"Das ist alles von der Kunst­frei­heit gedeckt"(?) - Über Kunst­frei­heit in Deutsch­land & po­li­ti­sche Ein­fluss­nah­me.

Being political – yes, but how, for whom, and at what cost?

Live culture is increasingly under pressure from social and political expectations: diversity, inclusion, taking a stand – but also securing ticket sales, meeting requirements, and complying with funding guidelines. The question of how to reconcile one's own values with the requirements of funding bodies, sponsors, and audiences is becoming a central strategic and ethical challenge. This panel takes a look at the meta-level: it addresses structural tensions between aspiration and reality, between artistic freedom and political positioning – and the question of how much leeway festival organizers really have today.