PMK (Plattform für Musik und Kultur)

PMK, short for Plattform für Musik und Kultur, is an independent concert and club-night venue at Innrain 7 in the Innenstadt of Innsbruck, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Innrain runs along the bank of the Inn river, close to the university quarter and a short walk from the Old Town, which makes the venue convenient for students and visitors alike. It operates as a cultural centre as much as a nightlife spot, and its programme reflects an independent, non-commercial approach to music and the arts.

The audience is generally young to middle-aged, with students, local musicians, culture enthusiasts and regulars from the independent scene making up the core. There is no strict dress code, and casual clothing is the norm. The atmosphere is informal and attentive, with audiences often there specifically for the act on stage, and the room is small enough that performers and crowd are close together.

Programming covers live concerts and club nights, and the style varies from evening to evening. Independent rock, indie, electronic, experimental, jazz and world music are all the kind of genres that suit a venue of this type, but the actual lineup should be checked on the venue's programme before visiting. Concerts typically cost roughly EUR 10-25 (about $12-29), and drinks at the bar run about EUR 4-10 (about $5-12), usually including beer, wine, spritzers and basic mixed drinks. Club nights may have a separate door price.

The venue is open on event nights, typically from about 20:00, rather than as a daily bar. Weekends are more likely to feature full programmes, although midweek shows do occur. Reservations are not normally part of entry, though advance tickets are advisable for sought-after acts, and there is no bottle-service culture. Door policy is relaxed compared with commercial clubs, but age rules for alcohol apply, so photo identification should be carried. Its riverside location is within walking distance of the centre, and visitors can combine a show with a stroll along the Inn before or after the event.