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Poetry Slam

Word art on Hamburg's stages.

Experience culture. Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Hamburg stands for art and culture through and through. And over the years, poetry slams have gained a firm place in Hamburg's cultural programme. Those who want to see young lyrical talents have the opportunity to do so in Hamburg almost every week. The young poet scene meets here regularly on stage to compete and inspire the audience. And with the "artistic duels", the city even has its own unofficial championship. Here, you'll find an overview of current events and the most frequent venues.

    The home of the Poetry Slam in Hamburg.

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    FOTOKURS: Porträtfotografie für Einsteiger & Fortgeschrittene - 02 Faces //

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    Please smile! Namely, it is not so difficult to shoot good portraits of children, friends and other favorite people. In this course we will show you how to plan a photo session at home, builds and performs. They practice using the tripod, get an insight into the secrets of good lighting and learn from professionals how to get the desired reactions out tickles from his "model". You will also learn the tricks you significantly increase your hit rate in snapshots.

    What it's all in the details:

    • Planned portraits:
    • type assessment
    • Image Concepts, background
    • Focal length, perspective
    • Camera type tripod
    • Lighting variations, light shapers, lighting
    • little advice about hair / makeup / Styling
    • Leadership model
    • Criteria for the selection of images
    • Snapshots:
    • camera settings
    • Light, background
    • Focal length, perspective
    • As well: All questions that are burning under the nails
    • Practical exercises: planned portraits and snapshots

    Good to know:

    Duration 1 day
    Welcome 9:30, price 10:00 to 17:00
    Including delicious catering, Cappuccino & Co

    Number of participants: minimum 4 / maximum 8
    Price per person: 139, -

    Please bring:

    • When available: their own camera and its user manual (aperture / time should be manually adjustable)
    • Batteries - please invite ago
    • Enjoy photography

     

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    Free Improvisation Ensemble / Microtonal Ensemble (Ensemble Night)
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    Free Improvisation Ensemble / Microtonal Ensemble (Ensemble Night)

    Einlass: 18:30 | Beginn: 10:00 |

     

    Im Zentrum des Abends steht Improvisation in ihren stilübergreifenden Dimensionen: Form und Gestalt, individueller wie kollektiver musikalischer Ausdruck sowie der Prozess von Spielimpuls, Interaktion und Kreativität. Untersucht und klanglich ausgelotet werden Spieldynamiken im Ensemble, das Spannungsfeld von Übungsstrategien und Spontaneität (»prepare for the unprepared«) sowie die Ästhetik des Ausdrucks. Zur Praxis gelangen Spielformen jenseits von Funktionsharmonik und Songform, die sich seit Ende der 1950er-Jahre bis heute im amerikanischen und europäischen Jazzkontext entwickelt haben. Das Microtonal Ensemble erweitert den Tonraum, indem es die Oktave in 24 Töne auffächert und damit eine Klangsprache entwickelt, die Vertrautes aus ungewohnten Perspektiven erscheinen lässt. Wie Spiegelscherben, die ihre Umgebung weiterhin reflektieren, wird die Welt nicht verändert, sondern neu erzählt: durch feinste Verschiebungen, Schattierungen und Reibungen im Klang. Für dieses Ensemble hat Freddi Sturm ein neues Programm geschrieben, das bekannte Klänge versetzt und Hörgewohnheiten behutsam in Bewegung bringt.

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    Line-Up:

    Free Improvisation Ensemble:

    Nisan Bicer — Gesang

    Jiuning Liu — Gesang

    Fernanda Sachsen — Gesang

    Josse Bergmeier — Saxophon

    Moritz Christiansen — Saxophon

    Philippe Carl Feuerhake — Trompete

    Juan Pablo Ortiz Carrera — Gitarre

    Pascal Vorwerk — Gitarre

    Jasper Ludwig — Klavier

    Moritz Schöwing — Klavier

    Mario Kolbe — Bass

    Jonas Grätzer — Schlagzeug

    Johannes Kalt — Schlagzeug

    Haozhuo Lu — Schlagzeug

     

    Microtonal Ensemble:

    Flavia Nuñez — Gesang

    Tereze Anna Pogina — Gesang

    Laura Ayala Halbach — Gesang

    Ronald Feliz Pineda — Saxophon

    Michael Brunzema — Keyboard

    Sebastian Mueses Selig — Bass

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    Eintritt und Vorverkauf: Siehe Ticketlink. Abendkasse: Gibt es, sofern nicht vorab ausverkauft.

    Tickets: https://jazzhall.hfmt-hamburg.de/tickets/?eid=185347

    Der Einlass zur JazzHall erfolgt über den Haupteingang der Hochschule für Musik und Theater in der Milchstraße 12 - nicht über den Harvestehuder Weg.

    Veranstalter des Abends (bei Fragen zu Tickets oder Programm bitte direkt kontaktieren): Jazz@HfMT (jazzhall@hfmt-hamburg.de)

    Free Improvisation Ensemble / Microtonal Ensemble (Ensemble Night)
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    Führung durch das MakerLab

    This year, the MakerLab opened in the Central Library. Curious to find out what it's all about? Then join one of our exclusive tours during the Age-Friendly Libraries campaign week.

    We'll introduce you to the equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery machines, and much more. You'll learn how to use these devices to bring your own ideas and projects to life, and why the MakerLab is a place for all ages! The MakerLab is a place where curiosity is sparked and creative ideas are brought to life. A wide range of equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, plotters, sewing machines, and embroidery machines, are available for your own projects. You can find all the information and dates for the MakerLab here .

    Registration is not required.

    Führung durch das MakerLab
    Clubguide in der Ausstellung (c) Ulrich Perrey
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    Führung durch die Ausstellung Kinder, Kinder!

    Our public guided tours take you on a minimum 30-minute walk through the current exhibition "Children, Children!". Whether as a creative lunch break, a cultural after-work event, or a relaxing weekend visit – we have a suitable tour for everyone!

    To mark the exhibition "Children, Children!", we invite you on a journey through the centuries of depictions of children – from the Renaissance to contemporary works. Discover how images of children once represented claims to power and dominion, and how the understanding of childhood has changed: from the "little adult" to idealized representations and on to genuine snapshots of play, belonging, and family. Be surprised by the stories behind the images and learn how deeply reality and representation are intertwined.

    Führung durch die Ausstellung Kinder, Kinder!
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    GLOSSY EXHIBITION – Magazines, Photography, Stories.

    For the exhibition project “GLOSSY,” magazine journalist David Baum has curated his personal favorites from three decades of great magazine photography and provides a background story or anecdote for each motif (don't forget your smartphone and headphones!).

    Starting February 5, 2026, the Fabrik der Künste will show the works of photographers who shaped Germany's magazine culture, including Esther Haase, André Rival, Bryan Adams, Hubertus von Hohenlohe, Frank Zauritz, Jana Mai, Mathias Bothor, Robert Brembeck, Dirk Bruniecki, Laurent Burst, Simon Lohmeyer, Oliver Mark, Bernd Possardt, Peter Rigaud, Götz Schwan, Bodo Vitus, Christoph Voy, Markus Burke, Paul Schirnhofer, Cecil Arp – as well as Jan Riephoff, who is also involved as co-curator of the exhibition. The supporting program features panel discussions with editors-in-chief, art directors, photographers, and magazine makers who talk about their work, including Hatice Akyün (Jetzt.at), Christian Krug (Goodlife, formerly Max, Gala, and Stern), Wolfgang Behnken (art director of Stern and Max), and Anke Dehgenhard (curator and gallery owner).

    GLOSSY EXHIBITION – Magazines, Photography, Stories.
    Das große Chinesische Neujahrskonzert 2026
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    Grand Chinese New Year Concert 2026

    The 26th Chinese New Year Concert marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse with a magnificent musical experience that highlights the diversity of Chinese musical tradition. Under the baton of Maestro Sun Peng, the traditional Chinese orchestra Wuxi unfolds a broad spectrum of sounds – from festive overtures to works that engage in dialogue between the past and the present, accompanied by the rarely heard Chinese instruments pipa and erhu. Robert Meyer accompanies the evening and lends it a special touch with his characteristic blend of elegance and subtle humor.

    PERFORMERS

    Traditionelles Chinesisches Orchester Wuxi Traditional Chinese Orchestra Wuxi

    Zhang Hongyan pipa

    Deng Jiandong erhu

    Sun Peng musical director

    Robert Meyer moderation

    PROGRAM

    Li Huanzhi
    Spring Festival Overture

    Zhao Jiping
    Old Locust Trees Seek for Their Roots

    Wang Danhong
    Ode to the Sun

    Wang Danhong
    Clouds and Flowers Fantasia

    - Interval -

    Zhao Jiping
    Guo Feng: National Spirit

    Deng Jiandong
    Spring Dawn

    Wang Yunfei
    A Dream of Taihu

    Jiang Ying
    The Silk Road

    Grand Chinese New Year Concert 2026

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