From the owner: Die Sammlung Falckenberg der Deichtorhallen Hamburg umfasst etwa 2.000 Arbeiten der…read morezeitgenössischen Kunst auf rund 6.000 qm. Ihr Schwerpunkt liegt auf deutscher und amerikanischer Gegenwartskunst der letzten 30 Jahre. Die Sammlung Falckenberg bietet einen Überblick über diese, dem Modell der Counter Culture verpflichtete Entwicklung der Gegenwartskunst. Wichtige Positionen sind in Werkgruppen vertreten. Die dortigen Wechselausstellungen und die Sammlung können im Rahmen von Führungen besucht werden. Termine und Informationen unter www.deichtorhallen.de/buchung.

Fabrik is a brilliant concert venue. The roof is so high that it feels like a cathedral, but…read moreactually I think it used to be a factory of some kind. There are (at least) three levels, but when I was there they had only opened up one and a half. Even so there was loads of space. I can't believe that it took me a year to finally get along to Fabrik - I'll definitely be back - I'd like to go for one of their club nights

Was there yesterday (second time) to see Black Seeds from NZ. Great gig and the choice of the venue…read morewas perfect: 1) it's relatively small (it was about 500 people yesterday and it was full) so the band can interact with public and pass on the energy. When you're close to the stage - you feel it! 2) very informal, relaxed atmosphere. Drinks are sold at the bar, also there is a snack bar in the corner. 3) there are also places to sit and inner balcony/gallery upstares - need to try it next time! Verdict: great music venue, will go again. Darjeeling