Alexander Bücheli
Alexander Bücheli is the managing director of the Bar and Club Commission Zurich (BCK). He has recently made headlines by advocating for government subsidies to support the nightlife industry, which is facing significant financial challenges due to rising costs and a decline in alcohol consumption among younger people. Bücheli emphasizes the cultural importance of clubs and bars in Zurich, arguing that without financial support, many of these venues may not survive.
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Alexander Bücheli from the Bar- und Clubkommission discusses the decline of dance venues in Zurich since 2012.
Wie Klubs sich anpassen müssen
Switzerland· 2026-02-02
Alexander Bücheli from the Bar and Club Commission expressed skepticism about the changes to the Züri-Fäscht.
Das Züri-Fäscht könnte 2029 wieder stattfindenSwitzerland· 2026-01-17
Alexander Bücheli is a spokesperson for the Bar and Club Commission, supporting the X-tra club's importance to Zurich's nightlife.
Das «X-tra» sucht ein Daheim mit 5000 Quadratmetern: ein schwieriges UnterfangenSwitzerland· 2025-10-27
Alexander Bücheli is the managing director of the Bar and Club Commission (BCK) and advocates for the city to subsidize clubs.
Die Tanzkultur lebt auch ohne SubventionenSwitzerland· 2025-08-09
Alexander Bücheli is the spokesperson for the Zurich Bar and Club Commission and believes the end of nightlife culture is imminent.
Staat soll keine Klubs und Technopartys subventionierenSwitzerland· 2025-03-25Alexander Bücheli is the managing director of the Bar and Club Commission Zurich (BCK) and advocates for subsidies for the nightlife industry.
Zürcher Klubs fordern Subventionen – weil die Leute weniger Alkohol trinkenSwitzerland· 2025-02-17