Frauenmusikzentrum e. V.

The Frauenmusikzentrum Hamburg (FMZ) is a unique institution in Germany that has been providing a diverse and inclusive space for musical expression for girls and FLINTA+ individuals (women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender people) since 1987.

• Rehearsal Rooms and Instruments: The FMZ has fully equipped rehearsal rooms with a wide range of instruments and event technology, including drum sets, bass and electric guitars, amplifiers, mixing consoles, pianos, electric pianos, a mobile recording studio, and DJ sets[1][3][5].
• Workshops and Courses: The center offers a wide range of workshops and courses, ranging from beat production and DJing to ukulele playing, practical music theory, and technical workshops. There are also special workshops for deaf and hard-of-hearing FLINTA individuals[1][5].
• Events and Jam Sessions: Regular events such as concerts, jam sessions, and special projects like the girls' beat production with FINNA and FEM*-jam sessions promote musical exchange and community[1][3].

The main mission of the FMZ is to promote the professionalization and skill enhancement of FLINTA individuals in the music business. The center is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where musicians of all genres and levels can develop and express their skills. The focus is on promoting diversity, equality, and strengthening the musical identity of women and non-binary individuals[1][3][5].

The FMZ is dedicated to establishing sustainable musical and social structures in the long term. These include:

• Technical Equipment and Maintenance: Regular maintenance and renewal of technical equipment to ensure high quality of rehearsal rooms[3].
• Nationwide Network: Building and maintaining a nationwide network for exchange and cooperation to improve networking and career opportunities for female musicians[5].
• Financial Support: The FMZ is funded by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg – Authority for Culture and Media and relies on donations and support to continue its activities[1][3].

The Frauenmusikzentrum Hamburg is a vibrant center of musical diversity and inclusion that has been making an indispensable contribution to the promotion of women and non-binary individuals in the music scene for decades.

• 1 - https://frauenmusikzentrum.de
• 2 - https://frauenmusikzentrum.de/ueber-fmz/team/
• 3 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/35439-frauenmusikzentrum-e-v
• 4 - https://www.kulturlotse.de/ort/frauenmusikzentrum-ev-fmz-3013800744629625652
• 5 - https://miz.org/de/institutionen/frauenmusikzentrum-i26281