The Berlin Symphony of Rhythm

How Gentrification is Killing Berlin Music Scene, Beneath the captivating melodies and vibrant performances that animate Berlin’s streets lies a stark and often overlooked reality. Street performance, or busking, remains technically illegal in many parts of the city. As a result, artists many of whom are migrants or cultural minorities face systemic challenges including substantial fines, the threat of having their instruments confiscated, and, in some cases, physical and verbal harassment from the public.