New now:
AGs in the Frizu Lounge
Action and Discussion Groups
AG on Classism in the Cultural Sector
AG on Women* and Queers in the Cultural Sector
AG on Amateur Culture
AG on Culture as a Profession
The idea for various working groups in the Frizu Lounge emerged from the various workshops and discussion evenings. The action and discussion groups offer the opportunity to exchange ideas on relevant topics and, where appropriate, to implement emerging ideas.
AG on Classism in the Cultural Sector
The question of whether Aldi cashiers attend the opera recently sparked debate. It’s a stupid argument and excuse for severe cuts in the cultural sector. But what’s the truth behind this argument? How many Aldi cashiers actually go to the opera? And how many simply collapse onto their sofas after a long day at work? And isn’t the cultural sector really quite bourgeois? Why, for example, is there such a strong distinction between the theater sector and boulevard theater and musicals? Why does Gema still have the outdated categories of serious and popular music? And how many people who attend a jazz concert didn’t go to university?
In the AG Classism in the Cultural Sector, we discuss how people and issues from the “lower” social classes are devalued and excluded. We develop ideas for what a cultural sector for everyone could look like, one in which many different backgrounds can find themselves, and see if we can already implement something.
Open to anyone interested in the topic, but especially to people whose parents didn’t go to university.
AG on Women* and Queers in the Cultural Sector
Women* and Queers in the Cultural Sector – Between Exoticization and Structural Disadvantage
Women* and queers in the cultural sector are often the colorful and “beautiful” eye-catchers. However, the sector is generally dominated by heterosexual, cisgender males. Networks, regardless of the field, often run through traditional “boy connections.” Women* and queers are trying to establish themselves in the field, bringing their own identities and attempting to penetrate existing networks. At the same time, it also seems sensible to create their own structures and formats. Why, for example, does it always have to be a stage? Isn’t the stage inherently patriarchal? Self-presentation, hierarchy, “artistic genius”…
In the AG on Women* and Queers in the Cultural Sector, we want to talk about all of these things and look for formats that appeal to us.
Open to everyone interested in the topic, but especially to women* and queers.
AG on Amateur Culture
Articles in the culture and arts sections of newspapers usually report on professional cultural events. This is something all professional cultural practitioners deserve; it’s tough enough in this field as it is (see the Culture as a Profession Working Group). However, the cultural landscape is also characterized by the extent and degree of so-called amateurs themselves involved. And not just as passive consumers, but as active participants themselves. Unfortunately, such formats receive little recognition outside of subcultures. Moreover, some amateur formats, such as the “choral society” or the “amateur orchestra,” are more in the context of backward-looking ideas.
In the AG Amateur Culture, we develop ideas for creating a vibrant, progressive amateur culture that doesn’t necessarily run counter to the ideas and concepts of the professional scene, but can be a commendable inspiration and enrichment for the cultural sector, especially from the amateur perspective.
Open to anyone interested in the topic, whether amateur or professional, currently active or rather passive.
AG Culture as a Profession
Culture as a profession can be very enriching, but also very stressful. Money worries, lots of organizational work, happy smiles, even in front of colleagues. And what happens when you get sick? Long-term work in the cultural sector takes its toll. Few are successful without worries; most have to work hard.
In the AG Culture as a Profession, we also want to address the dark side of our profession. The working group is intended to be a place where there is room for doubt, overwhelm, and irritation. Together, we want to strengthen each other and cultivate joy in our profession.
Open to anyone interested in the topic, but especially to people who have culture as a profession.
Appointments by arrangement.
If you are interested, please send an email with a brief description to frizu@gmx.de!
The FRIZU_LOUNGE is a networking space for musicians and interested parties.
In addition to the AGs, CONCERTS, SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, BANDS and DISCUSSION evenings provide an opportunity for networking.
New and further ideas, cooperation and concert requests to Malu Förschl.
The Frizu Lounge is also looking for cooperation with groups or individuals to forge ideas for projects, e.g .:
– (making) music in public spaces
– Connection of music and social / political issues
– Connection of music and theater, performance, etc.
– Online formats
Please contact: frizu@gmx.de, 030-34764918, 0176-20332076
