The anarchist squat and safe-haven was torn down in 2007, resulting in some of the biggest riots the city has ever seen. It’s part of a gradual progression that’s been bubbling under the surface since the party Fast Forward laid out its explicit code of conduct back in 2015, inspired by the philosophy of the beacon of Copenhagen counterculture, Ungdomshuset (‘The Youth House’). One of the most significant shifts in Copenhagen’s rapidly growing techno scene is the sex-positive approach to partying that has begun to take hold in the last couple of years. But even as crowds gather in their hundreds (and sometimes thousands), that sense of intimacy is hard to refute. The scene has since exploded, earning an international reputation for its own unique hard-and-fast underground identity. There were raves in bunkers and on boats-invitation-only affairs that never made it onto Resident Advisor. Arriving at an event meant a ceremonial series of greetings: hugs, kisses, and sincere exchanges of the charming “tak for sidst!”-“thanks for last time!” Everybody knew everybody. About five years ago, when the new wave of Copenhagen techno was still in its infancy, an unfamiliar face at a party would quite literally turn heads.
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