Do you still dare to book?

What does it mean to program a distinctive artist in times of polarization? How much room is there left for activism on stage? And who decides what goes too far?

Host: Misha van der Winkel, artist | producer | founder of INI Movement | project lead of OSHI | creative bridging music, culture & community

Featuring:
– Maria Sanchez Garcia (programmer Paard & ITGWO)
– Programmers from leading venues and festivals
– Artists who have dealt with these issues
– …and you, the audience

This debate is about the responsibility — and sometimes the risks — of bookers, programmers, and festivals when they choose activist artists. We'll discuss artistic freedom, reputational risks, cancel culture, and the power of the stage as a public space.

With high-profile examples from today — from Pussy Riot to Kneecap, from Sophie Straat to Bob Vylan — we’ll delve into the dilemmas behind the scenes. What’s going on behind the scenes at festivals, both large and small?

This conversation will be recorded and available as a podcast starting in October.
Admission is free, and you can join anytime.

Photo credits: Chris Stevenet