CTM 2024 – Sustain

Sustain – a weird and fascinating word that touches opposite polarities of the contemporary experience as it speaks of the empathy and determination through which we survive, as well as of our anxieties, losses, and pains. In the word »sustain« we sense both what we are going through while hearing what needs to be done. It is as much a description as it is an imperative as it is a vocation towards more interdependent ways of life. With its 2024 edition CTM Festival asks what if »sustain« were a sound? What would it be like? Music is not only a refuge, but also a constant reminder of our desire to get closer to the brighter end of the spectrum. Looking at musical life and music ecosystems under the perspective of »sustain«, what ideals, ethics, and practices can we identify and discuss to make music a means to work towards something more sane, just, and sustainable?

Friday 26. January – Sunday 4. Febuary
Betonhalle