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Basel clubs like Balz, Nordstern and Viertel received bad news yesterday. As of Monday they are only allowed to hold events with a maximum of 300 guests. And even more serious: consumption while standing is prohibited. And that until at least the end of December. Valentin Aschwanden, managing director of the club «Das_Viertel», reports in writing. You can hardly believe it: “This amounts to closing all the clubs and discos. It would be more politically honest to officially close the clubs and give financial compensation accordingly. The nocturnal culture will perish in the short or medium term. It is a catastrophe for the cultural city of Basel! “
He is still unable to comment on what is happening to the club at the Dreispitz right now. This is what various club operators say when asked by Telebasel. There is a feeling of perplexity.
The Hirscheneck is already one step further. All events in the restaurant’s basement have been canceled. But why doesn’t the government immediately shut down the city’s nightclubs? Health Director Lukas Engelberger explains: “We don’t want to close any company or branch. In the end, everyone, as an operator or visitor, has to decide for themselves: does it still make sense? “
Canton withdraws from responsibility
Maurus Ebneter from Basel-Stadt Wirteverband criticizes this decision. Then one would shirk responsibility. “When you say that the clubs will be closed, you also have to say what you are doing now to help these companies. For example, pay your rent before the end of the year. “
Politicians want to help restaurants with up to 15 million francs. A corresponding motion, supported by all parties, was referred to the governing council in mid-September. However, in view of the new adjustment, it must be considered whether the money will be enough, Ebneter said.
In politics there is disagreement about the measures. SP candidate for the Grand Council and now a member of the City of Culture, Marcel Colomb complains that the city should have better involved nightlife providers. “One problem is that no one spoke to those affected.” The need for stricter measures has already become apparent. The situation was different in spring, when Switzerland and the world were surprised by Corona. Colomb: «The city was lost. Political pressure is needed now. “The canton is stealing responsibility with the tightening.
“I wouldn’t say the city was lost,” says Benjamin von Falkenstein. He is running for the PLD for the Grand Council. Also, it is not currently important if there were omissions. It is important that good action is taken now. Von Falkestein: “I’m sure the Grand Council will bring this up soon.” Until now, it has always helped. But understand that the culture industry is unsafe.
You can see the whole discussion between Benjamin von Falkenstein and Marcel Colomb here:
(Video: Telebasel)
