The Transmediale Festival is a platform for the cultural underdogs of this world, with a focus on hybrid art in electronic forms: an alternative Berlinale. This year marks its 25th anniversary so expect more exhibitions, workshops, discussions and videos than ever before. Under the title in/compatible, 2012′s Transmediale will be exploring the phenomenon of social networking and the problems which can arise from connecting things which do not necessarily belong together.  [READ MORE]

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]