Jubilee evening to mark the 20th anniversary of the Literaturdistrikt Festival
- As part of IMPACT24
- Film Screening Music
- Sat 09.11.24 18 h
Tickets for film and concert / for the whole evening from €20
TicketsThe annual Literaturdistrikt Festival in Essen will celebrate its 20th anniversary in cooperation with PACT on an evening that also marks the finale of the transdisciplinary symposium IMPACT24. Literaturdistrikt acknowledges the diversity of individual forms of expression and encourages not only creative collaborations but also interactions in a pluralistic and diverse society.
PACT will be screening the documentary ›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹ by Fatih Akin, which was remastered in 2024. Afterwards there will be a concert with the band AYYUKA.
****Unfortunately, Gaye Su Akyol's concert had to be cancelled for personal reasons.****
Statement:
We regret to inform you that due to a family medical emergency, we must cancel the upcoming concert scheduled for November 9th, 2024 at PACT Zollverein in Essen, Germany. This decision was not made lightly, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time and are grateful for your support.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Gaye Su Akyol
The band AYYUKA will play as a replacement.
Your tickets will of course remain valid. However, if you wish to return your tickets due to the programme change, this is of course also possible. Please send a short message to nadine.rauer@pact-zollverein.de. The purchase price will be refunded.
18 h
Fatih Akin
›Crossing the Bridge – The Sound of Istanbul‹
Documentary Film (German with English subtitles)
In his groundbreaking, newly restored documentary film, award-winning film director Fatih Akin takes us on an enchanting musical journey through Istanbul: German musician Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and his mobile recording studio set off to capture the musical diversity of this vibrant metropolis on the banks of the Bosporus and chart a sweeping portrait of Turkish music. In doing so, he discovers its extensive range - from electronic music to rock and hip-hop to classical arabesque. Using intimate interviews, lively street performances and personal encounters, the film weaves a story that celebrates the fusion of different musical traditions. The film is an invitation to experience the transcendental beauty of music and its universal, unifying power.
20:30 h
AYYUKA
Concert
Active since 2001, AYYUKA was one of the first bands to look back at 70`s Turkish music to find a new voice. Not caught up in the »retromania« but reincarnating Turkish Psychedelic within their own style, the band managed to develop unmistakable unique sound.
Right after their eponymous debut in 2007, the band shared stage with Sonic Youth and Jonathan Richmond. Heading to a completely instrumental music, their 3rd studio recording ›Sömestr‹ is a cult album for record collectors. Experimental with techniques of music writing, AYYUKA is flirting with genres like afro-beat, funk, bossanova or arabesque on their new EP.
