Petra Sittig
This channel is dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for the creative individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of arts and culture. I believe in giving artists a powerful platform to express themselves, share their stories, and showcase their unique perspectives. Through this project, I aim to amplify their voices and highlight the importance of the arts in our society. The arts have played a crucial role in the evolution of humanity, and it's essential to recognize both the artists who have paved the way and those who are creating today. I hope to inspire and educate younger generations about the significance of the arts, especially as they've been increasingly marginalized in our educational systems. Join me in celebrating all forms of art and fostering a deeper understanding of their value in our lives and communities. Let's ensure that arts and culture continue to thrive and remain relevant for future generations.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 321
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Mia Zabelka: Music is about the excitement, to be curious, to explore and to have fun.
"Mia Zabelka is a noise artist, composer, experimental violinist and vocalist from Vienna. She studied the violin with Alexander Arnekov at the Vienna Conservatory and composition and electroacoustic…
00:36:08 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Evelyne Werzowa - Actress, Writer, Producer - Let the story unfold and then you will find your story
"Evelyne Tollman Werzowa is originally from South Africa. She is an actress, writer, and producer. Evelyn has written and produced three plays and received an LA Weekly pick of the week. Evelyne comp…
00:36:44 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Fanie de Jager -The South African Tenor's ability to connect with audiences across musical genres
Fanie de Jager's involvement in various productions and performances highlights his dedication to his craft and his versatility as a singer in both classical and lighter genres. At the age of 20, he …
00:49:08 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Lucho Pellegrini - Playing the washboard and discovering the different sounds that can be created.
"In 2015 Lucho Pellegirini was having a hard time getting a washboard for a gig. With just a broken washboard frame on hand, Lucho turned to his cousin Rodri, an engineer, who helped him hack toget…
00:43:01 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Dollie Henry MBE -I found myself by exploring my creativity and my artistry through the art of dance
"Dollie Henry MBE has led a respected career of 45 years as a performer, choreographer, creative theatre director and educator and is recognised as one of the most formidable exponents of Artistic Ja…
01:19:43 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
Landon Harvey -Ventriloquist: I see my routine as a comedic play with underlying tones of humanity.
"Landon’s passion for performing and love of making audiences laugh originated in his grandparents' dining room, as he put on holiday skits for relatives. Aside from performing, Landon spends his tim…
00:43:36 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Vuvu Mpofu - Soprano: La Traviata always reminds me of the moment when I fell in love with Opera
"The young South African soprano Vuvu Mpofu is already entering the international spotlight with her shimmering vocal quality and technique, boundless musicality, and authentic stage presence. In 201…
00:42:00 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Aled Phillips - John's Boys Choir - Britain's got Talent gave us the platform for people to hear us.
Aled, Condutor and director of the awardwining "John's Boys Choir", is regarded as one of Britain’s most successful and ambitious choral conductors. "He has gained international and national acclaim …
00:56:53 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Esther Sévérac: Improvising with other musicians taught me a lot and opened my mind to possibilities
Esther Sévérac was born in Geneva Switzerland and studied classical harp at the Hochschule für Musik Basel with renowned harpist Prof. Sarah O'Brien. Fascinated by the possibilities of improvisation …
00:49:58 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Christoph Mooser - When you play music together as a band, it changes character and become new.
Christoph Mooser is the lead singer and songwriter of the bands "Reverend Stomp" and "Kong Fusion" based in Vienna. Christoph is talking about what inspires his music and songwriting and the creativ…
00:38:40 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Ann Vanhie - The importance of the arts for personal and professional development.
Ann Vanhie is a Learning & Development Facilitator in Vlerick Business School (Belgium). She is working in the team “Customized Programmes”, where they develop Learning Journeys for Companies.
It’s a…
00:40:07 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
Jon Mortimer: I saw the piano player in the middle of the band and I knew that's what I wanted to do
Jon Mortimer graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire having studied composition, conducting and piano with the renowned concert pianist Frank Wibaut. He was always drawn to the diversity of music…
00:49:04 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Eva Oskarsdottir - Acting is tough because you're putting your soul into your work.
Eva Oskarsdottir, the Islandic Actress, director and producer, based in Vienna. She trained at Ivana Chubbuck’s Studio in LA and also had Meisner Technique, Grotowski, Le Theatre Laboratorium and Com…
01:02:42 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Themba Robin - Comedian, actor - Comedy is a way to share the truth by framing it in a different way
Themba Robin, an enthusiastic , young and talented South African who’s determined to bring his unique brand of comedy and wit to the entertainment industry.
Originally from the coastal city of Port E…
00:32:01 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Michelle Veenemans and Miro Chakaryan - The voice follows the violin instinctively.
South African based dramatic coloratura soprano, Michelle Veenemans, hailed as “The Nightingale of South Africa” by the South African media, regularly appears in numerous recitals, oratorio concerts,…
00:46:27 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Marion Schramm - I'm wondering through the world capturing what is interesting to me.
Marion Schramm is a production designer and art director who has worked on numerous films, most prominently Verdingbub, Marcello Marcello , Akte Grüninger and Youth. After studying cinema and econom…
00:29:00 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Laurence B. Graham - Airline Pilot - Leadership development in aviation is vital.
Laurence B.Graham, Leadership development specialist and consultant is a former senior check Check Captain of the Airbus A350 / A340 / A330 Fleet in South Africa. With 25,000 flying hours Laurence h…
01:02:42 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Martin Kluge - Actor, Photographer: Sometimes the best recipe is to divert to doing different things
"For more than 15 years Martin Kluge was a regular face on German television as a lead in 3 different television series. His first series, Stefanie, won the Golden Camera Award, and the last one he s…
00:52:32 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Hannalie Taute - It's an inspiration finding someting and thinking "What can I do with this?"
Hannalie Taute, an artist from South Africa, was a finalist in the ABSA l’Atelier exhibition and a nominee for the Fiesta awards in 2012, 2015 and 2017. She received the Kanna Award for best visual a…
00:20:02 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
Magi Avila: I keep remembering the beautiful people who helped me throughout my life.
Magi Avila made her directorial debut with the multi-award winning, humorous, educational, and inspiring documentary "Altitude Not Attitude". It obtained north American distribution by Gravitas Ventu…
01:05:30 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
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