Klagenfurt Festival 2023: A cultural event of superlatives

Klagenfurt Festival 2023: A cultural event of superlatives

In Klagenfurt there are changes in the cultural scene that are due to a sometimes tense financial situation of the city. Nevertheless, Bernd Liepold-Mosser, who organizes the Klagenfurt Festival, remains optimistic. The festival, which takes place this year from May 23 to June 11, has already secured significant financial support. In winter, the festival team had to wait long for green light to conclude contracts with artists. But now the signs are on success.

The Klagenfurt Festival has a solid financing structure that comes from the different levels of the government. 120,000 euros are made available by the federal government, while both the state of Carinthia and the city of Klagenfurt contribute 100,000 euros. The Klagenfurt tourism association also provided 75,000 euros for support. This funding enables the festival to create a demanding program that should be more international and innovative than ever.

A look at the artists and topics

The organizers of the festival not only want to concentrate on entertainment, but also take up relevant political issues. Liepold-Moser emphasizes that the preliminary run that they had this year made it possible for them to plan artistic contributions that are not only spectacular, but also thoughtful. The participation of "stars of the art and culture scene" is advertised as a big highlight, and the last festival already welcomed around 5,500 guests.

Future -oriented planning is also evident in the design of the programs that are intended to include a variety of art forms. This shift towards international and innovative content is a clear answer to the challenges with which cultural institutions are faced with budget cuts. Instead of putting the head in the sand, the festival looks at the current circumstances as an opportunity for further development.

The organizers are confident that the anticipation and variety of the program will attract numerous visitors. The Klagenfurt Festival not only offers entertainment, but also a platform for discussions about important social issues that are of great relevance in today's world. More details on this exciting cultural event can be found in an article found at www.kleinezeitung.at become.