Mankel Brink­mann

Mankel Brinkmann has been active in the music and live events industry for many years. After completing his degree in Latin American Regional Studies in Cologne and spending extended periods abroad (including in Mexico, Spain, the USA, and Chile), he established himself in his adopted hometown of Cologne, where he runs venues such as Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld and YUCA. He is co-founder of the concert and artist agency Hush Hush and has been actively involved since 2016 in Klubkomm, the association representing Cologne’s clubs and promoters. Since 2024, he has served as Chair of the German Federal Live Music Association (LiveMusikKommission e.V.).