Concrete Playground: Cognitive Cities Conference in Berlin

In Berlin this month? Because the Cognitive Cities Conference is. It's all about industry leaders putting in their two bobs worth where sustainable living is concerned. It's about catering to the needs of the globe and its citizens. Check out the whole feature for details here.

My Berlin Wall

The most opportune thing about being a freelancer is the freedom it gives. Without the usual 9-5 limitations I make my own schedule. Without four walls of permanency I am fortunate enough to choose my own four walls which can be swapped daily/monthly/weekly.


With this in mind, no more than two months ago, I hoped on a plane destined for Berlin. I mean what other place would a music journo move to? Granted I picked October, November and December as my residency months and so like clock-work the weather became the least favourable aspect of my relocation.


Aside from the snowy outcome it was an amazing two and so months filled with discovery, reinvention and recreation. A hella of a lot of recreation. It's hedonistic reputation is as clear as the sky is blue on a Sunday morning when eager clubbers line-up to gain entry into mega-club Berghain. 9AM starts are the plat du jour! 

My 'Berlin Wall'

Berlin - MADLIB Show!!

As much as Berlin is all about the minimal scene (hello Watergate & Panorama) the Deutschland capital also fosters a great hip hop vibe! 


Not surprising, really, considering how laid back the city is.


Come 13 October 2010 producer and hip hop extraordinaire MADLIB (he's worked with all the greats including Mos Def) will be gracing the stage of venue Festaal Kreuzberg. Tix ain't cheap but you can be sure it'll be a night that transcends time and space. HELL YEA!


Get tickets here.