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Playful Magazine, Prenzlauer Berg (2025)

31/12/2024

We put together a list of some places where the night will feel endless.

Whether you’re planning to queue for Berghain, lose yourself for 6 days in Sisyphos’ chaos, or let the night take you in some grimy basement rave. We put together a short guide to bring some alternatives for a cute dance into 2025...

30/12/2024

“I come from the French Caribbeans, more specifically the island of Guadeloupe, and my passion for music is deeply rooted in my origins. Growing up, my parents would play Haitian Kompa and Zouk every Sunday morning, filling the house with vibrant, groovy sounds. And I’ve found myself increasingly inspired by this cultural heritage, especially in terms of rhythm.

I’ve also started experimenting with incorporating traditional sounds from my island into my sets as a form of artistic expression, using music as a way to express my identity as well as my political views.” – ABS8LUTE

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26/12/2024

“One concept that deeply resonates with me is from a book called Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. It emphasizes that extraordinary achievements—whether Mozart, Einstein, or Da Vinci—aren’t solely the result of talent but are achieved through deliberate practice. The book highlights blind spots in practice and guides effective learning. A simple example is using running as a means of staying healthy. Instead of running 12 hours in one day, you’d achieve better results by running 30 minutes ever yday ” – Jin Synth;

“I apply this method to practising vinyl mixing or synthesiser perform. I never over-practice, but I maintain a consistent rhythm of daily training. During practice, I introduce challenging elements to prepare myself for unexpected situations. I’ve observed that many outstanding individuals are incredibly disciplined, and this principle is deeply reflected in my performances.”

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19/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:

Deeon,
As part of berlin’s drag collective They are, besides being seen in the Playful calendar, also having a big Christmas musical coming up on the 14th & 15th of December at Säälchen/ Holzmarkt25.

Last chance to get your calendar for 2025💗

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Wig Artist: .oxygen

18/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:

Lawunda Richardson,
A club kid turned glam monstress. You often find her holding court in Berlin’s most iconic parties or serving a stunning lip sync at the local q***r bars…

This Virgo Queen says, “down with the patriarchy”

There’s a 9 out of 10 chance you kept her from falling in a crowd surf: and for that she says thanks you!

Follow to see when and where she is performing next including keeping track on her bi-monthly show Lawunda & Friends @ Tipsy Bear in Berlin.

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15/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:

Bibingka,
Your sweet little Filipina dancefloor drama queen. Bibingka is an homage to all the q***rdos, the baklas, the dancefloor dolls & divine divas of the future. She brings the ass in the class, the drama from your mama, the swerves to your nerves and the motion to your emotion.

She brings the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ to Berlin’s ever buzzing nightlife, she see her often as a resident performer in and the beloved .festival

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14/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:
Yvonne Nightstand,
Our Miss October – this Quees has been a staple of the Berlin Drag scene since 2014 and makes us all long for more with each glimpse…

Known for her amazing run on Drag Race Germany where she placed in the Top 3.

In February 2025 she will be going on tour with her and podcast „HALTS MAUL!” don’t miss out!

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Wig artist: .oxygen

11/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:
Santana $exMachine,

Spring has sprung and gracing the month of May is our blooming superstar Santana Sexmachine.

Since appearing on Drag Race Sweden, Santana’s career has blossomed and she has planted her seeds all over Europe (pun intended)

Santana is the goddess of pole dancing, performing and DJing, so keep your eyes and ears open for what’s to cm in 2025

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Outfit created by: Santana $exMachine

08/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:
Ella Zimić, your favorite manic pixie trans girl reigning from the depths of the red light.

Come find her at the bar at .berlin.poledance and be enchanted by the OG-bottle girl and the sultry sirens…

„S.-.x work is work and trans women are women.”

And finally… your reminder to Get Your Calendar for 2025🌹

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Stylist: .tati.nova

07/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:
The sweetest Angel and the shining sun,

Angel Calysta Sun is a Drag Princess with glitter and glamour.

As a Vietnamese Drag Artist she wants to represent the asian community and show visibility in Berlin and beyond.

„Kisses, Hugs and a big thank you goes to my Drag Mothers Ocean & Vivienne Lovecraft for all the love and Support”

Support Our Work – Get The Calendar,
for yourself or someone you love.

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06/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:
Daniela Candela, The Tropical Beauty!

From Venezuela to the world.
Better known as a theater queen, showstopper, and one of Berlin’s best performers…

Daniela thrives on colorful occasions filled with happiness and humor.
Her next concert is on December 15th at .
Follow her on Instagram for more vibrant and joyful moments.

Support Our Work - Get The Calendar, or send it to someone who should get it💗

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02/12/2024

Playful Calendar 2025 Featuring:  
Sam Day, originally from Indonesia and now making waves in Berlin‘s drag scene - a rising talent with magnetic s*x appeal and irresistibly goofy charm. She shines as a goddess in silver, embodying the power of drag and the courage of being unapologetically trans-fem.

“January marks not just a new year, but a fresh stage to slay—because drag isn’t just art, it’s the passion and empowerment to live your truth and shine.”

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The Playful Calendar is ready to order - you know where to find it!

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19/09/2024

We enter the world of , an alter ego born from Lydia’s fusion of pole dance, fe**sh culture, and Berlin’s creative energy. Conceived during the pandemic, Fluxxious embodies sensuality, power, and fluidity, performing in latex and exploring the edges of art, kink, and dance. Join us as Lydia shares how Fluxxious emerged and continues to evolve, connecting with audiences in intimate, and (for some) provocative ways.

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02/05/2024

PEEPLOCH on Wednesday is sold out since days but we’ve freed up another 20 extra discounted tickets. These tickets will guarantee a standing spot and seating will be available if there is capacity.

Link in bio! Go get them!

24/04/2024

WED 8/5 

Peeploch is a curated late-night show hosted by .mag and

 The same week as the German F_tish Ball we’re inviting some of the k_nk scene’s heavy players to talk about all things d_rty that lub_icates our minds. This live show will allow for conversations that normally don’t take place on stages, where the audience gets to interact. Peeploch is unseriously serious and an open atmosphere of laughter, visual fi_th and a raw force that will make you continue the fun for the rest of what the F_tish Ball has to offer. 

Peeploch is hosted by .sandst
The co-founder of Playful isn’t shy to ask direct questions or dig deeper and neither with sharing her own experiences. She will make sure you won’t get too comfortable in your seats. 

This Peeploch guests are: 

Eva Oh is not only a professional international dom_natrix and media personality; she’s also a captivating podcaster whose voice and smarts makes you understand all thinks B_SM without filter or judgement. With sharp wit and humour she challenges societal norms and desire.

Bishop Black has been seen everywhere and people tend to say they cannot w_nk without having them show up on the screen. Their mesmerizing fil_hy energy draws you right into their presence, on– as well as off screen. As a multi-talented artist and performer, Bishop has made waves in the adult entertainment industry and beyond.  

Chiqui Love is the Venezuelan gift to Berlin, that keeps on giving. As a strip_er, activist, comedian and performer, with over 20 years in the business, she’s making the city more vibrant and colourful with irony that’s not for the faint hearted. Chiqui empowers performers and challenges stereotypes while captivating audiences with her witty mouth or knife-sharp performances.

Fluxxious is mostly seen in q***r, s_x positive and f_tish communities. She is strong, fluctuating between masculinity and femininity, embracing objectifying herself in her own terms. Fluxxious loves wearing latex, heavy harness, sometimes climb the pole or play… and you’ll get to watch her do it all.

Tickets available in bio.

19/03/2024

“Music is an art form that thrives on diverse perspectives to remain authentic. It’s essential to have different voices talking about their experiences through music; imagine hearing the same story told by the same people repeatedly – it would be so dull.” – Samantha Togni
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“Representation is crucial for inspiring the next generation of music. If you can’t see people that look like you in certain roles, it becomes harder to picture yourself undertaking a career in it.

Leading labels, organisations, venues, and festivals need to put their money where their mouth is and offer programs, opportunities, training, and education to amplify marginalised voices and create a more equitable ecosystem. Us independent collectives can make noise but it in comparison what we can do has limitations.”

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15/03/2024

We catch up with the Detroit techno pioneer Alan Oldham AKA DJ T-1000 who was one of the driving forces behind the UNESCO campaign for ‘Berlin Techno’, spearheaded by Rave the Planet.

What does this mean for the scene and for Berlin as a city?
“Like everyone, I’m waiting to see what practical benefits there are from this status, but in theory it ratifies the Berlin Techno scene as culture worthy of protection on par with museums, libraries and historic buildings, not just a bunch of clubbers taking dr-gs.” – Alan Oldham

Protection from what?
“Gentrification and erasure of community spaces are the main enemies. Berlin has already lost many great venues like IPSE and Fiese Remise.”

Some voices have shown concern that the campaign focuses on Berlin, and not Detroit. Are you scared it would make people forget about the roots of where techno actually comes from?
“Nope. Detroit Techno has been around for almost 40 years. Everyone who knows electronic music knows that my hometown Detroit is the birthplace of techno. Many Detroiters are living legends who are still relevant and leading the way creatively. When campaigning for UNESCO status, it was in the back of our minds (myself, Dr. Motte and team) that Berlin was just the test case. And if successful, other cities with rich musical and creative histories could apply for the same UNESCO Intangible Cultural status. Of course, culturally, the USA is a different place with its own challenges. We shall see!”

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13/03/2024

UNESCO just added six new entries to the list of intangible cultural heritage in Germany and one of them is Berlin’s techno scene.

We’ll leave it at that.

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