Poreč Istria (Croatia) September 9 October 8, 2017

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1 THE BIG CHOIR FESTIVAL DESIGNED ACCORDING TO YOUR WISHES! diverse exciting international Competition Evaluation Learn Concerts Workshops Poreč Istria (Croatia) September 9 October 8, 2017

2 ORGANIZERS Organizer INTERKULTUR In cooperation with Plava laguna d.d. Poreč Supported by City of Poreč Poreč Tourist Board President INTERKULTUR Günter Titsch (Germany) Artistic Committee Prof. Dr. Ralf Eisenbeiß (Germany), Senior Artistic Director Johan Rooze (Netherlands) Christian Ljunggren (Sweden) INTERKULTUR Executive Committee Günter Titsch (Germany) Qin Wang (China) Stefan Bohländer (Germany) Dr. Christoph Wirtz (Germany), Secretary General 2

3 CORDIAL INVITATION September 2017 will see the start of something very special: ISTRAMUSICA, our new INTERKULTUR music festival that is to take place in Croatia, is not just another interesting event. It is quite different from any of the other events out there because this time, it is up to you to decide what precise shape ISTRAMUSICA is going to take. There are no constricting requirements whatsoever. There is just what you and your ensemble would like. With this event we offer you the opportunity to determine how and when you and your choir make an appearance. Over the course of one month, between 9 September and 8 October 2017, we will arrange all your concerts impressive or intimate in scale. We organize workshops and arrange opportunities to meet with other choirs from around the world. We provide support for your rehearsals from distinguished world-class guest conductors and provide a stage for the talented people from your own ranks. And let s not forget the spectacle and popular favorite that is INTERKULTUR s signature International Choir Competition, which will be the event s spectacular grand finale. You will be our main priority throughout the event. It is up to you to decide how many days and when exactly you would like to join us to sing and make music together. We create the optimum conditions for your success, whether it is choral activities we organize for your group, or evaluation activities with internationally renowned choral experts or whether we can help you stage a gala concert one Adriatic evening at the famous Euphrasian Basilica. Speaking of this Adriatic setting: recreational opportunities and tourist destinations abound in this delightful, sought-after area. The Croatian city of Poreč, directly on the Adriatic Sea, is the perfect spot to bring your ideas to life and give your choir lasting memories of creative, thrilling and eventful days together. Welcome to Poreč! Günter Titsch 3

4 EVENT OVERVIEW

5 GENERAL EVENT OVERVIEW WHAT? WHEN? HOW? DID WE FORGET ANYTHING? ISTRAMUSICA, our month-long choir festival, is nothing if not varied and flexible. Over the coming pages, we will go into all the options available to you to shape your choir s participation in the festival exactly to your preference. The overview on page 8 tells you precisely when we would be able to offer you specific elements of the program. You will find that many of the events can be realized at any time during the festival. However, activities connected to a certain theme or event may still be bound to a specific timeframe and we find concerts are best planned on weekends. You indicate your preferences (you can give us several) and the timeframe of interest to you, and forward them to us by using the event request form on We will contact you and together plan your participation in the ISTRAMUSICA festival. If you are a regular with us, you will already know that our highly skilled and experienced INTERKULTUR employees can offer excellent advice to choirs worldwide. Providing the best possible guidance is one of INTERKULTUR s strong suits. That is why we can tailor the program precisely to you and your choir s requirements, and how we safeguard the quality of our event. If you like, we can even offer support throughout the process, from initial consultation through to final evaluation. When you have worked everything out to your liking, you can send us your registration form. If you find anything missing from our offer, please notify us. We are sure we can help you from there. 5

6 Singing Together WHAT? orchestra activities Choral or Learn Our 4-week ISTRAMUSICA festival offers something for everyone: whether you want to learn, compare yourself to the competition, get expert advice or just sing and enjoy yourself! Don t miss out! Workshops Poreč Pop Swing Istria

7 Concerts Gala Concerts at and/or concert churches halls Istramusica Int. Choir Competition Competition Open Air Evaluation Evaluation Performances Individual Coaching 7

8 WHEN and HOW? Over the course of one month you get every opportunity to showcase your choir, exactly when and as you would like. Pick the dates that best suit your schedule. There is no minimum length for your stay in Istria. We think a stay of four nights is ideal to cover most things of interest, but less or more depending on what it is you would like to experience are entirely possible. Sat Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat S I N G Festival Opening and Closing x x Concerts at Basilica and Indoor daily concerts possible Open-air Concerts daily concerts possible Gala Concerts x x x x x x x x x x x x x Singing Together x x x x x x x x x Choir camp possible daily L E A R N Jazz Workshop x x x x Pop Workshop x x x x Evaluation Performance x x x Individual Coachings possible daily (limited on competition days) C O M P A R E Choir Competition x x x Opening and Closing x x Choir Party x x x x R E L A X - T O U R I S M possible daily You have gained an overview and first ideas on how to arrange your stay at our festival ISTRAMUSICA? Our expert staff will be happy to help you to achieve your goals. You just need to complete the consultation form on istramusica.interkultur.com. 8

9 PARTICIPATION OFFERS

10 CONCERTS CONCERTS at churches and/or concert halls Concerts at churches and/or concert halls Poreč, our host city on the Adriatic Sea, offers over 2000 years of history as well as countless opportunities for smaller or larger-scale concerts in and around the town. You could, for instance, perform at one of the following locations: a) The Euphrasian Basilica The Euphrasian Basilica is Poreč s most famous tourist attraction. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997 and is one of the most important religious buildings of Croatia. Its current appearance actually dates back as far as the 6 th century. The Basilica is one of the most important remaining examples of late ancient and early Byzantine art in the whole of the Adriatic region. at and/or concert churches halls Concerts b) The Church of Our Lady of the Angels This church is situated on the main square, right in the middle of the city center. It provides a wonderful setting for choral performances. c) The Istrian Assembly Hall in Italian style The Istrian Assembly Hall in Italian style contains a charming Renaissance-style room well suited for smaller choral performances. For those choirs that are interested, and that perform a fitting religious repertoire, a performance during a service in one of the local churches is among the possibilities. Please enquire further, so we can discuss the options. 10

11 Open-air CONCERTS Open-air concerts There are plenty of options for open-air concerts in and around Poreč. The following stages are contenders: a) The open-air stage at the harbor An open-air stage at the harbor, put up especially for the occasion, will provide a magnificent backdrop to all sorts of concerts. Vivacious folkloristic performances go just as well as subtle jazz or engaging pop shows. Especially in the evening, the entertainment blends in wonderfully with the romantic Adriatic setting to create stunning spectacles to the joy of both the performing artists and the countless vacationing guests strolling around town. b) The main square of Poreč is especially suited for both planned and spontaneous smaller or informal performances, as well as for special Friendship Concerts that see several choirs join forces. Concerts Open Air Regarding open-air concerts, please note that in the event that weather conditions do not allow for open-air performances, some concerts may be cancelled due to the weather. The organizers will try their best to arrange a replacement concert, but cannot guarantee one.

12 CONCERTS GALA CONCERTS Gala Concerts We put on a great show and create the perfect setting for your choir. Especially on weekends, exciting ensembles with their own concert program are most welcome on the stage. We offer choirs that have the right proficiency level the opportunity to contribute half of an evening s performance or give a full concert by themselves. There are no limits in this respect, and instrumentalists, soloists and vocal groups are just as welcome to contribute. The main objective is to offer exciting and engaging programs. You can also contribute a performance to the opening program (9 September) or the festival finale (7 October). Concerts Gala Concerts A word of advice when planning your concerts: If you are interested in the kind of concert opportunities mentioned above, it is important that you consider carefully the kind of concert(s) you would like to have materialized and the conditions needed to make that happen. There are no content restrictions, but of course a program should go well with the performance location of choice. From our experience, programs between 20 and 30 minutes long are generally a good choice. They also give other choirs the opportunity to contribute parts of the program and are not too demanding on your own choir. Choirs with existing full-length concert programs can of course take on full performances (around 90 minutes) or fill up half of a concert (around 45 minutes). Performances of choirs with their own, self-provided, orchestra accompaniment, are also conceivable Best occasions for concerts: As we are looking to get as many visitors and participating choirs as possible to attend your performances, we have centered our attention on the weekends and believe these provide the best opportunity for a show. This way, you should also have more opportunities to work on projects with other choirs and attend other activities. As Poreč is a popular travel destination, it is still possible to arrange performances for you on weekdays. 12

13 LEARN SINGING TOGETHER Meeting and working with other choirs from all over the world In the context of the ISTRAMUSICA Festival, we also strive to bring together choirs from all over the world to learn and to sing alongside each other. Over the course of a period of working together, several choral pieces are rehearsed and prepared for the joint performance. The artistic leader in charge will rehearse the choral pieces that have been selected with all participating choirs, to be performed in a later concert by all involved. You can be the one to conduct these pieces yourself, or your colleague from another choir. It is also possible to arrange for one of our internationally renowned choral conductors to do it. They can give a last bit of fresh, positive input when working with the singers. Each choir can perform their own contribution to this concert, with all choirs singing together afterwards or in between. Singing Together CHORAL OR ORCHESTRA ACTIVITIES orchestra activities Choral or Choir or orchestra camp Just looking for separate choral activities? Then the ISTRAMUSICA festival in Poreč is a good choice as well. We can offer rehearsal spaces and the right conditions. In this beautiful environment, you will have the opportunity to work with your choir, join concerts or attend performances. Of course we are also more than willing to help plan your spare time activities. Arrange your choral activity according to your preferences. A weekend, three days or four or more... Start of September, mid-september, end of September...there are plenty of possibilities! And by the way should you be joined by your own orchestra, band or instrumental group, we can of course accommodate for them as well. The joint performances will be something to behold, and we are very much looking forward to them! Learn 13

14 LEARN Workshops Swing Istria WORKSHOPS We have two workshops running over several days for you to look forward to, each led by international experts from the world of pop and jazz! WORKSHOP 1: Swing Istria Singing in jazz choir and jazz ensemble Dates This workshop will be held between 14 and 16 September Participants Individuals and conductors as well as entire choirs are invited to attend this workshop. It is open to singers of all skill levels: there is something for everyone to learn. Contents Jazz is hot! A steadily increasing amount of choirs and vocal groups have a try at the interesting rhythms and harmonies popular jazz arrangements abound with. This workshop is led by two internationally renowned jazz and choral experts. You get to work out arrangements for jazz standards and brand new compositions. And of course our teachers would be happy to work with the titles and arrangements you bring in from your choir s regular rehearsals. The results of the workshop will be presented in a concluding concert on 16 September. Come and join in and discover the drive of jazz! We also offer existing ensembles and choirs the opportunity of registering for an individual rehearsal with one of our international experts. 14

15 Our workshop clinicians Johan Rooze (Netherlands) Conductor, pianist, arranger and teacher Teacher of jazz piano and leads the choir at Yeongnam University in Daegu, South Korea Artistic director for INTERKULTUR Music director of the Yaenoeul Jazz Singers and the vocal quintet J-Cloud Juror, teacher, and seminar and workshop leader around the world Founder and past conductor of the award-winning vocal group Dekoor, Utrecht University Former musical director of the Symphonic Choir and Orchestra of Utrecht University (USKO) Former professor of choral conducting at the Alkmaar Conservatory, and of vocal jazz at the Rotterdam Conservatory Ines Dominik Reiger (Austria) Singing teacher, singer, voice therapist Professor at the Universities of Vienna and Graz Teaches in jazz singing, jazz choir, improvisation, jazz piano and jazz methodology In charge of a jazz program broadcast on Austrian radio called Ö1 Jazznacht Expert, teacher and juror in the field of jazz and pop singing, in worldwide demand Developed Natural Voice Training (NVT), one of the most efficient known techniques in vocal jazz and pop music Internationally successful as a soloist in various formations, ranging from solo to being part of a big band 15

16 LEARN WORKSHOP 2: Poreč POP Singing in Popchor and Pop Ensemble Workshops Poreč Pop Dates This workshop will be held between 21 and 24 September Participants Individuals and conductors as well as entire choirs are invited to attend this workshop. It is open to singers of all skill levels: there is something for everyone to learn. Contents A cappella singing, pop choirs and pop ensembles are ever gaining in popularity. It seems hardly any choral concert or vocal group nowadays can get away with a repertoire without pop. In this workshop, led by outstanding international experts, you will learn through many examples how to really put yourself out there on a stage and excite audiences with your performance. We also offer existing ensembles and choirs the opportunity of registering for an individual rehearsal with one of our international experts. You will work on rehearsing repertoire and arrangements especially created and arranged for this workshop. And of course our teachers would be happy to work with the titles and arrangements you bring in from your choir s regular rehearsals. The results of the workshop will be presented in a concluding concert on 24 September. Keywords for this workshop Ensemble singing, rhythm and groove, interpretation, musical expression and stage presence, beat boxing and vocal instrument imitations, improvisation, loop and cycle songs and a lot more. Everything is possible. 16

17 Our workshop clinicians Johan Rooze (Netherlands) Conductor, pianist, arranger and teacher Teacher of jazz piano and leads the choir at Yeongnam University in Daegu, South Korea Artistic director for INTERKULTUR Music director of the Yaenoeul Jazz Singers and the vocal quintet J-Cloud Juror, teacher, and seminar and workshop leader around the world Founder and past conductor of the award-winning vocal group Dekoor, Utrecht University Former musical director of the Symphonic Choir and Orchestra of Utrecht University (USKO) Former professor of choral conducting at the Alkmaar Conservatory, and of vocal jazz at the Rotterdam Conservatory Tobias Hug (Germany / United Kingdom) Vocal performer, a-cappella globetrotter, educator and connector Has been singing, teaching and jamming in the vocal and beatbox scene all around the world for the past 20 years Was part of Jazzchor Freiburg and studied school music Was part of the London-based Swingle Singers between 2001 and 2012, as bass, beatboxer and for some years as their artistic leader Worked with artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Zap Mama, the Puppini Sisters, Zubin Mehta and Jamie Cullum Contributed to film soundtracks such as The Hobbit and did work for Monty Python as well as TV commercials and series (including Glee ) Co-founder of the London A Cappella Festival and the European Voices Association In great demand as juror and coach, artistic leader and co-founder of the new a-cappella festival Vocalmente in Italy Leads his own groups in London (including Beatvox) 17

18 LEARN EVALUATION PERFORMANCE Evaluation Performance with renowned choral experts The Evaluation Performance is a successful concept that makes up a very popular element of our international choir competitions. Choirs that opt for an Evaluation Performance before a competition are always very pleased with the suggestions they get from the recognized experts in choral music. Some of the tension that builds up before a choir competition is removed and the choir gets valuable artistic input and new insights from the experience. We would also like to provide the opportunity to benefit from these sessions within the context of this festival, regardless of whether the choir in question joins the competition or not. In addition, it is possible to arrange a more in-depth version of these consultations and work with the individual jurors, who can give you encouraging suggestions on how your choir members can become even more effective performers in the future. This Evaluation Performance takes up 1 hour. We can also arrange for a longer session if you are interested. Preparatory workshop for later participation in INTERKULTUR events Our evaluation activities are also available specifically tailored to preparing choirs for INTERKULTUR Choir Competitions. This version includes an explanation of the criteria that are used in these competitions and candidates receive valuable advice on how to successfully showcase their program to an international audience as well as suggestions for their repertoire. As part of this arrangement, choirs can also opt for the full consultation program. Choirs that participate in these activities receive an official INTERKULTUR certificate and a commendation for their participation in an upcoming international choir competition in the respective category (Open Competition, Champions Competition, Grand Prix of Nations). Evaluation Performance Evaluation 18

19 COACHINGS Individual Coaching: the opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed conductors INTERKULTUR works with only the best, internationally renowned choral conductors and experts in the field. The thought of having such an important figure of the European, African, Asian or American conducting elite work with your choir can be an exciting prospect. More than just being a breath of fresh air for the choir; they can also release unexpected potential that could have a great positive effect on your further activities. You decide what needs to be rehearsed and our expert goes through the pieces with you. The duration of a rehearsal with one of our conductors is 1 hour. We can also arrange for a longer session if you are interested half a day, a whole day... you name it. You may even have your sights set on a specific international choral expert? We will then do our best to engage him or her for your choir. Evaluation Individual Coaching 19

20 COMPARE - COMPETITION COMPETITION ISTRAMUSICA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION As the highlight of our one-month ISTRAMUSICA Festival, between 4 and 8 October 2017, we invite choirs from all over the world to participate in a new international INTERKULTUR Choir Competition. Our MUSICA MUNDI seal of quality has proven itself time and again as standing for excellence in both organization and execution of our events, and this particular event ensures our festival goes out with a bang an exhilarating competition for the ISTRAMUSICA title as well as a spectacular closing performance. What a finale! You can find more information on the competition by visiting our website. COMPETITION Int. Choir Competition Istramusica 20

21 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

22 GENERAL TERMS &CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 1. Registration & Registration Deadline The deadline for registration is April 24, Early Bird deadline is February 13, Registration Check list The following documents must be provided together with the registration forms by deadline: REGISTRATION FORMS DULY FILLED IN REGISTRATION FEE (PLEASE ENCLOSE PROOF OF PAYMENT). The amount may also be paid with Visa or Mastercard (see registration forms). AUDIO RECORDING: Please send an.mp3, WAV, WMA, or CD with at least three (3) pieces (preferably a cappella) not older than two years. Please write the titles and composers of the pieces as well as the date of recording SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF CHOIR: Please send the biography in English as an editable text document (e.g. Word) PHOTOGRAPH OF CHOIR: Make sure that it is suitable for reproduction (landscape format, as a file jpg or bmp, no PDF format, min. 300 dpi, as original min. 12 x 7,5 cm). The picture should not be older than two years. MUSIC SCORES: For Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings the following numbers of scores have to be submitted: three (3) for Evaluation Performance & one (1) for Individual Coaching. Scores sent as PDF or similar files will not be accepted. 22

23 3. Costs Registration Fee To participate in the event the following registration fees have to be paid per choir/ensemble and category as follows: Price Activities are 1 concert performance + 1 further activity 200,- Jazz-Workshop, Pop-Workshop, Evaluation Each further activity 200,- Performance, Individual Coaching, Choir camp, Singing Together, Concerts (Open Air, Indoor, etc) The registration fee must be made payable to INTERKULTUR in full upon registration by bank transfer or by credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Any banking costs that arise must be paid by the registrant. Once off discount of 50% for the first category of participation and further Early Bird discounts will be granted on the event package if completed registration documents and fee have been received by deadline. In case a choir cancels its participation the registration fee will not be refunded. The bank details to pay the registration fee are as follows: Account Holder: INTERKULTUR Name of Bank: Deutsche Bank AG, Marktplatz 4, Giessen, Germany SWIFT-Code (BIC): DEUTDEDB513 IBAN for EU countries: DE Purpose: HR171 + name of choir (please state name in full) 23

24 Event Packages With the event package INTERKULTUR offers participants of its events a special service: We take care of all the details and through authorized agencies of the INTERKULTUR event series we offer an event package. This package includes, amongst others, accommodation in different hotel categories as well as other local services. For local choirs that do not require overnight stay, an event package without hotel services is of course also available. Since the event package includes also the participant fee, the reservation is required for all participants. All included services and rates are described in the authorized travel agency offer enclosed to this participant information. Event packages will be provided in following categories: Economy, Standard and First Class. If a registration is received without specific information the down payment invoice will be made and sent on the basis of double rooms in Standard Class 1. Registration is binding for the choir, in regard to both participation in the festival and the travel services provided by the authorized agencies. Confirmation of the order (deposit invoice) through the authorized agencies constitutes a travel contract in the sense of 651a BGB (German Civil Code). The General Conditions of Travel (ARB Allgemeine Reisebedingungen, General Conditions of Travel) of the authorized agencies shall apply. They are enclosed in each offer. Please read these conditions carefully. Ignorance of these legally valid conditions does not provide exemption from any resulting obligations. The costs due to the authorized agencies for the event package are due on the date indicated on the invoice. Banking information is also located on the invoice. We would like to draw your attention expressly to the fact that participation in the event is only possible if the costs due have been received net and by deadline. Delay in payments may affect the benefits of your participation. Any costs incurred due to such action are to be borne by the group. Travel Expenses The journey to the event including the travel expenses is the sole responsibility of the choir members and additional persons. Sightseeing excursions aside from the event and airport transfers are not inclusive and must be booked separately. 24

25 4. Language of Correspondence German and English are the sole languages that are reflected on official documents. This includes, but is not limited to, the Official Participant Information, travel documents such as schedule and vouchers as well as invoices. These are all legally binding. Verbal information is available in the following languages Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Hungarian. Please make sure that your choir is accompanied by at least one English speaking person who can assist you with translation during the event. 5. Organizer Organizer according to the German law (BGB) is the Interkultur Management GmbH (Platz der Einheit 1, Frankfurt, Germany - HRB at the District Court Frankfurt am Main represented by Günter Titsch, President INTERKULTUR). 6. Liability INTERKULTUR is responsible for the artistic and musical design and the execution of the events. Its liability comprises of all organizational matters of the event. Any liability with regard to organizer s liability is expressly excluded. Any liability of such kind would be that of the authorized agencies and / or the management of the respective congress or concert halls, catering and transport companies. The authorized agencies accept liability as travel organizer in the sense of 651a German Travel Law and on the basis of the Allgemeinen Reisebedingungen (ARB) mentioned above. With his / her signature on the registration form, the signatory accepts the terms of the Allgemeinen Reisebedingungen ARB (General Conditions of Travel) and the organizer s liability for him / herself and for all persons registered. 25

26 7. Audio and Audiovisual Recordings All rights regarding the audio and audiovisual recordings of the event ( Recordings ) as well as their exploitation are herewith being granted exclusively to INTERKULTUR by the choir / artists. All rights granted to INTERKULTUR hereunder may be exploited by INTERKULTUR in perpetuity without any limitation as to time, territory and/or manner of exploitation free of any rights of third parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this includes in particular the following exclusive rights in the Recordings which can also be transferred by INTERKULTUR to a third party at INTERKULTUR S discretion: INTERKULTUR shall be exclusively entitled to reproduce the Recordings wholly or partly by way of producing vinyl discs, music cassettes, compact discs, DATs, Mini Discs, Digital Compact Cassettes or other sound carriers and by producing video cassettes, picture discs, compact disc videos, DVDs or other audio-visual carriers or other data carriers or by means of other technical devices and to sell or otherwise distribute these reproductions by retail, wholesale or other distribution channels such as clubs, mail order or TV-response. This also includes the right to exploit the Recordings in the context of online and especially internet applications of any kind and of any system, regardless of the way of transmission and business model, and to use, upload and distribute these Recordings in data bases, networks (e.g. internet and all its services) or anything similar of any kind and especially to disseminate and transmit these Recordings to users of databases / networks via cable or other ways of transmission for the purpose of perception and/ or reproduction and/ or distribution against payment or free of charge. This also includes the right to publicly perform or broadcast the Recordings by private or public broadcast stations, including digital radio services, via cable, satellite or other technical transmission services either against payment or free of charge (including the right to collect in INTERKULTUR S own name broadcast fees accruing in connection with the public performance or broadcast of the Recordings). INTERKULTUR S rights also include the right to edit and/or alter the Recordings (e.g. by producing mixes or remixes), to couple the Recordings with other recordings (e.g. with recordings of other artists) and the right to release and sell the Recordings on so-called special product audio- or audio-visual carriers. Furthermore, INTERKULTUR shall be entitled to grant synchronisation rights in the Recordings for movies, videos, TV and/or movie commercials, image films etc., to translate them into other languages, to use them for multimedia purposes of any kind or to rearrange them in any other way (e.g. to create remixes or do sampling). This also includes the exclusive right to use the Recordings in games / PC games as well as other and 26

27 also interactive multimedia productions (incl. so called websites ) for goods, services and advertising purposes of any kind. Finally, this includes the non-exclusive right to use the choir s /artist s name as well as images of the choir / artist in the context of the exploitation and the advertising and promotion measures mentioned above. INTERKULTUR does not pay any money to the ARTIST for the exclusive grant of rights mentioned above. The ARTIST accepts explicitly that the positive promotion effect resulting from an exploitation of the Recordings by INTERKUL- TUR represents an adequate return service for this transfer of rights. In case of a commercial release of the Recordings on CD, the parties will negotiate separately in good faith about an adequate royalty to be payable to Artist according to standard business practice. 8. Changes The organizer reserves the right to make changes and amendments to the existing information material and/or the Participant Information in the event of unforeseen technical, organizational or artistic circumstances or act(s) of God. The organizer also reserves the right to make changes to the program contents and schedule. 9. Imprint Content: Ralf Eisenbeiß, Stefan Bohländer Layout: Ina Irmisch Photo credits: front cover: Studi43 (left), Fotolia (right), Studi43 (bottom) page 3: INTERKULTUR page 4: Fotolia page 6/7: Studi43 page 9: Studi43 page 10: Studi43 page 11: INTERKULTUR page 12: Kaspar Garda page 13: Studi43 page 14: Studi43 page 15/17: All pictures were supplied by the corresponding people either privately or through their offices. page 16: Studi43 page 18: Studi43 page 19: Sean Hughes page 20: Studi43 page 21: Studi43 back cover: Fotolia (bottom), Studi43 (right) 27

28 ISTRAMUSICA 2017 INTERKULTUR Ruhberg 1, Fernwald, Deutschland Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) istramusica.interkultur.com /istramusica as of: July 27, 2016