Why is nightlife dying in cities? | Freek Wallagh | TEDxAmsterdam

Nightlife gave Freek Wallagh belonging, creativity, and a voice growing up in Amsterdam. Now, as Night Mayor, he shows how clubs, bars, and after-hours culture are more than entertainment, they are incubators of freedom, resilience, and community. This talk reveals how nightlife can save not just individuals, but entire cities. Freek Wallagh is a poet, nightlife organiser and community strategist. He began his career as a young teenager in Amsterdam's club scene and Red Light District. He first started perf ...