Member-List

The general assembly is the most important governing body in an association (Verein). Through the election of the board of directors as well as through active participation and co-determination, the members determine the direction and focus of the work of the DfdK.

The following persons can become full members of the Dachverband freie darstellende Künste Hamburg e.V:

a) A natural person who is artistically, technically or administratively active on a freelance or temporary freelance basis in the field of the independent performing arts.

b) A legal entity that is artistically, technically or administratively active in the field of independent performing arts.

c) An independent performance venue or independent group focussing on the independent performing arts on a professional level.

The prerequisite for admission is a written application for membership.

Membership fee
The annual membership fee of the Dachverband freie darstellende Künste Hamburg e.V. is €61.20 for individual members and €122.40 for group members.

Strong advocacy of interests
Members benefit from strong advocacy of their interests in politics, administration and the public.

Participation and commitment
Members have a say in the strategic direction of the organisation through the election of their board and can get involved in the working groups of the DfDK.

Discounts at events
Members receive a membership card with which they can obtain discounted tickets for theatre events throughout Germany.

Access to sample contracts
Members receive access to sample contracts from the Laaser law firm.

20% GEMA discount
Members receive a discount of 20 per cent on the applicable GEMA remuneration rates, provided through the BFDK, the overall contractual partner.

Discount for rehearsal rooms
Access to discounted rates for theatre and dance professionals at the DfDK room in Wartenau, as well as a 40% discount when booking a rehearsal room at WIESE eG.

Public presence on website
Members receive public visibility on the DfdK website.

Publication of events in the programme
Members can choose to have their events featured in the calendar programme of the Freie Szene Hamburg .

Statement by the DfdK Board on the announcement of independent performing arts project funding for the 24/25 season

Statement des DfdK-Vorstands on the report on the current situation of the independent performing arts in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

Open letter in favour of a mid-sized stage in Hamburg

Independent Scene Meets Politics

#freieszeneunverzichtbar

Expertise

Potential analysis

Minimum Fee recommendation

Month
€3,100 / KSK insured
€3,600 / not insured with KSK

Rehearsal day
€140 / KSK insured
€165 / not insured with KSK

Performance
€310 / insured with KSK
€360 / not insured with KSK

 At its delegates' meeting on 12 October, 2022, the Federal Association of Independent Performing Arts (Bundesverband Freie Darstellende Künste, BFDK) decided to adjust the recommendation for minimum fee standards (HUG) in the field of independent performing arts, which has not been adjusted since 2017, in line with the increase in the standard stage collective agreement (NV Bühne). The BFDK proposes an increase in the standard minimum fee to EUR 3,100 per month for those insured with the KSK and EUR 3,600 for those not insured with the KSK. These figures are exclusive of any applicable VAT. The final press release is currently still being finalised.

The recommendation is aimed at all those involved in the independent performing arts sector. In practice, it should always be pointed out that this is an entry-level fee that should be adjusted upwards as professional experience increases.

The purpose of a minimum fee standard is two-fold: On the one hand, sponsors are called upon to commit to fair payment for publicly funded art; on the other hand, the recommendation is to be understood as a self-commitment on the part of the actors not to work below the HUG and, in the case of organisers, not to pay below it.

Hamburg Declaration

 Art creates a space to change the world.

In Germany, we do not stand apart from history; instead, we stand on the ground on which some of the greatest atrocities in human history took place. [MN1] In this country, art has already been defamed as degenerate and culture has been misused for propaganda across the board. Millions of people were murdered or went into exile, including many artists. Therefore, we artists in Germany bear a special responsibility.

Today, we see art and cultural institutions as open spaces that belong to many. Our society is a pluralistic assembly. Many different interests come together and are often found in the in-between. Democracy must be renegotiated every day — but always under one condition: it is about everyone, about each individual as a being of many possibilities!

Right-wing populism is averse to the art of the many and hostile toward pluralistic cultural institutions. Right-wing and nationalist groups and parties disrupt events, seek to interfere with performance schedules, actively oppose artistic freedom, and work towards a renationalization of culture.

Their contempt for refugees, for dedicated cultural workers, and for all those who think differently reveals how they intend to govern society if they were to gain power.

We, as signatories from Hamburg’s theatre, art, and cultural institutions and their associations, respond to these attempts with a clear stance.

Racism, discrimination and marginalisation are part of everyday life. The extreme right is a symptom of this. This alliance seeks not only to combat the symptoms but to address the root causes. We are therefore analysing our own structures and putting them into question. We need to open up our artistic and cultural spaces, as well as our society, so that we can truly embody diversity! 

- The undersigned art and cultural institutions commit to engaging in an open, enlightening, and critical dialogue about strategies that threaten a diverse and inclusive society. They carry out this dialogue with stakeholders and the public, with the belief that these institutions have a mandate to help advance our society in a democratic direction.

- We, the undersigned, do not offer a platform for right-wing nationalist propaganda.

- We, the undersigned, reject the illegitimate attempts of right-wing nationalists to instrumentalise cultural events for their own purposes.

- We, the undersigned, stand in solidarity with people who are being pushed further and further to the margins of society by right-wing ideologies.

Solidarity over privilege. It's about everyone. Art stays free!

 Self-commitment

Only cultural institutions, art institutions, theatres, museums and their interest groups or associations are requested as signatories.

 1. By signing, the directors or the management team agree to disseminate the text of the declaration within their own organisation among employees, ensemble members, curators, audiences, and visitors, as well as to present it for discussion.

2. The declaration will be made visible on the organisation’s website, in program booklets, as a notice in the foyer, etc.

3. The undersigned cultural institutions will be featured on the homepage dievielen.de, with a link where possible.

4. The golden glittering rescue blanket, the symbol of the initiative, is to be used in connection with the declaration depending on the corporate design of the institution — whether as a layout background, as an icon or as a shiny golden font (toolkit will be provided).

5. The signatories will prepare information events, talks and activities in line with the four action levels of the declaration; the dates will be communicated jointly via dievielen.de.

6. The declaration and the campaign will be released on 9 November during a central press event and through each institution’s own media. Campaign launch activities such as the hoisting of the golden rescue blankets at cultural venues, initial information events, readings and much more will be coordinated jointly and realised independently.

7. The campaign has a regional character and is disseminated nationwide via regional associations of cultural institutions as the “Hamburg/Cologne/Dresden/etc. Erklärung der Vielen” throughout Germany.

8. In addition to the undersigned cultural institutions, individuals and artist groups can also declare their consent as supporters by sending an email to unterstuetzung@dievielen.de starting the day of the first publication in a region (Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Dresden on November 9, 2018). (Cultural institutions can of course still join the declaration as signatories after 9 November at erklaerung@dievielen.de.)

9. The undersigned institutions are actively participating in a nationwide campaign with days of action, dialogue forums and mobilization for a "Shining Demonstration of Art and Culture - Solidarity over Privilege. It's about everyone. Art remains free!" („Glänzenden Demonstration der Kunst und Kultur – Solidarität statt Privilegien. Es geht um Alle. Die Kunst bleibt frei!“)in Berlin in May, 2019 (planned for Saturday, May 11, 2019).

10. The undersigned commit themselves to mutual solidarity with cultural institutions and actors in the arts whose artistic freedom impeded by incitement and interference.

11. The signatories remain in dialogue with each other through regular meetings. They also commit to a critical review of exclusion mechanisms and to strengthening diversity in their own work environment as well as in the organisation of the diverse majority, die Vielen.

 Contact: dievielenhamburg@gmail.com

Der DfdK ist Mitglied im Bundesverband freie darstellende Künste (BFDK) mit Sitz in Berlin. Der Bundesverband ist der Dachverband der Landesverbände der Freien darstellenden Künste in Deutschland. Ihm gehören 16 Landesverbände und acht assoziierte Partnerverbände an, in denen über 1.000 Mitgliedstheater (Solo-Theater, Gruppen und Theaterhäuser) aus allen Bundesländern organisiert sind.

Hauptsache Frei was founded as a festival for the independent performing arts in Hamburg. Thanks to its success, it established itself in Hamburg and nationwide. The change of management, which takes place every three years, gives the festival the opportunity to renew itself and at the same time build on the experience and expertise it has gained.

In its 10th year, the festival has appeared in a new format and become Fringify - Independent Arts Festival Hamburg. The name change marks a new phase in the festival's development and emphasises our vision of celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of the independent scene in Hamburg. Referring to fringe areas or boundaries, the term was originally used to describe independent, experimental and alternative art and theatre productions that often take place outside the mainstream. By presenting the work of artists and groups from the independent scene in Hamburg and beyond, Fringify continues in this tradition.

Fringify also brings new life to the Pavillon der freien Künste in Rentzelstraße. located in the heart of the city, this hub serves as a meeting place and event venue for the independent scene during the festival and beyond, offering increased visibility and networking opportunities for all involved.

Since 2021, tanz.nord has been creating a structure for regional exchange and cooperation between the independent dance scenes of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. Annually recurring formats aim to strengthen networking between the two federal states in the long term. In doing so, tanz.nord plan is opening up new venues outside urban centres.

The tanz.nord guest performances initiate a sustainable, regional touring network that is equally open to artists from both federal states. tanz.nord shows existing productions at newly added venues for dance, enhancing the visibility of this art form. The tanz.nord Neuproduktion strengthens this network by commissioning new pieces [MN2] that create access for audiences unfamiliar with dance.

Regular network meetings, such as the tanz.nord lab, offer dance professionals a space for working and networking opportunities. Additionally, tanz.nord is committed to long-term outreach through school partnerships and a supplementary program of educational activities aimed at both urban and rural audiences. tanz.nord is backed by four project partners from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein: Dachverband freie darstellende Künste (DfdK), K3 - Zentrum für Choreographie | Tanzplan Hamburg, the Kultur- und Bildungszentrum Bad Oldesloe (KuB) and the Tanz und Performance Netzwerk Schleswig-Holstein (TuP.SH)

tanz.nord is also a partner in the Tanz Weit Draußen network. This alliance supports the development of contemporary dance in rural regions nationwide and works to overcome structural hurdles and disadvantages beyond the city centres.

Gefördert von TANZPAKT Stadt-Land-Bund aus Mitteln der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien, kofinanziert vom Land Schleswig-Holstein, der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg, den Stiftungen der Sparkasse Holstein und „Stormarn kulturell stärken“. Die Arbeitsgemeinschaft „Stormarn kulturell stärken“ ist ein Zusammenschluss der Sparkassen-Stiftung Stormarn, Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Stormarn, Bürger-Stiftung Stormarn und des Kreises Stormarn.

BUZZ Roundtable Hamburg – die Szene trifft sich regelmäßig

Der BUZZ Roundtable stellt einen sicheren Raum zur Verfügung, der dazu dient, Informationen auszutauschen, Kontakte zu knüpfen, neue Bekanntschaften zu machen und alte Freund:innen wiederzusehen. Er ist ein Treffpunkt für Alle, die mit dem Zeitgenössischen Zirkus in Verbindung stehen – sei es als Neuling in der Zirkusszene oder in der Stadt, als erfahrene:r Zirkuskünstler:in oder irgendwo dazwischen. Jede:r ist herzlich Willkommen!

Tag & Uhrzeit variieren monatlich, manchmal findet der Roundtable auch online statt – bei Fragen und zur Anmeldung wendet euch an Caroline Klein unter: Caroline.klein@abraxkadabrax.de


Der Bundesverband Zeitgenössischer Zirkus e.V. (BUZZ) wirkt als Dachverband für die Sparte Zeitgenössischer Zirkus in Deutschland und vertritt alle professionellen Zirkusschaffenden gegenüber Öffentlichkeit und Politik. Der BUZZ bietet eine umfassende, aktuelle Informations- und Austauschplattform für die Akteur:innen der deutschen Zirkusszene durch landesweite Städtepole, Newsletter und seine Website. Zudem ist der BUZZ Veranstalter von Roundtables Circus, Netzwerktreffen, Veranstalter:innentreffen, Konferenzen sowie Initiator des Förderprogramms Zirkus ON. Der BUZZ vertritt aktuell rund 200 Mitglieder (Stand Mai 2024), die Einzelkünstler:innen, Kompanien, Festivals, Agenturen und Veranstaltungshäuser in und aus Deutschland umfassen.

Der Arbeitskreis Hamburger Puppen- und Figurentheater – wurde 1986 gegründet und vertritt derzeit zehn Puppen- und Figurentheater aus dem Großraum Hamburg. Die Bühnen des ahap e.V. präsentieren jedes Jahr ca. 800 Vorstellungen unter anderem in Kindergärten, Schulen und Büchereien.

Stimme X klopft dem Musiktheater den Staub von den Schultern und erobert immer wieder mit frischen Ideen bekannte und auch bisher unbespielte Orte Hamburgs. Installatives Klangmaterial steht hier neben inszeniertem, Pop entfaltet sich gleichberechtigt neben Schubert. Stimme X hat seine Homebase seit vielen Jahren im Hamburger LICHTHOF Theater.

fluctoplasma ist ein Projekt des Vereins fluxus² e.V., der sich für die Belange eines internationalen Kulturaustausches einsetzt.
Verantwortlich für die Konzeption, Organisation und Durchführung ist das Studio Marshmallow, ein interdisziplinäres Künstler*innenkollektiv und Produktionsbüro für die Kunst eines neuen Jahrhunderts.

Um gemeinsam Archivstrukturen für die Freien Darstellenden Künste aufzubauen, haben sich die Verbände im Bereich von Tanz und Theater sowie Fach-Institutionen und Einzelakteur:innen 2018 zusammengeschlossen und den Verein „Initiative für die Archive der Freien Darstellenden Künste e.V.“ gegründet. Hervorgegangen ist der Verein aus einem Arbeitskreis zur Archivierung der freien Darstellenden Künste, der sich in losen Treffen seit 2013 vertieft mit der Idee eines Archivs für die Künste und aus den Künsten heraus beschäftigt.

Kultur aus dem Koffer: Unsere Broschüre für Kitas!

Die Vielfalt der freien Szene ist riesig. Das sieht man auch, wenn man sich die Angebote für Kinder und Jugendliche ansieht. Wir haben uns vorgenommen, genau diese Vielfalt an den Orten zu promoten, wo sie hinsoll: an Kitas und Schulen. Denn die Produktionen der freien Szene sind oft mobil, das Reisen zu Gastspielen gewöhnt und können so Kultur niedrigschwellig auch an den Bildungsorten erlebbar machen – sogar für die Allerkleinsten.

Der erste Schritt ist unsere Broschüre für Hamburger Kitas, in der die Stücke nach Krippe, Elementarbereich und Vorschule übersichtlich gegliedert sind.

Hier geht es zum Download der Broschüre!

Stadtkultur Hamburg vertritt die Interessen der Einrichtungen und Akteurinnen der Hamburger Stadtteilkultur. Der Dachverband schafft Öffentlichkeit für die Angebote und Qualitäten der Stadtteilkultur, sorgt für Austausch und Qualifikation, gibt Impulse und stärkt die Arbeit vor Ort. Stadtkultur Hamburg gestaltet Rahmenbedingungen für die Arbeit der Stadtteilkultur mit seinen Mitgliedern und Partnerinnen in Politik und Verwaltung und unterstützt so den sozialen Zusammenhalt in Hamburg.