Marc Niemann nominated as new artistic director of Sendesaal Bremen

One of Germany's most interesting and renowned concert halls is under new artistic direction: Marc Niemann was introduced today in the Sendesaal as the new artistic director and managing director. A highly accomplished musician and experienced cultural manager is thus taking over responsibility for this acoustic jewel.

The selection committee, made up of representatives of the Friends of the Sendesaal e.V. association, long-standing artistic partners and curators of the concert series, voted unanimously in favour of Marc Niemann. Peter Schulze, chairman of the supporting association and long-standing artistic director, will thus hand over the management of this exciting music venue and the only former public radio-hall that has been saved and is now privately run, with effect from 1 January 2025.
Peter Schulze commented: ‘I am delighted that we have been able to find an excellent and sustainable solution in Marc Niemann, which will ensure the stability of the Sendesaal for years to come.’

Marc Niemann will now further develop the profile of the Sendesaal, which is world-famous for its excellent acoustics and has always offered an exciting mix of international and regional musicians of all genres and styles.

‘The Sendesaal is one of the most exciting music venues in Germany and its programme is based on the unique synergy of production studio and concert hall. I would like to continue the immense variety and the artistic and qualitative level of the concert programme, but also set new accents that will attract new audiences to the Sendesaal in addition to the regular visitors. I will use my international and regional network to develop new formats with cooperation partners - I dream of events that combine literature or visual art with music, silent films with live music accompaniment, unplugged concerts by international stars, live radio plays and so on - there is no shortage of ideas,’ says Niemann.