The Nachtrat Leipzig promotes and mediates in the nightlife of the city. It supports clubs and cultural actors, initiates sustainable projects, and advocates for diversity, safety, and anti-discrimination. Together, it shapes a vibrant and inclusive night culture.
The NachtRat Leipzig is a voluntary committee that is committed to the promotion and mediation in the field of nightlife in Leipzig. Here are the central aspects of its work and mission:
Mediation and Dialogue: The NachtRat mediates between the interests of the nightlife economy, actors in the cultural and creative industries, non-commercial organizers, citizens, and the administration. This includes the exchange among the participants as well as communication with external partners to create a platform for all interests[1][4].
Consultation and Promotion: The Coordination Office Nightlife, which works closely with the NachtRat, advises clubs and cultural institutions on the use of funding and supports them in alleviating their tight budgets[2][5].
Sustainability and Diversity: The goal of the NachtRat is to represent many perspectives on Leipzig's nightlife at one table and to initiate innovative projects for the social, ecological, and economic sustainability of the urban night. This includes promoting social, artistic, and cultural diversity in the city[1][4].
Anti-Discrimination Work and Safety: The NachtRat promotes the development and enforcement of anti-discrimination work, violence prevention, as well as education and risk minimization in the health sector. It works to increase the subjective feeling of safety at nightlife events and engages in crisis prevention by raising awareness among all participants[1][4].
Projects and Funding: The NachtRat initiates and implements sustainable projects together with other partners. For this purpose, funding is acquired and implemented with cooperation partners. These projects aim at the social, ecological, and economic sustainability of nightlife[1].
Barrier-Free Events: As part of the "Message of the Night," efforts are made to design publications and events to be barrier-free and to promote intersectional gender and diversity mainstreaming[4].
Co-Leadership: The NachtRat works in a co-leadership structure with the specialist representative for nightlife culture in the Cultural Office of the City of Leipzig. This structure ensures effective communication and mediation between the municipal departments, cultural associations, and nightlife organizations[1][3].
Coordination Office Nightlife: The coordination office, currently occupied by Kristin Marosi, takes on central functions such as initiating, translating, mediating, and networking projects and interests. This position is crucial for advising and supporting the cultural scene[2][5].
Thus, the NachtRat Leipzig is a central actor in the promotion and mediation of nightlife in Leipzig, contributing through its voluntary work and close collaboration with various stakeholders to create a diverse, sustainable, and vibrant night culture.
