The Hedonist World Congress takes place from May 30 till June 3.

You can find an actual beta schedule here: Schedule
(The schedule is updated frequently.)

We have only limited space at the congress site. Tickets will only be available at pre sale.
Get your ticket here online: Tickets
Tickets can be also bought in Berlin at B-Lage Bar, Mareschstraße 1. B-Lage

We have our own buses bringing you from Berlin to the World Congress for a small fee.
Bus Schedule and Tickets

The location of the congress will be published shortly.

We are in the middle of the planning stage of the program and are pleased to announce the first lectures, workshops and events scheduled for the fourth world congress of the Hedonist International. A lot more will follow.

AKT-group Ukraine

AKT is a post-neoist group from Ukraine. AKT have had Easter eggs blessed by orthodox priests and then used them to adorn the party headquarters of the government. At the congress they will report on this and many other of their activities. They will also talk about art and protest in Ukraine.

Activism in Georgia

The Georgian activist Khatia will speak about protests, action and forms of activism in her country.

Bees on the balcony

bees on balconies Johannes has been keeping bees on his balcony in the middle of Berlin for some time. At the congress he will explain how he does it and how anyone can do the same. Maybe he will even bring some of his delicious honey with him.

Blow Up Media Spectacle

The activist group "Tools for Actions" build giant inflatable objects which can be used both as media symbols and for playing and having fun with at demonstrations. Whether at the climate summit in Mexico or in Berlin on May Day, the inflatables pop up all over the world. In a workshop at the congress, the activists will explain how to build them and how they can be utilized.

Constructing Demo Units

The "Bauraum für Lowtechideen" (Workshop for low tech ideas) will show how activists with small budgets can build impressive, light-weight and mobile structures for demonstrations and actions. Their ideas will be tried out at the congress.

Measuring and analyzing internet censorship worldwide
Italian hacker Arturo Filasto is presently programming software with which it will be possible to identify the infrastructure of censorship and recognize censored content. To this end, computers will be set up to test the web systematically for censorship in the countries to be investigated. The project intends to go public on the practice of censorship world wide. The project is part of the TOR-Project that is used for anonymity and the avoidance of censorship on the web.

PAMABAWO!
Pappsatt is a group of artists who not only make great films but also explore the art of building masks. Masks can be implemented in many, varied ways: for example, to disguise identity with subversive intent - but in a congenial way. Or they can be used for exploring the play of stereotypes and roles. Also in the creation of glamorous, hedonistic anonymity for the carnival of epicurean delights. Three basic methods of mask building will be presented, then there will be a collective effort of cutting, glueing, painting and pasting.

Social Impact
Social Impact from Austria works on the development of narrative - graphic illustrations seeking to make socio-political conflict and sources of friction visible. As "Friends of prosperity" they demand that bank secrecy should be enshrined as a human right; on banners the call is for moderate dictatorship. And for Africa, gala champagne dinners are held in the park…

Ubermorgen.com
In 1999, together with Liz, Hans Bernard founded the company ubermorgen.com after his temporary disassociation from the group or artists etoy who disguised themselves as a business. The areas of activity of ubermorgen are in the development of software, licensing contracts, applied design and consulting services for multinational enterprises such as activism, performance and mass-medial communication art. Ubermorgen describes its activities as »Media Hacking« and spreads its message with »Guerrilla Marketing Tactics« by means of the so called »Shock Marketing« model. Ubermorgen sold votes to the highest bidder through a web site in the 2000 US election and, with the project "Google will eat itself", created a concept by which the search engine might cannibalize itself…

Learning from Trade Unions - and the converse
The trade union movement has been trying to regain the offensive in recent years through organizing. The method was developed through militant campaigns undertaken by building cleaners in the USA. It concentrates on self depiction rather than representation - on systematic conflict orientation instead of social relations and within the German context, the transformation of the union apparatus. The lecturer works for a large trade union and within it carries out: organizing.

As usual the program is presently beta: there may well be changes.

The fourth world congress of the Hedonist International will take place from 30th May until 3rd June somewhere between Hamburg, Greifswald and Berlin. Tickets are only available in advance - so go and get yourselves some

The Hedonist International’s 4th World Congress will take place from May 30th to June 3rd 2013 somewhere between Hamburg and Berlin. It wants to bring together people from all over the world who are interested in hedonism, to promote their networking and to open new perspectives for resistance. We will discuss theoretical concepts, try new forms of action, talk about social conflicts and about alternative methods of political intervention. And we will dance as well.

See the World Congress Website for all information.

Topics/Program
Congress program is planned along the 3 topics Protest, Party, and Action. It is foreseen that contributions, panels, and workshops will be added spontaneously. If you want to contribute something to the congress, just come along with your idea and realize it on-site!

Tickets only at Presale
Please buy your ticket in advance because we have only limited space at the congress area. There will be no ticket sales at the congress site.

>>> Get your Ticket!

Idea / Concept
The World Congress of the Hedonist International isn’t based on long-term preparation. It will be born out of the spirit of do-it-yourself, the creativeness and the ideas of the participating people – like you!

Everyone who will be attending the congress will act as a host as well. Everyone will share responsibility for a colorful, informative, peaceful and joyful event – because that’s the way will have fun together.

No one will make money at or with the congress. Whoever wants to help, please feel free to contact any of us or just give a hand when you notice it is necessary. You can announce your help in advance or just come along spontaneously. There will be plenty of things to do.

Busses from Berlin
There will be a Bus transfer from Berlin to the congress site Thursday and Friday evening, and back to Berlin on Sunday and Monday. More soon on the congress website.

*english version below*

Liebe Freundinnen und Freunde,

der Vierte Weltkongress der Hedonistischen Internationale findet von Donnerstag 30. Mai bis Montag 3. Juni 2013 irgendwo zwischen Hamburg, Greifswald und Berlin statt. Wir haben auch dieses Jahr wieder einen schönen Ort gefunden, den wir bei gegebener Zeit veröffentlichen. Alle Infos zum Kongress, dem Konzept und ab sofort Eintrittskarten gibt es auf:
http://worldcongress.hedonist-international.org

Konzept!

Der Weltkongress der Hedonistischen Internationale ist kein von langer Hand geplantes Event, vielmehr lebt das Ganze vom Selbermachen, vom Mitmachen, von Deinen Ideen und der freien Entfaltung der Individuen.

Alle Menschen, die auf den Kongress kommen, sind zugleich auch Veranstalter. Sie sind gleichermaßen verantwortlich – denn nur so macht die Geschichte richtig Spaß.

Idee!

Auf dem Kongress gibt es neben den drei Themensträngen Protest, Party, Action ein Kulturprogramm mit Kino, Konzerten, Theater und Dingen, von denen wir jetzt noch nichts wissen, weil dies die Menschen auf dem Kongress selbst in die Hand nehmen. Also Du.

Niemand verdient Geld mit und auf dem Kongress. Wer helfen möchte, kann sich auf dem Gelände einfach melden oder packt mit an, wenn es was zu schleppen und arbeiten gibt. Es gibt genug zu tun. Spontan, geplant oder einfach nur so.

Mitmachen!

Du willst beim Aufbau helfen oder an anderen Stellen vor/während/nach dem Kongress? Du willst einen Vortrag auf dem Kongress halten? Einen Workshop machen? Du kennst Referent:innen, spannende Wissenschaftlerinnen oder Leute, die etwas zu erzählen haben?

Melde dich bei kongress (ett) hedonist-international (punkt) org oder starte deinen Workshop/Vortrag einfach spontan vor Ort. Oder komm einfach ab dem 27. Mai auf dem Gelände zum Aufbau vorbei. Die pinke Ehrenmedaille am Band bekommen alle, die bis zum 5. Mai zum Abbauen bleiben.

Ganz wichtig: Karten besorgen!

Der Platz auf dem Kongressgelände ist begrenzt. Deswegen gibt es Karten gegen einen Unkostenbeitrag nur im Vorverkauf. Wenn voll ist, ist voll. Karten bekommt ihr auf http://worldcongress.hedonist-international.org

Anreise und Busse!

Wir werden auch diesmal wieder Busse am Donnerstag und Freitag aus Berlin zum Selbstkostenpreis stellen. Die Busse fahren Sonntag und Montag zurück. Fahrkarten dafür werden in den nächsten Tagen auf der Webseite zu haben sein.

Nehmt Euch auf jeden Fall den Freitag frei und reist schon Donnerstag an. Freitag ist ein voller Kongresstag. Und wer den Montag freinimmt, der hat Sonntag mehr Spaß und kann sogar beim Aufräumen noch helfen.

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Dear Friends,

The Hedonist International’s 4th World Congress will take place from May 30th to June 3rd 2013. It wants to bring together people from all over the world who are interested in hedonism, to promote their networking and to open new perspectives for resistance. We will discuss theoretical concepts, try new forms of action, talk about social conflicts and about alternative methods of political intervention. And we will dance as well.

Congress program is planned along the 3 topics Protest, Party, and Action. It is foreseen that contributions, panels, and workshops will be added spontaneously. If you want to contribute something to the congress, just come along with your idea and realize it on-site!

Tickets/Presale
Please buy your ticket in advance because we have only limited space at the congress area. There will be no ticket sales at the congress site.

Tickets can be bought online at:
http://worldcongress.hedonist-international.org/

Workshop: Hedonist International

The Hedonist International is a network of autonomous sections involved in Culture Jamming, Communication Guerilla, Media Hacking and Politics Hacking.

The Hedonist International was founded in 2006 in order to field test political actions. Actions have included nude groups visiting overpriced flats, capturing a demonstration of supporters of a conservative politician, sneaking into election party of conservative-right party and sneaking an fake protagonist into a tv magazine. The Hedonist International is not an organization, but an idea. We invite everyone to play with and experiment with this idea, which is outlined in a hedonist manifesto. This manifesto is available in many languages and it offers a conceptual framework for hedonist actions. So far there are about 60 sections - no once can say exactly how many - in different countries which have taken up the ideas of the manifesto and begun to combine politics with fun in their own way.

Timóteo Pinto from the 'Community of Urban Mobile Soundsystems' Section from Berlin, will give a brief overview of the idea and concept of the Hedonist International from his point of view, including stories with photos and videos of the major actions of the Hedonist International. (around 45 minutes)

After the presentaction there will be discussion with all attendees about the idea of the Hedonist Internacional and about possible ideas of actions in Budapest or Hungary.

Presentation will be in English.

The entrance is free.

Thursday March 21
19.00
Sirály
Király u. 50
1061 Budapest

The first Hungarian section of the Hedonist International was recently founded in Budapest:

One hundred artists occupy the streets of Budapest and replace the demonstrations of Jobbik, Fidesz and Milla.

Traditionally, the 15th of March is a day of political demonstrations in Budapest. Due to a massive onset of snow in Hungary it seemed until the morning that no outside events would take place at all. But “DADA” did not want to break with that tradition. The Hungarian-German artist activist group “Democratic Activists for a nice Demo-cratic Attitude” on the spot replaced several demonstrations of the established political parties.
In recent years the dominant political parties - especially the national conservative ones - veered away from the remembrance of Hungary’s achieved freedom in 1848. Instead of the revolution they give prominence to the nation and to the daily political showing-off. As it was the case in 1848 DADA pointed to the critique of political domination. The means of choice was: Satire.
One hundred political artists replaced about 200.000 absent demonstrators of the political parties Jobbik, Milla and Fidesz. Equipped with slogans like “Who is not with us, is a traitor of Hungary” and “There is no alternative - but us” the sole demonstration of that special day started at the National Museum, the original starting point of the so-called Peace March. In the spirit of the Revolution of 1848 and making use of the last remains of the freedom of speech, the activists advanced closely to the center of power, the parliament. DADA also included the ending point of the canceled demonstration of the radical right-wing Jobbik party, the Deák Ferenc Ter. There the political artists held several speeches in Hungarian, German and Gibberish - to the applause of passing pedestrians. The highlight of the performance-act were the final announcements at Kálvin ter, the place of the canceled gathering of Milla. At this place it should have become clear to all bystanders that the activist group not only connected all those routes, but also satirized the national conservative Hungarydom of the different political parties.
The first Hungarian action of the bilateral DADA cooperation definitely was the climax of the national holiday. Viktoria Nabro, co-founder of DADA, highlighted what finally must have been said: “Only the true Hungarians claimed the streets today.”

http://arulok.hedonist-international.org

english version below

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HedoBar in Berlin
Es ist wieder der 2. Donnerstag im Monat: Die Sektion Grünberg lädt zur Hedobar ins Zielona Gora.

Wo:
Hedobar 14.3.2013 - 20 Uhr
Zielona Gora
Boxhagener Platz
Grünberger Str. 73
Berlin

http://hedonist-international.org/?q=de/node/1229

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Vierter Weltkongress der Hedonistischen Internationale
Es wird auch dieses Jahr wieder einen Weltkongress geben. Nehmt Euch schonmal vom 30. Mai bis zum 3. Juni frei. Nähere Infos bald an dieser Stelle.

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Greifswald
Weil wir immer vergessen die Greifswalder Termine zu posten: schaut doch einfach auf http://hihgw.org vorbei. Es gibt dort alle zwei Wochen Veranstaltungen.

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english

Berlin: HedoBar, Thursday March 14th, 8 pm
Feel free to join our monthly Bar event.

Where?
Zielona Gora
Boxhagener Platz
Grünberger Str. 73
Berlin

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The Hedonist International´s Fourth Worldcongress
Save the date: The Worldcongress will be from May 30th to June 3rd. More Information to come.