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While the term „binär“ (engl.: binary) has a clear meaning in itself, there are nuances depending on how it is applied.

In short, it stands for duality. Anything that’s binär can be broken down into two parts. One element is followed by the other. Our digital world is founded on Binärcodes, the predecessors to our computers, smartphones et cetera ran on 0s and 1s.

Applied to music, most of electronic music is binär. It builds up slowly, one element is followed by the next, a hi-hat comes in, a synth is replaced with quietness, followed by bass.

And while this formula works for most of the spectrum, it’s not limited to one genre in particular. The event series BINÄR is founded on this idea of terminology.

Yet, in society, it stands for the idea of binary genders – male and female – this might be the most popular definition of the word binär. We believe there’s more to to the term, it could also emphasise the cultural shift we’re currently in – ideas of society get updated by something new, something broader, something more welcoming, open, non-binär.

The BINÄR series wants to host a safe space, where duality supersedes the idea of traditional roles and clusters. Our form of duality is: what may apply to machines and music, doesn’t need to apply to ourselves. Inviting to coexist, to let loose, to embrace – whoever we might be.

This, of course, comes with exceptions. As we strive to comfort everybody in being themselves, we do not accept discriminative and abusive practice. Anti-Semitism, racism, sexism, homo- and transphobia, sexual harassment. We urge to report any kind of abusive, threatening or discomforting behaviour to a member of staff, whether you experience it or observe it.

Binär want to invite to an inclusive space, in which you may let go of societal norms, at least for the moment.