Nightlife (Dancing Under Saturn)

Nightclubs were a phenomenon born in the late 1950s, in Germany, after a concert; from that point on, musical figures rose as stars above the rest of humanity, organising the first events where people gathered and danced to the music of the artist in question. In the era of the free market, record labels and music stars, driven by personal agents, have taken over the leisure sector. They have compelled people to listen to that specific music, from that particular artist, or the song of the moment. They have told them what to dance to and how to do it. A tradition emerged of going out every Friday and Saturday night until the dawn of a new day. It would become known as nightlife; within it, people could let themselves go, dance as much as they wished, connect with as many people as possible, and even find someone to flirt with, have sex with, or even fall in love with. To earn money and spend it easily. Spend it on what? Well, there is no good party without alcohol or drugs. Bars will sell you as much alcohol as you can afford, and outside them you will find whatever drugs you are willing to pay for. It is the perfect stimulant to “switch off” and do things you would not otherwise dare to do: speak to that girl or boy, dance to that song, fight, or argue with that person. Not only hospitality venues and record labels, but also clothing and cosmetics retailers have exploited the nightlife tradition to the fullest. Because on a Friday or Saturday you must go out in your finest. With the best hairstyle and accessories. That is the ritual; otherwise, you will not gain entry.