Tresor 313
Saturday May 23
10PM – 10AM
Return to the Source – Day 1

Ballroom
AZA
DJ Sphinx
Function
Surgeon (live)
Tauceti

Gallery
Etta
LNS
Mutagenix (Huey Mnemonic  x D. Strange)
Sharlese
Underground Resistance presents Depth Charge (live)

Garden
Daniel Bell (sunrise set)

NEW ORDER – DIMITRI HEGEMANN
2026 Opening Address: Movement Festival, Detroit

For years now, we’ve seen a strong shift to the far-right here in Germany, and not just here but in neighboring European countries as well. Support for extreme right-wing movements is growing, and this dangerous right-wing ideology deeply concerns me. This raises the question of what we, as clubs—and as a community, the electronic music community—can do to counter this rising tide.

I’ve come to the conclusion that something needs to be done in cities—especially smaller towns and rural areas with around 5,000 to 10,000 or 20,000 inhabitants— where there are no places for curated and engaging subcultures. Whether it’s a techno club, or a space where films are screened, food is cooked, people meet, exchange ideas, and have conversations—these kinds of places are missing almost everywhere.

And even if such places do exist, they are often poorly curated and managed, which means they close down or stop being relevant to their community. But through the last years, I’ve seen that the people who could actually shape these spaces in terms of content—the culture makers, the women and men with passion, clarity, vision, and a willingness to take risks—do exist in these cities. However, too often they are not in positions responsible for booking or programming. These are the people we should motivate and coach: leaders in their scenes who want to build something in their cities.

In every municipality, there are people who want to do exactly this—who want to run spaces like an old train station that can be transformed into a cultural center for subcultural interests and programs. And I believe that if we have many of these places spread across the country, many young people would get involved in these spaces, feel part of a scene, and would be reached before they drift into these far right-wing environments.

The status quo for years has been that there are hardly any cultural spaces and events, outside of a few big cities, that are actually relevant and interesting for young people.

We see so many examples where nothing fills that space and need, and then it is filled up by internet trolls, loudmouths, or false prophets and preachers spreading bizarre ideas.

Beyond that, very little happens. That’s why I think our contribution could be to build educational institutions, like we’re doing here in Berlin, where we pass on the know-how and knowledge about creating a subcultural space to young people who want to make Something.

We should support them in dealing with state-level politics or local authorities—mayors, district administrators—and we need to clearly tell them: you are on the right path, and you are incredibly important for the future. Because clubs are places that strengthen democratic behaviour, democratic values, and ultimately democracy itself.

That’s why I believe we should establish training centers, educational institutions, academies in larger cities and metropolitan areas, and train and coach people who are interested in running a small club—giving them confidence and encouragement that they are doing important work. This is doable. It’s possible. We see it in Berlin in our Academy over the last 2.5 years with what we’ve already accomplished.

The benefit is that young people in smaller cities—the organizers, the creators, and the audiences —are excited to have a space of their own and many more of them can decide to stay in their hometowns. When young people grow up in a place where they’re bored and can’t develop, they want to leave—usually for the nearest larger city, where they hope for a more fulfilling life. This kind of coaching and support for club makers outside of the big cities creates prospects for people who want to remain in their communities and cities. Indeed, local politicians and stakeholders are grateful when young talented, engaged people choose to stay.

To put it very clearly again: many cool, young people eventually realize that nothing is happening where they live, that all they ever hear from decision-makers is “no” when they want to try something new. So what do they do? They go where things are possible—usually the next city—where their expectations and life plans seem more achievable than in a place where nothing works, nothing happens.

So we need to help them create spaces where people can talk, come together, throw great parties, and even make new job opportunities. And from these jobs and small places, scenes usually emerge. Then the next thing happens: next to the club, a small café opens, or a small gallery, and so on. Networks form that connect people.

This is where we—the older generation, who have already experienced a lot—can help. Support the future leaders, especially in places where they have no other support.

And to the great artists who have made it big, I’d like to say: remember where you came from, and occasionally play in small clubs again, for little money.

Subculture is so important to stop the extreme right-wing from taking over. Let’s go!

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Return to the Source 2026 is an organic evolution of the original concept, with careful attention to detail put in at every level. Our weekend at the Tangent includes 4 parties for the price of one weekend wristband, with an outdoor area containing a harm reduction zone, farm to table food, custom ear plugs and an incredible outdoor sound system. Once the music starts at No Way Back on Sunday night, it won't end until Tuesday morning — 32 hours of continuous music. A weekend wristband will allow you to experience this ever changing environment with no interruptions. 
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