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Creative & Cultural Industries
Bremen and Bremerhaven have various innovative hotspots of cultural and creative industries (KKW) to offer. The beat of the "KKW" pulses in the Überseestadt, the Neustadt, Pusdorf, and the Ostertor district. With over 10,000 employees and an annual turnover of around 760 million euros, it is an important regional economic factor. As a driver of creative processes, it is of great importance for economic structural change, operational innovation, and economic growth.
The industry name KKW covers cultural and creative companies that are predominantly economically oriented. The economic field of cultural and creative industries includes the following eleven sub-sectors:
- 1. Music industry
- 2. Book market
- 3. Art market
- 4. Film industry
- 5. Broadcasting industry
- 6. Performing arts market
- 7. Design industry
- 8. Architecture market
- 9. Press market
- 10. Advertising market
- 11. Software/games industry
Creative Hub
The Creative Hub is Bremen's creative and innovative center and a meeting point for minds set on innovation. Here, artists and cultural workers have the opportunity to use rent-free premises, network with other subject areas, and explore common interfaces. Workshop rooms, co-working spaces, podcast studio, stage, photo room, print room, factory, gallery, and other areas offer resources for young projects. The networking with the city's stakeholders and cooperation partners is just as important as the diverse coaching and consulting services provided by the Visionskultur organization. The Creative Hub also offers the opportunity to plan and organize regular events, exhibitions, and events.
Further informationPOP Office Bremen
The POP Office Bremen is a non-profit support association for popular music in the state of Bremen. In cooperation with the local scene, members, and the association's board, the POP Office investigates needs and possible collaborations, networks, and funding programs in order to promote the professionalization of music creators and a resilient and sustainable music industry. Here, funding is planned holistically. The funding programs are built on three pillars: networking, knowledge transfer, and monetary/financial support. The overarching goal of the POP Office is to create a stable and dynamic musical ecosystem in the state in which music creators can earn a living and realize their artistic goals.
Further informationZucker e.V.
The aim of Zucker e.V. is to offer young adults the opportunity to face the challenges of professional event organization and self-development in the areas of art and music by creating studios as well as event and rehearsal rooms.
Further informationZZZ
The ZwischenZeitZentrale Bremen initiates, promotes, and supports interim use projects throughout the entire Bremen city area. It is the contact point for those looking for low-threshold, affordable space offers and helps with the temporary use of their own premises. The ZZZ acts as an interface between the various municipal authorities, the owners, and the users. The offer is aimed at all Bremen residents. Supported projects range from short-term exhibitions in empty shops to the interim use of former production facilities for several years.
The ZwischenZeitZentrale is a project of the Senator for Economics, Ports and Transformation, the Senator for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Urban Development and Housing, and the Senator for Finance.
Further informationCLOSEUP Bremen
The media formats of the future are being created in Neustadt Harbor, between old warehouses and rusty barges with a lot of industrial charm. The film production company Sendefähig (Y-Kollektiv) is based here. There are artists' studios and an event hall.
Further informationNordmedia
CLOSEUP Bremen is a young talent program run by the Filmförderungsanstalt nordmedia in cooperation with the Senator for Economics, Ports and Transformation to promote innovative media formats. A total of 80,000 euros are made available for funding each year.
Further informationbelladonna e.V.
belladonna e.V. is committed to promoting the political, social, and cultural education of women and offers a wide range of events in the areas of business, culture, and education. For female founders, young entrepreneurs, and self-employed women from the creative industries, belladonna offers seminars, courses, lectures, panel discussions, networking events, coaching series, and advice literature.
Further informationClubverstärker e.V.
The Clubverstärker e.V. sees itself as the mouthpiece of live music venues and organizers in the state of Bremen and is committed to the preservation and further development of existing and the promotion of new players in this field. The clubs, music bars, and festivals are always meeting places and experimental fields, flagships and attractions, as well as cultural and economic locations. The association thus acts as a link between politics and authorities, public interest, and the scene. It is committed to democratic and sustainable coexistence and to the interests of visitors, artists, and cultural spaces alike.
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