Interview with AOS: Hamburg’s new school of club culture

In a city better known for punk, ports, and persistent grey skies, a new generation of clubbers is building something bold. AOS isn’t just another event series — it’s a pulse. Fueled by post-pandemic hunger, global references, and a tight-knit community, this Hamburg-based collective is turning cold warehouses into hotbeds of energy, sound, and sweat. With lineups that balance underground icons and new-generation risers, their mission is clear: push dance culture forward without losing what made it special in the first place. Ahead of their biggest event yet — AOS Festival 2025 on August 23–24 with Héctor Oaks, MRD, DJ Swisherman, MCR-T, and southstar — we spoke to…