THE BED IS MADE…
Anyone who has ever wondered how the Frankfurt music club Das BETT (now bett) got its distinctive name should remember its origins: From September 2005, Das Bett welcomed up to 80 visitors in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere in the Klappergasse in Sachsenhausen. Many of the artists from all over the world whom Das Bett, with its exceptional feel for music and the spirit of the times, managed to book for a show, simply stayed overnight on the upper floor of the BETT after their performance. With a musical program far removed from the mainstream, encompassing every conceivable musical style from cheerful electropop to wild garage rock, and offering a stage to both established underground stars and up-and-coming bands, Das BETT quickly established itself as one of Frankfurt’s most important cultural institutions. With the move of Das BETT to the western Gallus district in 2009, Das Bett team took a bold step towards change. The new venue in the Communications Factory, Schmidtstraße 12, now offers space for up to 500 attendees. Das Bett team will continue to strive to preserve the club’s “unpretentious charm” and philosophy: Das Bett remains committed to making a diverse and sophisticated arts and culture program accessible to everyone at affordable prices.
FINAL DARKNESS // All Styles of Dark Music
Founded in March 2019, Final Darkness (FD) is DAS BETT‘s new alternative party for fans of Gothic, Dark Wave, Future & Synth Pop, and everything else the dark scene has to offer. Initially launched as a party series at DAS BETT, it soon became clear that there was also a high demand for concerts within this scene in and around Frankfurt. Today, Final Darkness regularly hosts (on ten third Saturdays a month) the biggest dark party in Frankfurt, featuring four resident DJs with rotating lineups. Furthermore, Final Darkness regularly organizes diverse concerts in collaboration with Das BETT and has become an indispensable reference point. In addition to musical diversity, Final Darkness events stand for openness, tolerance, and respect.
