique platform for a variety of sounds, hosting a line-up that no one had been brave enough to do yet. The eighth anniversary party, for instance, featured Maceo Plex, Steve Bug, Adam Beyer, dubstep titans Skream and Modeselektor, and Paul Kalkbrenner. This unique collaboration of sounds taught the writer a lot about music, DJing, and records.
The closure of Watergate is another blow to Berlin's cultural landscape, which is already struggling to maintain its vibrant identity. The erasure of Watergate is a desolate, cultureless concrete graveyard for property speculators and foreign investments, a sad reminder of the city's changing landscape.
Despite the closure, the memory of Watergate will live on. The writer has never worked with a better and more supportive team than the one behind Watergate, and the lessons learned there will continue to inspire. The party may be over, but as Watergate taught the writer, "the party is over - long live the party."
For those who have fond memories of Watergate, the club's final New Year's Eve party is a chance to bid farewell and celebrate the legacy of a unique and beloved institution. The details of the party are yet to be revealed, but one thing is certain - it will be a night to remember.
[1] Watergate Scandal: https://www.britannica.com/event/Watergate-scandal [2] Current Status of Watergate Hotel: https://www.watergatehotelberlin.com/ [3] Political Consequences of Watergate: https://www.history.com/topics/watergate-scandal [5] Nixon's Resignation: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixon-resigns
- The announcement of Watergate's closure is not just a loss for the city of Berlin, but also a significant setback for music lovers, as the club has been a unique platform for diverse sounds that have significantly influenced the writer's understanding of music and DJing.
- As the final New Year's Eve party approaches, music enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to bid farewell to Watergate, a beloved institution that has left an indelible mark on countless lives, just as it did for the writer in 2006, when they experienced their first sunrise from the waterside patio.
