The Spielzeit’europa Festival is set to go out with a bang on the 27th and 28th of January. Hofesch Shechter is in town with “Political Mother: The Choreographer’s Cut”, a reworking of his critically acclaimed “audio visual marvel” from 2010. Brace your senses for a show which is part rock concert, part electrifying dance performance and part political and social critique. [READ MORE]

It was a fine affair, but now Fashion Week is over and it’s time to repent for our sins: the late nights, the early starts and the indecent amounts of free champagne. But public flagellation is such a hassle. Surely there must be a simpler way? Luckily for you, we’ve got our hands on some heavy-duty beauty products from Eucerin. [READ MORE]

The Ultraschall Festival in Berlin, which this year takes place from the 20th to the 29th of January, is a celebration of new music. Works from young, contemporary composers as well as “classics” from the last 50 years are performed by a host of talented musicians. This year, the focus is on the early works of Claude Vivier and Jean Barraqué. We are giving away a pair of tickets to the opening concert: a joint performance by the phenomenal violinist Carolin Widmann and the RIAS chamber choir. [READ MORE]

Berlin Fashion Week: one day down, a few to go! Let’s take a look at what’s been going on so far at two of the biggest events: The Premium and the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Plus something you probably won’t find on the rails come autumn/winter 2012: an unholy fashion-food fusion.

The Premium Fair, which is taking place in Station Berlin from the 18th to the 20th of January, has played a vital role in shaping the city’s fashion scene since it was set up almost ten years ago by Anita and Norbert Tillmann. Back then, Berlin was a far cry from the “poor but sexy” fashion capital it is today. The Premium is not open to the public but the F95 Store, which is located next door, gives you the opportunity to purchase items from some of the hottest designers out there. Blame, Lamperia and Rita in Palma, the winners of the Premium Young Designers Award, are three of the most recent additions. [READ MORE]