solidarity, subculture, and heart

On Friday, February 6, the city of Innsbruck hosted an evening that brought together music, community, and concrete solidarity. At P.M.K. Innsbruck, one of the landmarks of local alternative culture, the Quintessenz Kulturverein association organized a special event: a charity auction as part of an evening of music, bingo, a market, and lots of good cheer.

I was there with my wife, Denise (Belva Bones), who had a stand at the event. The atmosphere was lively and authentic. It wasn't the usual formal charity event, but something more human and sincere.

when culture becomes real support

The proceeds from the evening will be donated to obdachlose.at, an organization committed to supporting homeless people.

Donating to those in extremely fragile social situations is not just a symbolic gesture, but a concrete way to restore dignity and hope.

This is an issue that touches me deeply. Those who follow me know exactly what I am talking about. To understand better, read Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Little Match Girl. Behind every invisible person on the street there is a story.

quintessenz: culture as social responsibility

Quintessenz's work stems from a clear vision: to give space to what often remains on the margins.

The collective organizes concerts, exhibitions, and screenings related to subcultures, countercultures, and artistic realities that deserve more attention and audience. More than just entertainment, we can talk about community building.

These initiatives, in my opinion, demonstrate how culture can become a concrete tool for social change.

a lively evening with a deeper purpose

The evening of March 6 was anything but static. Good music, bingo, exchanges, encounters, and lots of laughter.

But beneath this energy, something more important could be felt: the feeling of being part of something useful. Participating in an event and, at the same time, contributing to a cause.

why it is important to talk about these evenings

We live in an age where negative news makes more noise. Yet every day there are people, associations, and communities building something good.

Telling these stories serves to remind us that solidarity is not an abstract concept. It is made up of events, people, music, art, commitment, and real presence.

And sometimes, just being there is enough.

Participating.

Supporting.

Telling.

I wish you all the best and thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear reader.

Useful links:

https://www.obdachlose.at

https://www.instagram.com/quintessenz.kulturverein/

https://pmk.or.at/de/events/bandaid-bandshirt--und-subkultur-flohmarkt-vinyl-auk/

https://www.belvabones.com

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