Berlin's 'bearpit karaoke' under threat

Mauerpark phenomenon at risk as council increases permit fees and restricts datesSebastian has the crowd in the palm of his hand. Belting out a version of Whitney Houston's How Will I Know?, the enthusiastic Australian gets the 1,500 or so onlookers to join in the chorus before doing an honorary lap around the improvised stage.He is one of about 50 amateur singers from across the globe who have mustered the nerve to take part in this afternoon's instalment of a Berlin phenomenon: bearpit karaoke...

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