Social Muscle Club - The Art of the Interaction

Frida might even have used it ironically, after a life of art and physical pain. Even if it seems naive or obvious, we need to say that in dark times such as now, celebrating life, up-lifting our souls, healing, mourning, and just simply being together is more important than ever. Together with others, friends and strangers, even those with whom we don’t necessarily agree. Diversity is an essential ingredient of life. This edition aims to offer a space where unconditional offerings, conversations, performance, music, and dance co-exist and nurture. Life is a state to be cherished and taken care of.“ - Tatiana Saphir

The Social Muscle Club performance gathering is alive since many years already. As any living creature, it changes, evolves, involves and metamorphoses itself according to the times and the plurality of the people involved. 

Building on the memories and spirit of the phenomenal curators and performers from last year,  Social Muscle Club returns to the Heizhaus, Uferstudios, in full swing, presenting 4 editions in 2024.

Social Muscle Club combines intimate performances, live music, and cabaret with a social game in a big party atmosphere. Need a hug? Maybe tax return support? Relationship advice or a magic mushroom smoothie while floating down a river with a friend? The aim of the game is to share something you need and something you have to give, and the resulting matches are celebrated with cheering, dancing and debauchery!  

Social Muscle Club is a worldwide phenomenon that originated in Berlin and has been staged in such places as the UK, South Africa, France, Australia, and Austria. “The Social Muscle Club has received an enormous response. The concept is far removed from the classic ideas of mediation. The aim is to intensify the interaction itself. SMC is consistently oriented towards the goal of participation, which is becoming a new urgency everywhere, even in traditional institutions. The playful removal of inhibitions means that all participants give each other gifts without knowing each other.” Best Practice Study, Creative Europe