Sven Marquadt is one of the world’s most famous and renowned bouncers, best known for his role at Berlin’s Berghain, the epicenter of the global techno scene. Berghain is often considered one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, and Marquadt is famous for his strict and often enigmatic decisions about who can and cannot enter the club. A widely known urban legend has it that he did not allow tycoon Elon Musk access to the venue, exemplifying his ruthless standard and uncompromising integrity.

But Sven Marquadt is not just a bouncer. He is also a talented photographer and artist, known for his dark and mysterious portraits. His life and career have become the subject of numerous articles and interviews, as many people are fascinated by his iconic figure, his impressive tattoos and the duality between his role as Berghain’s guardian and his artistic sensibility. Recently, he has caught the world’s attention for his appearance in the film “John Wick 4”, alongside the unmistakable Keanu Reeves.

But, aside from the fame and stories of the people who have met him, Sven has gathered a lot of profound experiences and insights into nightlife culture that many of us are eager to hear. Marquadt has become a living legend in clubbing culture. Come and meet him at the Culture of Nightlife Conference on 30 September!

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This project is part of the national cultural program “Timișoara – European Capital of Culture” in 2023 and is funded through the LightFest + program, carried out by the Timis County Center for Culture and Art, with funds allocated from the state budget, through the budget of the Ministry of Culture.

Sponsors: MRB Electric, Pepsi, ATP Motors, Caralux

Project partners: In-Edu Association Timișoara, German Cultural Center Timișoara, Cluj Cultural Center, West University Timișoara, University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca, Polytechnic University of Timișoara, BEGA, Signify, Eglo, Benq, Alikof, Green Paradise.

Communication partners: Getica OOH, Aushopping galleries, Kiss Fm, Euromedia, Pressone.ro, G4Media.ro, World Wide Print, Daisler Print House, Știri din România, Tion, Express de Banat, IQOOL, Zile și Nopți, Știri de Timișoara, NewsVest, Adevărul, TVR, Radio Timișoara, România Pozitivă, Best of Timișoara.