Metropol, Berlin, Germany
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"David Bowie – Iggy Pop – Kraftwerk – Nina Hagen – The Cure – The Cramps – Depeche Mode. At the beginning of the 1980s, the Metropol on Nollendorfplatz was a magical attraction for national and international artists who started their careers here or tried to reach the top of the music Olympus. The stylistic variety is immense - whether avant-garde innovative, wildly angry, brutally brutal, or intensely atmospheric. This exciting place radiates far beyond the borders of the former walled city and manifests Berlin's reputation as an eccentric epicenter beyond the established cosmopolitan cities.
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The fascination of the house is also reflected in an individual room concept. The 13m high hall, consisting of two gallery levels, allows for varied perspectives, which are complemented by additional exclusive side rooms. This results in a wide range of possible uses for events such as gala dinners, after-show parties, receptions, presentations, fashion shows and events - but the METROPOL also offers an impressive and impressive backdrop for TV productions." - https://lnkd.in/e_-4y9v2 (Google Translation)
"Built by the KaDeWe architects Boswau & Knauer and completed in 1906, the house was used as a theater and concert hall. The theater had 1,108 seats and in the front part of the building was the Mozart Hall, which was completely clad in mahogany wood and was intended to appeal to the imperial court and the wealthy middle class with its pompous furnishings.
As early as 1911, the Mozart Hall became a cinema and in 1927 Erwin Piscator reopened the theater under the name “Theater am Nollendorfplatz”. It was equipped with the most modern stage in Europe at the time.
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In 1977 gaming operations were stopped and a discotheque was established for a long time. In the late 1980s, the Metropol was one of the most famous discos in Berlin with its unique laser show. Celebrities also had the honor here: Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), Derek William Dick alias Fish (Marillion), the collapsing new buildings and Bela B. (the doctors) were welcome guests.
Concerts often took place during the week: Depeche Mode played their first Berlin concert here for their debut LP. The human league, OMD, Tina Turner, David Bowie, Front 242 and other musicians also performed here.
In 2000, the taboo-breaking KitKat Club moved into the Metropol.
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Until 2014, the house with its various rooms, impressive galleries and extraordinary ambience was primarily used as an exclusive club and event location.
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Since autumn 2019, the house at Nollendorfplatz 5 has once again had its traditional name “METROPOL” and has been used as an event location, concert venue and for selected parties." - https://lnkd.in/eqCcktTH
