The phrase FOGO NO CU [Brazilian Portuguese]: literally ‘fire in the ass’ perfectly encapsulates the energy of the community we’ve built up in the last years.

Following a sellout last solo event in August and our delicious takeover of the G-Spot @ House of Lunacy in September, this winter edition of FOGO NO CU will banish all evidence of the cold outside as we bring the fire to Crack Bellmer in Friedrichshain.

The FOGO NO CU collective draws inspiration from our various Latin American, Afro- and African, and European heritages, and our community is a beautiful mix of backgrounds, genders, sexualities and identities. We are queer, colourful, open-minded…and wild!

Diversity is our reason for existing and at the core of everything we do. We therefore give the overwhelming majority of our support to underrepresented groups, including queer, POC, FLINTA and migrant-background artists. This applies to all the artists performing on December 17th.

Expect seductive and energetic grooves from across a spectrum of house and electronic music, a wild dance-floor, lots of comfy and decorated chill-out spaces…and of course a huge amount of FOGO NO CU!

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RESPECT…

*This space is for LGBTQ+ and allies only. Please do not come to the party if this does not apply to you as you will only be politely declined entry at the door *

We want all guests to feel comfortable, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, or sexual orientation.

FOGO NO CU grew organically from a group of our friends and then friends of friends, and we continue to strive to create environments with that same energy, with respectful, kind and aware people - but we are acutely aware that no space can be so utopian, nor 100% safe, not least a public venue.

Please therefore look out for yourself, your friends and other guests. If you witness any discriminatory, disrespectful or any kind of toxic or concerning behaviour please reach out to members of our collective or the bar / door staff. Consent is not negotiable and we take this very seriously. Always ask before initiating physical contact. Remember that this includes touching, hugging, playing with someone’s hair, spanking or entering someone’s personal space. If in doubt, ASK. Asking for consent eliminates confusion and fosters a tighter, safer and more open community. If it’s not an enthusiastic “Yes!”, treat it as a no.

For example consent does not look like:
- a reluctant “maybe”
- “hmmmmmmmmm”
- “not now” (this does not mean, “yes, later”)
- “no... no.... No.... okay, fine...”

We will not tolerate any form of discrimination, racism, homophobia, anti-trans or hate speech. Anyone making others feel uncomfortable will be asked to leave the venue.

Respect. Respect. Respect.

Love…FOGO NO CU x

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