Sparda Talk with Carla Köllner & Angelika Niescer

“The first step on stage — how young jazz talent becomes visible”

How do you get from music school/ college/ DIY scene onto real stages?

What role do competitions, sponsorship awards, festivals play?

What really helps — and what is a myth?

What funding opportunities are there underneath the large conveyor pots?

How important are networks, prices, local scenes?

Why awards and related festivals are a real opportunity to get started

In conversation: Carla Köllner (musician and band member of TILAR, lecturer at Folkwang University) and Angelika Niescier (musician and curator/booking of “New Faces” at Jazz-Schmiede Düsseldorf, juror at Kathrin Prize Darmstadt, German Jazz Prize and “jazz un:designed”)

Presented by Emily Wigham

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Good to know: The talk takes place opposite the Sparda stage. Since admission is free, it is not necessary to show a ticket.‍