Rainchaos in Berlin: Rave the Planet demands fire brigade and paramedics!

Rainchaos in Berlin: Rave the Planet demands fire brigade and paramedics!

Berlin, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025, Berlin turned into a colorful, pulsating festival from music and dance in front of the Brandenburg Gate. Despite the heavy rain, tens of thousands of visitors flocked to the event "Rave the Planet", where it was not only about a solemn mood, but also more important social concerns. Opinions diverge about the exact number of participants, while the organizer speaks of around 200,000 people, the police estimate the number of visitors at 100,000. Last year there were even up to 300,000 party goers, which underlines the high popularity of this "party demo", the topics such as climate protection and club culture puts into the spotlight Live .

The cold shower that the sky of the celebrating supply did not start to scare off the cheerful ravers: their outfits seemed perfect for the wet weather. In the middle of the colorful light shows and hypnotic beats, the fire brigade and medical service did a good business. As Der Spiegel , there were over 50 missions in which people are transported to hospitals had to.

The challenges of the event

Despite all the joy, there were also serious incidents. The organizer's medical service had to deal with "many hundreds of patients", the most common problems being alcohol and drug-related symptoms. At the annual techno parade, a combination of celebrations and demonstrating, the state of health of many participants remains a central topic. For years, experts have been warning of the risks of the rave visit, such as Shows an analysis on rave culture . The use of drugs such as ecstasy, GHB and ketamine that are popular at these events requires special attention from the emergency services.

In addition to the over a hundred emergencies, there were also some cases of serious physical injuries. Two life -threatening people who became the slaughter offer of this dangerous Situation are particularly worrying. The overall picture remains the question of an effective reduction in damage, which is not only important for events such as "Rave the Planet", but also beyond.

A look into the future

rave culture has consolidated itself as an international phenomenon-always in connection with deep, connecting music and often a certain willingness to take risks. In addition to celebrating, it is also about awareness of social issues. Perhaps it is time that both organizers and authorities find new ways to ensure the safety and health of the participants, while the attitude to life and freedom of rave culture are not lost. The next few years could be decisive for how such major events will work in the future.