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The Organizsation

Jazz in Düsseldorf e.V.

The Jazz in Düsseldorf e.V. has set itself the task of enriching the cultural diversity of the Düsseldorf scene. It is recognised as a non-profit organisation and has been making an important contribution to the promotion of music culture for decades.

After its foundation on 31 August 1994, the association initially devoted itself to converting the Alte Schmiede in the Salzmannbau (former Jagenberg factory) into a concert hall. Since its opening on 29 September 1995, this unique venue has offered musicians an inspiring stage to present their music to a wide audience.

In addition to the concerts in the Jazz-Schmiede, the association organises a diverse programme that goes far beyond jazz. With programmes ranging from contemporary jazz and global music cultures to world music and other musical genres, the association aims to make music accessible to everyone and build cultural bridges.

Board of the association

  • Peter Baumgärtner(1st chairman, artistic director)
  • Nico Brandenburg (2nd chairman, booking)
  • Ulrike Klöss (treasurer)
  • Peter Weiss
  • Walfried Böcker
  • Sebastian Gahler
  • Rainer Maassen
  • Jörg Weule
  • Ladislav Ceki

Other tasks are performed by, among others:

  • Lars Wallat (management, technical management, big band booking)
  • Angelika Niescier (Booking New Faces)
  • Mascha Corman (music mediation)
  • Michael Großmann (cash audit)
  • Jürgen Beer (cash audit)
  • Christian Möcker (cash audit)

Goals / Statutes

The association is recognised as a non-profit organisation. It finances its work from membership fees, grants, donations and support from its sponsors in addition to ticket sales.

The statutes state: The task of the JID is the cultural promotion of jazz music in Düsseldorf. The focus here should be on modern forms of this music. The tasks of the JID include in particular

  • Promotion of concert events in the 'Schmiede' of the Jagenberggelände, Himmelgeister Str., Düsseldorf.
  • Revitalisation of the Düsseldorf cultural and concert scene in general.
  • Creation of musical training opportunities and practice rooms.
  • Introducing the general public to jazz music.

Here is the link to the statutes as PDF

Become a member!

Benefit from the discounts for our members and support the Jazz-Schmiede and jazz in Düsseldorf.

To become a member send the signed membership application to info@jazz-schmiede.de. (or hand it over to us at the Schmiede)
The membership fee is valid for one calendar year; if you join during the course of a year, the fee will only be charged pro rata.

You can download the membership application form here

Advantages for members

1. As a member, you and one other accompanying person are entitled to the reduced admission price stated in the programme - simply show your Jazz-Schmiede membership card at the box office.
2. In addition, each member receives three vouchers worth €8 each per year. These are transferable and can be offset against the admission price.
3. Each member receives the current programme booklet - if desired - by post after publication.

Membership/donation account

You can send membership fees and donations to support our work to
Jazz in Düsselorf e.V.
Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf
IBAN: DE14 3005 0110 1007 0330 10
to the bank account. For your donation receipt, please send us your details by e-mail.

20 years of Jazz-Schmiede Düsseldorf - A chronicle

Published in September 2015 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Jazz-Schmiede.
As PDF for download