Ethno Germany 2025
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Ethno GermanyBurgstraße 17, 66871 Thallichtenberg, GermanyDeadline: 07 Aug ‘25 23:59Workshop
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Application ETHNO Germany 2025
ETHNO Germany 2025 - an experience for musicians and dancers from all over the world. From 7th until 17th of August 2025 at Castle Lichtenberg, Thallichtenberg, near Kusel, Rhineland-Palatinate.
You can apply as a musician and as a dancer!
Apply as a musician if you want to share music from your traditional background and be part of a big ensemble arranging, singing and playing music from all over the world.
Apply as a dancer if you want to share dances from your traditional background and be part of a dance group discovering a variety of traditional and modern dances and creating choreographies to the arrangements of musician's ensemble.
Musicians and dancers will be working side by side in different groups with several daily meeting opportunities and sessions where everyone collaborates together in order to create a big performance with dance and music from all over the world.
The ruins of Castle Lichtenberg near Kusel (Palatinate) will provide once again a rustic yet fascinating scenery for musicians and dancers working side by side, creating breath-taking performances, where sound and movement merge together. About 40 participants will share and explore diverse cultural backgrounds, learn and reinvent traditional music & dances and connect through the power of music & dance. Be in the big spaces of the castle area, the comfort & service of the youth hostel, the professional artistic mentors or the support from the enthusiastic organisers – participants will receive everything they need for days and nights full of music, dance and joy. Be part of the ETHNO Germany experience and join our celebration of diversity and community!
Your ETHNO Germany Music Camp Team Landesverband Jeunesses Musicales Rheinland-Pfalz
More info on: www.ethnogermany.de
Important notes
None of the participation contributions include your costs of transport to and from Thallichtenberg. Closest airport is Frankfurt/Main (FRA). From there you can easily take a train to Kusel Hbf train station. You will receive more detailed travel information from us once you are selected.
Your place is only guaranteed when you transferred your participation fee to our bank account or send us a proof of your flight tickets to Germany.
In the case of cancellation, we will only reimburse the participation fee if it is done 30 days before the beginning of the program. To cancel your participation you must send an email with your bank details to germany@ethno.world
This year we have two application deadlines!
For those who need a visa: until March 31st
For those who do NOT need a visa: May 31st
You'll hear from us about decline or acceptance in April and June, AFTER the application deadline. If you have any questions email us at germany@ethno.world :)
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Visa
Do you need a visa to travel to Germany?
We can provide you with an invitation letter to help your visa application. Please attach us a copy of your passport here or send to germany@ethno.world
If you need a visa, please write here your full name as in passport, passport number and your date of birth Format: day.month (not a number, write the month) .year
Your application
You can apply as a musician and as a dancer!
Apply as a musician if you want to share music from your traditional background and be part of a big ensemble arranging, singing and playing music from all over the world.
Apply as a dancer if you want to share dances from your traditional background and be part of a dance group discovering a variety of traditional and modern dances and creating choreographies to the arrangements of musician's ensemble.
Musicians and dancers will be working side by side in different groups with several daily meeting opportunities and sessions where everyone collaborates together in order to create a big performance with dance and music from all over the world.
I want to participate as...
If you want to apply as a dancer only: Describe your practice in dance (e.g. classical, contemporary, traditional, improviation, etc):
If you want to apply as a dancer only: Tell us more about your experience in dance (e.g. performing/creating/group dynamics)
As a musician - Which instrument(s) will you play during the camp? Singers, your instrument is your voice ;)
Which musical instrument(s) will you bring to the Ethno? You can list multiple instruments separated by a comma.
I play music from the following cultures/styles (strongest affiliation/understanding first):
Please share a link where we can see & hear you play, sing or dance. (This does not have to be a professional video, for example of you performing on stage. A video recorded with you smartphone at home will do. Please be aware of choosing videos where we can easily identify you, if it is a big group of people. It can be an improvised video with your phone, we will not use it ore share it.)
Which culture do you identify with the most?
Other cultures that you also identify with:
What culture/country do you want to represent at Ethno Germany?
Why do you want to be a part of the Ethno Germany? Tell us what motivates you to be part of the Ethno Germany experience :)
How do you expect Ethno Germany to be?
Have you attended other Ethno Gatherings before? If yes, as musician/dancer? Where have you been to?
Please list the names of all the Ethnos you have attended ,and the year in which you attended. Example — India, 2014; Flanders, 2016; etc.
If you want to be part of Ethno Germany as a musician and already know what music you would like to share, feel free to share an example and explanations here (e.g. a link):
If I teach a song or tune, I understand that it must be public domain or traditional music. Copyrighted music - both songs and tunes - cannot be taught or recorded at Ethno. Since we want to record, please only bring music that is copyright-free, e.g. traditional music. If I want to share copyrighted music, I bring the licence filled out on this document:
If you want to be part of Ethno Germany as a dancer and already know what dance you would like to share, feel free to share an example and explanations here (e.g. a link):
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Please make sure to read and agree to our terms and conditions by clicking on the link below :)
Participation contribution for musicians and dancers:
Assess yourself how much you want/can contribute for your participation.
Please be aware that our costs for a single participant are about 800€. Without our sponsors our camp would not be possible. If you are selected, we will send you our bank account details.
Generosity Rate - 500 € (or more)
Please be aware that our costs for a single participant are about 800€. Without our sponsors our camp would not be possible. The generosity rate of 500€ covers one participant’s food and lodging at the youth hostel, transportation during camp and artistic mentors & organising team remuneration. You would also support participants that cannot contribute as much!
Middle Rate – 300€ (e.g. for people living in Germany)
Please be aware that our costs for a single participant are about 800€. Without our sponsors our camp would not be possible. This middle rate of covers basic costs and allows only artistic mentors to receive a basic remuneration for their work. We acknowledge the geographical distance of participants, travel costs and different life situations.
Middle Rate – 225 (e.g. for people living in Europe)
Please be aware that our costs for a single participant are about 800€. Without our sponsors our camp would not be possible. This middle rate of covers basic costs and allows only artistic mentors to receive a basic remuneration for their work. We acknowledge the geographical distance of participants, travel costs and different life situations.
Basic Rate - 125€
Please be aware that our costs for a single participant are about 800€. Without our sponsors our camp would not be possible. This basic rate enables us to organise Ethno Germany. If this is too much money for you, please contact us. We acknowledge the geographical distance of participants, travel costs and different life situations.
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