Whoever funds culture often determines its room for action. In times of budget cuts and growing dependence on funding, the question arises: how free can the cultural scene really be? The panel discusses power structures in cultural funding and the challenges for an independent cultural scene. What alternative funding models do we need – and how can self-determined structures emerge beyond state funding?
Alexander Krüger
Bio
Alexander Krüger is a cultural entrepreneur, musician and co-founder of the Feel Festival. For over two decades, he has been creating festivals and cultural spaces at the intersection of music, art and community, including Feel Festival, Artlake, Whole Festival and Berlin’s Alte Münze. His work explores how culture can create meaningful connections and inspire new ways of living together.