We are opening all doors, letting in a fresh breeze and continuing our journey into uncharted musical territory, with forms and sounds that have been around since the beginning of time. This season, we are once again presenting a series of concerts that are hard to beat in their diversity!
Facets of contemporary Music Theatre
Where is the boundary between music theatre and performance? Where does the live act merge with virtual space? The series ‘Music Theatre/Performance’ explores these boundaries and creates new scenic, performative and installative spaces between the Renaissance and high-tech.
«Nachtstrom» is an electrifying sound exploration that begins at the earliest at sunset and showcases the most diverse forms of experimental electronic music on stage: live electronics, acousmatic music, audiovisual works, free improvisation and more.
Infinite musical exchange
New for the 24/25 season is the cross-border concert series «Double Bill» which focuses on cultural exchange between musicians of different backgrounds, and thus also on the convergence or even clash of different aesthetic filter bubbles, musical preferences and artistic stimuli.
This season, the «SpielBar» will once again transform the Bar du Nord into a place of musical encounters on three Tuesday evenings. A relaxed bar evening becomes a special experience with live music and space for exchange. Admission is free, donations in favour of the artists are welcome.
Friendly Takeover of the Gare du Nord
This season, a 10-person ensemble of artists will once again take over the Gare du Nord & Bar du Nord on 10 Tuesday evenings. The composers and performers will redefine the spaces, make themselves at home and turn old orders upside down.
Renowned instrumental soloists present new works in a short concert with a speaker. A discussion moderated by saxophonist Marcus Weiss complements the musical part and allows for intensive encounters. This season, Karolina Öhman, Dieb13 and Barry Guy are part of the concert series of the FHNW Academy of Music and sonic space basel.
Workshops for musicians and artists
In collaboration with SONART and Musikbüro Basel, we offer workshops for music professionals.
If you want to learn more about Instagram, booking and concert acquisition or cultural funding, this is the place for you!
The «Mittendrin» programme is aimed at schoolchildren aged 12 and over. Here they can immerse themselves in the world of New Music, gather impressions, talk to composers, musicians and sound performers and experience them on stage.