What we offer

• Where and when will the event take place?
• What type of musical performance do you wish to have?
• Are there any stylistic wishes/preferences?
• Are the musicians performing in a concert situation (listening audience) or as background music (e.g. for an aperitif)?
• Would you like a single, longer set or several, shorter musical interludes?
• How long should the performance or the individual interludes last?
• What infrastructure is available (e.g. technical equipment, power connections, stage or instruments such as piano/grand piano)?*
• Do you have a concrete idea regarding the size of the ensemble or the cast?
• Are there any specific wishes regarding the repertoire?
• Have you already set a budget?

* Please note: If you do not have the necessary technical equipment on site, we will of course take care of it upon request.

Once the above information has been clarified, we can usually provide you with an offer containing various proposals within a few days.

Once you have decided on one of our performance offerings, a contract is concluded. All costs are already included in our quoted price: Fees, artists’ social benefits, travel and transportation expenses, as well as our agency commission (13.175%).

After the event, you will receive an invoice from the Bern University of Applied Sciences. There is no need to pay in cash at the event.

Accordion, bass clarinet, viola, recorder, cello (violoncello), harpsichord, electric base, euphonium, bassoon, violin, vocals (almost all genres), guitar, harp, horn, clarinet, piano, double bass, lute, oboe, organ, trombone, flute, saxophone, percussion, trumpet, tuba and more (upon request).

Our portfolio is varied and flexible due to our constantly evolving and changing student body: you can expect a varied smorgasbord from the musical styles jazz, classical, pop/rock, electronics, folk/trad. or sound arts. Do not hesitate to ask us about your specific wishes!

In the study area Music and Movement – Rhythmics, students receive broad musical, dance and pedagogical training with individual foci in dance, voice or instrument. Time and again, artistic choreographies and thematic dance miniatures are created, which are booked for festivals or as gala interludes.

The students within the Sound Arts program are working with electronic music and the creation of new sounds. They produce podcasts, jingles, image and video soundtracks and are active DJ’s or live electronic artists. There are also singer/songwriters and a variety of bands that can be booked from this program.

In the field of sound installations, students are able to offer multi-channel space-filling soundscapes, as well as smaller sound objects, that can act as audible eye-catchers oder ear-catchers.

Live performances are our specialty. Whether in a garden, stairwell, restaurant or on a stage: a live event is touching, exciting, improvisational and irreplaceable. They allow us to experience something within the moment, and alongside others. We will gladly advise you on the most suitable live performance and everything that is involved. Our approach is solution-oriented to ensure nothing stands in the way of your event!

A virtue out of necessity: As a result of the pandemic, new formats emerged that enable people to participate and engage in culture even from afar. Since then, concerts can also be individually designed within a digital space.  

Even for people without access to the digital world, there are ways of bringing culture within reach: for example, through surprise telephone concerts. 

Are you interested in something in particular: We are happy to advise you!

Whether in a live setting, digital or analogue: particularly touching and inspiring formats can also be created with the participation of the audience members. Each event is uniquely tailored to you. We will gladly advise you, and in collaboration with you, develop and implement a concept that suits your context. 

KULT takes on artistic mandates for concert series or artistic direction, coordination and supervision at festivals and major events. We look forward to working with you!

References:

2019–2021: Artistic direction «Kultur im Viktoria» (Claudia Kühne): Media work, moderation, organization, programming, texts, bookings, artist support, collaboration with Radio RaBe and coordination of live broadcasts. 

2019: Mandate of the Canton Bern (Claudia Kühne): Fete des Vignerons, Bernese Cantonal Day, Vevey 2019: program and organization of street artists, as well as on site coordination.

2020: «Heure Blue», bookings/organization KULT (Nicolas Wolf). As a way of fare-welling the year 2020, HKB students created short videos which were screened on a daily basis, as sort of a daily cultural greeting.

Summer 2022: Mandate KULT (Nicolas Wolf) for the artistic program and coordination of artists of the HKB at the Bern City Festival. 
 

Apéros, farewell ceremonies, closing ceremonies, funerals, graduation ceremonies, receptions, opening ceremonies, festivals, film shoots, company events, galas, birthday celebrations, church services, house concerts, marriage proposals, wedding ceremonies, matriculation ceremonies, anniversary celebrations, children’s concerts, congresses, concerts, concert series, cultural events in restaurants and hotels, customer events, readings, trade fair appearances, lunchtime concerts, fashion shows, political events, stag/bachelorette parties, award ceremonies, private events, neighbourhood celebrations, radio broadcasts, speeches, school concerts, lakeside plays, street parties, conferences, christenings, theatre productions, theatre spectacles, memorial services, farewells to employees, events for associations, networking events, vernissages, lectures, Christmas parties, advertising events, housewarmings, workshops, train inaugurations.

Whether indoors or outdoors – with the musical accompaniment of our students, you are sure to have a stylish reception where your guests can relax, mingle and chat. The background music provided by KULT contributes to a pleasant atmosphere without drowning out the conversation.

Choose from a variety of formations: a jazz band with light jazz sounds and well-known standards, a pianist/singer with fine and lyrical original compositions, a solo saxophonist with traditional aperitif jazz, a string quartet with classics from music history and many more.

The completion of a degree or further education is a milestone in the lives of graduates and deserves a worthy celebration. At KULT, we provide the right musical accompaniment for your graduation ceremonies. Music can characterise your event, be it for the arrival of the audience, as a frame for the official part with individual works or as background music for the subsequent aperitif.

Classical ensembles create a festive atmosphere, surprising instrumental duos bring variety and relaxation, tango, klezmer or Irish folk will have your audience bobbing along and jazz duos will ensure that students, relatives and lecturers will want to stay for a while and enjoy the celebration together.

Your wedding is the day when everything should be perfect. Music plays a key role in creating an unforgettable atmosphere. We offer you the opportunity to crown this unique moment with customised musical accompaniment. Our musicians adapt flexibly to the different moments of the day – from the reception to the wedding ceremony to the party in the evening.

A solo violinist as a surprise for the photo shoot, a string quartet for the church service or ceremony, a party band or DJ to accompany the wedding party with rousing dance music until late into the night: The possibilities are endless – with KULT you will find the right music.

And perhaps you are looking for music before or after your wedding? Engagements, stag/bachelorette parties or wedding anniversaries are also occasions for which we are happy to provide music.

In difficult moments, music is a particularly meaningful companion that helps to express emotions and provide comfort. Music can highlight favourite works or styles of the deceased person. It thus creates space for remembrance where words are no longer able to express everything.

We at KULT are happy to support you when it comes to finding a musical accompaniment for the funeral or memorial service that you are organising at very short notice. Our large pool of students also allows us to fulfill specific requests. Last but not least, we endeavour to reduce your effort to a minimum so that you can concentrate fully on other aspects.

KULT has also been working with local funeral directors for many years, who refer us directly to their clients.