Dear friends of contemporary music,

today we need your help.

You might have come aware that the state of Lower Saxony abruptly changed its funding policy last year. Thanks to reliable core funding over a period of three years, we were able to establish international quality and collaboration, as well as secure substantial additional funding. Now, however, we have suddenly lost the backbone of our work; top-quality performance and international networking are at risk, and further funding is in jeopardy. Therefore, we urgently need a renewed reliable funding perspective from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture (MWK).

Please support us with your signature to reopen the dialogue with the Ministry and underscore the importance of contemporary music for our Bundesland.

Here is the link to openpetition.org. Please feel free to share it with your family, friends, and acquaintances. You can also sign by letter, email, at our office, or at one of our upcoming events.

Thank you in advance and best regards

Dr. Sabine Schormann and Carola Schwennsen