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    Reeperbahn Festival

    from Hamburg

    The RBX GmbH designs and implements cultural products, including the renowned Reeperbahn Festival. This international music and cultural event in Hamburg offers over 400 concerts, talks, and exhibitions. Values such as diversity and sustainability shape the festival and its initiatives.

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    RBX GmbH and the Reeperbahn Festival

    The RBX GmbH is a company that specializes in the conception and implementation of products in the cultural and creative industries. A central component of its product portfolio is the renowned Reeperbahn Festival, which has grown since its founding in 2006 to become one of the largest and most significant music and cultural events worldwide.

    Key Products and Services

    • Reeperbahn Festival: This four-day club festival transforms the Hamburg Reeperbahn every September into the center of the international music scene. It offers an extensive program with over 400 concerts by artists from more than 40 countries, as well as 180 talks, podcasts, screenings, exhibitions, and interactive offerings in about 90 different locations[2][4][5].
    • Conference and Professional Program: In addition to the musical events, the festival serves as an important meeting point for the music and entertainment industry. Here, experts, artists, and decision-makers come together to discuss current trends, challenges, and innovations[4][5].
    • Anchor – Reeperbahn Festival International Music Award: This international award is presented annually to talented newcomers and serves as a guide for the music market and as career promotion for the award winners[2][5].
    • Reeperbahn Festival International: This initiative promotes the international networking of small and medium-sized enterprises as well as emerging artists with global markets through events such as sessions, company visits, matchmaking, and showcases[3].

    Main Mission and Values

    The RBX GmbH and the Reeperbahn Festival are guided by the values of DIVERSITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and GENDER EQUALITY. The festival is a founding member of the Keychange initiative, which advocates for a 50/50 gender ratio at festivals and in music organizations worldwide[2].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The Reeperbahn Festival actively promotes sustainability and social responsibility. It encompasses a wide range of pop culture and social issues, such as various forms of discrimination, awareness work, and sustainability in its programs. Furthermore, the festival regularly integrates digital and social conferences, such as re:publica, to promote interdisciplinary exchange[2][5].

    Additional Initiatives

    • Art, Word, and Film Program: The festival offers a variety of artistic formats, including exhibitions, readings, podcasts, and film screenings, to highlight the interdisciplinarity of different artistic genres[5].
    • International Presence: The Reeperbahn Festival is regularly represented at international events such as South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, and conducts international projects with the support of the Federal Foreign Office[5].

    The RBX GmbH and the Reeperbahn Festival create an inspiring atmosphere for artists, industry experts, and music enthusiasts from around the world to network and experience the vibrant cultural scene of the city of Hamburg.

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