Dedicated series / mission25.0/25
One of Europe's oldest festivals (since 1972) and one of very few focused on free and improvised music.
[1] [2]Frequency of relevant shows12.0/20
Intensive annual multi-day festival each May across multiple stages, plus curated Moers Sessions.
[1]Artist roster20.0/20
Around 200 artists from over 20 nations, centered on contemporary jazz and pure free improvisation.
[1]Self-description12.0/12
Program focused on free and improvised music in its most explicit form.
[1]Operating model8.0/10
Nonprofit, publicly supported festival organization.
[1]Community reputation8.0/8
Internationally renowned cornerstone festival of European free/improvised music.
[1]Listening-room intent4.0/5
Concentrated festival listening across dedicated concert stages and a large open-air stage.
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