Terms of Participation: Funding Program for Emerging Collectives at Alte Feuerwache Tempelhof 2026
1. Background
A funding program has emerged from the joint lighter campaign between Clubcommission Berlin e.V. and BIC, investing the campaign’s proceeds into the next generation of Berlin’s club culture.
In Berlin, club culture grows from the grassroots up. It emerges from collectives, new voices, and people setting out to create something of their own. Yet, these initial steps are often hindered by a lack of space, resources, and low-threshold access. This is precisely where the funding program steps in.
Using funds from the campaign, Clubcommission e.V., in partnership with Torhaus e.V., creates opportunities for non-commercial, community-oriented events. It enables several emerging collectives to develop, curate, and execute their own event formats at Alte Feuerwache THF.
2. Location and Framework
Alte Feuerwache THF has established itself as a model project for fair space allocation and non-commercial, collectively organized club culture. The venue embodies a clear commitment to awareness, diversity, and participation. Within this framework, Clubcommission provides the space and infrastructure, thereby lowering barriers for new collectives.
3. Target Group
The funding program is aimed at emerging collectives based in Berlin that wish to develop non-commercial, community-oriented events and are in the early stages of their journey within club culture.
4. Funding
A total of €20,000 from the lighter campaign proceeds is available for all selected collectives. Additionally, further donations may be added to the fund, increasing the total amount of support available.
Multiple collectives will be selected. Each collective will receive the use of event spaces free of charge, plus a booking budget of €2,000. In addition to financial support, the Clubcommission provides the selected collectives with space and infrastructure at the Alte Feuerwache Tempelhof to host their own event.
5. Eligibility Criteria
- The collective is active in Berlin.
- The collective pursues a non-commercial, community-oriented approach.
- The concept aligns with the values of the Clubcommission e.V. and the Alte Feuerwache Tempelhof—specifically regarding awareness, diversity, and inclusion.
6. Application Process
Language: German or English
[Placeholder: Application period to be announced.]
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the online form.
Direct questions regarding the application to support@clubkultur.berlin.
7. Selection Process and Jury
A jury reviews the submitted concepts and selects the collectives that will receive funding and the opportunity to organize and curate an event at the Alte Feuerwache Tempelhof.
8. Data Protection Notice Regarding Your Application
By submitting this application, you are providing us with contact details and information about your concept. These data will be used by Clubcommission Berlin e.V. and a jury—which includes external members—to select the participating collectives.
☐ I consent to my data being stored in a database after the conclusion of this initiative so that I may be considered for future parties.
If you do not consent to this storage, we will delete your data no later than six months after the selection process concludes. We use the data of the selected collectives for the ongoing organization of the event and store it for a correspondingly longer period.
Further information on how we handle your data can be found in our general privacy policy.