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Why Techno Needs to Be Nonprofit Again? Our Contribution with the Good2U Festival

We believe in an electronic music culture that grows out of commu­nity, free, in solida­rity, and indepen­dent of commer­cial interests. Our work is guided by four core princi­ples:

1. Quality over Clicks

Artists should be booked for their art and creati­vity, not for reach or follower counts. Techno was never mainstream. It has always been an expres­sion of freedom, creati­vity, and attitude.

2. Community over Commerce

Techno was, and should once again be, a home for everyone. Exclu­si­vity and commer­cia­liza­tion are threa­tening to replace this idea. We create spaces where no one is left outside, regard­less of money, status, or background. Places where music connects people again.

3. Values over Logos

Techno is counter­cul­ture, a symbol of diver­sity, equality, and resis­tance against discri­mi­na­tion. This subcul­ture must not become a marke­ting tool. Its values must be lived. Through our work, we want to pass on the values of inclu­sion, anti-racism, and openness to young people.

4. Openness over Rise of the far right

At a time when far-right movements are getting louder, we need platforms that embody diver­sity, tolerance, and solida­rity, while offering perspec­tives for young people. Culture, especi­ally electronic culture, can do this: it brings people together, breaks down fears, and shows that diver­sity is strength.

To keep these values alive, we will create spaces not only through the Good2U Festival, but also beyond, where music connects and commu­nity becomes reality.

How We as a Community Want to Contribute

Out of this convic­tion, our vision becomes practical work. We want to rethink techno in nonprofit terms and build struc­tures that put music, commu­nity, and engage­ment at the center. Our work in Görlitz and beyond is based on six pillars:

Diversity & Representation

Diver­sity is not just a slogan, it is a stance. We put a clear focus on giving visibi­lity to FLINTA*, BiPoC, and queer artists, foste­ring a scene that truly lives democratic values.

Year-Round Cultural Work & Education

We want to create learning and experi­ence spaces where young people don’t just consume culture, but actively shape it. Through mento­ring programs, workshops, and formats that streng­then democracy, we aim to support the scene and the region in the long term.

Supporting Emerging Artists

We support young artists from Germany and the Eurore­gion Neisse, give them a stage, and connect them with estab­lished acts. This creates space for experi­men­ta­tion, exchange, and long-term develo­p­ment.

Cultural Infrastructure for Görlitz & the Region

We are building sustainable struc­tures that reach beyond the festival: places where electronic music culture remains tangible, talents can grow, and commu­nity can flourish.

Sustainability & Responsibility

We want to prove that festi­vals can be environ­men­tally conscious: from resource-efficient produc­tion to local coope­ra­tion and a lived aware­ness of ecolo­gical respon­si­bi­lity. Sustaina­bi­lity concept: see our website under Good2Know → Sustaina­bi­lity.

Interdisciplinary Arts

Our program combines electronic music with other art forms such as light, graphics, photo­graphy, instal­la­tions, film, perfor­mance, and indus­trial culture. These encoun­ters create space for experi­men­ta­tion, dialogue, and new artistic visions.

Why Your Donation Matters

Good2U exists because many people contri­bute their time, knowledge, and passion to this project—voluntarily, out of convic­tion, and out of love for it.

But idealism alone is not enough. We need funding and donations to make this work possible in the long run.

Your donation helps ensure that Görlitz remains a place where:

  • music connects people who might other­wise never have met
  • young artists get fair oppor­tu­ni­ties and creative freedom
  • culture stays alive, diverse, and nonprofit

Every contri­bu­tion, large or small, streng­thens the future of a young cultural scene and shows:

Culture with integrity deserves support. Especi­ally now, when indepen­dent culture is strugg­ling, every donation counts.

For any questions, you can always reach us at info@good2u.de.

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