The Bremen State Music Council at the University of the Arts Bremen
The event series “The State Music Council visits …” enters its fourth round and will take place this year at the University of the Arts Bremen.
The evening focuses on how music universities position themselves in the 21st century and which topics shape their artistic and educational training. In addition to an introduction to the HfK Bremen and a panel discussion, there will be time for conversation, networking, and the exchange of ideas – an opportunity to build connections and explore joint projects.
Before the main programme, Prof. Dr. Mirjam Boggasch, Rector of the HfK Bremen, will offer a guided tour providing insights into the university’s daily life and opening doors usually closed to the public.
Meeting point: 6:00 p.m. in the Gallery.
Program
- 6:45 p.m. – Admission
- 7:00 p.m. – Welcome by Marc Niemann (Chair of the Bremen State Music Council) and Prof. Dr. Mirjam Boggasch (Rector of the University of the Arts Bremen)
- Panel discussion: Representatives from higher education, culture, and education will discuss which topics and contents are most relevant for music universities today, how young musicians and music educators can best prepare for professional life, and what role collaborations between universities and local cultural institutions play. The audience is invited to contribute questions and join the discussion.
Panelists
- Prof. Dr. Mirjam Boggasch (Rector – University of the Arts Bremen)
- Tokunbo Akinro (Institute for Jazz, Rock, Pop – University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover – Vocal and Music Marketing)
- Barbara Heindlmeier (Chairwoman of Freie Ensembles Bremen e.V. – freelance musician)
- Martin Menke (former director of the Hamburg Conservatory, retired)
- Prof. Martin Stadtfeld (professor of piano – University of the Arts Bremen)
- Prof. Dr. Barbara Stiller (professor of instrumental/vocal pedagogy, elementary music education, music education – University of the Arts Bremen)
Moderation: Marc Niemann (Chair – Bremen State Music Council)
After the discussion, there will be an informal get-together in the HfK Music Cellar.
Registration
Please register for the event and especially for the guided tour via
Email: info@landesmusikrat-bremen.de
Phone: +49 421 705999
Deadline: 24 November 2025
The invitation may be shared with other interested parties.
About the Format
With its annual series “The State Music Council visits …”, the Bremen State Music Council offers a networking meeting hosted by one of its member institutions. The series provides an opportunity for associations, organisations, and institutions to present their work and exchange ideas. It addresses topics of relevance to the entire music scene in Bremen. After the official part, there will be time for further conversations and informal exchange.
An event organized by the Bremen State Music Council in cooperation with the University of the Arts Bremen.
Important information
The HfK is barrier-free to a limited extent at the Dechanatstraße location.
The entire building is fully accessible via two lifts, in the west wing and in the middle wing, from the basement to the 2nd floor. Due to a height offset on the ground floor, the toilet for people with limited mobility can only be reached barrier-free from the entrance via the basement and the 1st floor.
Public disabled parking spaces are designated on the street immediately adjacent to the courtyard entrance. In addition, a disabled parking space can be allocated on the premises by the caretakers and the security service. The colleagues can be reached by telephone at +49 421 9595-1400.
