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Objectives

The Deutscher Bühnenverein is a politico-cultural organisation that represents the interests of its members, namely theatres and orchestras. Its aim is to preserve, promote and develop the diversity of the German theatre and orchestra landscape and its contribution to cultural life. Taking a hands-on and results-oriented approach, the Bühnenverein concerns itself with artistic, legal, organisational and political questions relevant to its interests. Within its sphere of responsibility, it also shapes the working conditions of the cultural scene affiliated to it. In this respect, the organisation sees itself as a mediator between theatres and orchestras and the institutions that fund them, as well as promoting interaction between its members with a view to pooling their experience.

Rather than pursuing its own unilateral interests, the Bühnenverein perceives art and culture as an indispensable part of human life and it is this that is the focal point of its work. Key issues for the organisation include the future design of ensemble and repertory theatre, the social relevance of theatre, music and dance, the development of a modern pay policy, but also the implementation of measures aimed at the target groups of theatres and orchestras.

Deutscher Bühnenverein
German Theatre and Orchestra Association
St.-Apern-Str. 17 - 21 · 50667 Cologne, Germany
Postfach [P.O. Box] 29 01 53 · 50523 Cologne, Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 221 2 08 12 0
Fax: +49 (0) 221 2 08 12 28
debue@buehnenverein.de