Trends in nightlife don’t arise top-down – they erupt from the underground. Young collectives, in the endless search of the new, are hungry, have the best sense of what’s missing in the night. From raw hardcore to safer spaces, these initiatives form the backbone of radical, sometimes essential trends in nightlife. 

Slowly, the clubs and promoters take notice and watch these movements grow. As they gain traction, the professional circuit steps in – translating DIY sparks into residencies, bookings, collaborations, and other formats. 

This panel explores the importance of youth-driven collectives and how they reshape nightlife from below – and what happens when underground trends are absorbed, reworked, or resisted by the professional circuit.”