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© Ben Ole Brünner

We support ideas and participatory cultural projects by young people aged 18–25.

Within the new Kulturszene, we are taking a particular look at the young cultural initiatives supported through our ‘U25 – Young Culture Initiatives’ programme.

As part of the BKM’s “JUGEND.macht.KULTUR 2026” initiative, the BKM supports the nationwide programme “U25 – Young Culture Initiatives” This youth initiative is primarily designed to support programmes that open up opportunities for young people to engage with art, culture and creative expression.

  • Brainfood and it's digestion – Johannes Kroeker (Mucks Maus Wild e.V.)
    Brainfood and it's digestion – Johannes Kroeker (Mucks Maus Wild e.V.) © Elias Nunner
  • Authenticos
    Authenticos © Boheifilm
  • Mischmasch Gera
    Mischmasch Gera © Lennart Däumer
  • Aufgetischt
    Aufgetischt © Mathilda Fee Sanchez
  • Stramehl Festival
    Stramehl Festival © Ben Ole Brünner
  • Berufsberatung mal anders: Gemeinsam Interesse an subkultureller Arbeit (der Stadt Jena) verfolgen – Manuel Görtz (J-TownSessions e.V.)
    Berufsberatung mal anders: Gemeinsam Interesse an subkultureller Arbeit (der Stadt Jena) verfolgen – Manuel Görtz (J-TownSessions e.V.) © Eigene Aufnahme
  • SILENT SPEECH – Stimmen im Dunkeln – Lena Eren (Ehil e.V.)
    SILENT SPEECH – Stimmen im Dunkeln – Lena Eren (Ehil e.V.) © Projektvisualisierung / Bühneninszenierung im Dunkeln, Ehil e.V.
  • Press & Print – Verbunt Jugendkunst Düsseldorf e.V. / Lucas Baumann
    Press & Print – Verbunt Jugendkunst Düsseldorf e.V. / Lucas Baumann

“For me personally, this project was one of the most formative experiences I’ve had so far. [...] I learnt how a city works, how people come together when you give them a space to do so, and just how much is possible if you simply get started.”

- Lennart Däumer, Mischmasch Gera

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