Berlin's OXI Garten forced to close

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    Mon, Aug 9, 2021, 10:25
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    Sean Beeby
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  • Police entered the venue following a string of noise complaints.
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  • OXI Garten is closed until further notice. According to a post on the venue's Instagram page on Friday afternoon, police entered the venue and confiscated permits following a string of complaints by local residents. "Regretfully, the Umweltamt has forced us to close our venue for August, until further notice," reads the statement. "We have been dealing with repetitive noise complaints from a small but vocal minority of neighbours." OXI claims to have complied with all noise regulations, as well as taking a six-figure loan for sound insulation and technical reports. The venue is appealing against the Umweltamt's decision, but will remain closed for the remainder of August at least. "We are currently fighting back," continues the post, "but need to prioritise the safety of our staff and guests until we have a rock solid legal solution. Otherwise, bureaucrats in Lichtenberg and the Police will continue to aid and abet these neighbours by finding new pretext to harass us." Located in Friedrichshain, OXI Garten was set to host a party featuring Palms Trax on Friday evening, before the closure was announced in the early afternoon. This summer, the outdoor club has hosted artists like FJAAK, Lena Willikens, Vladimir Ivkovic, Agyena, JakoJako and Rødhåd.
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