Berlin and its Spree. Yes, it’s often said to be dirty, harboring an inexhaustible supply of bottles, rusty bicycles and shopping carts in its depths. But nowadays, it’s also a place for recreation and excursions — whether for dog owners, children feeding swans along the banks, or those on a first date. In the past, the river was the city’s lifeblood. Goods, heating and building materials were supplied via the Spree. It was a vital connection to and from the outside world. What remains unchanged is that the Spree still flows through the city, and this is precisely the starting point for the “Feed the River” project. Sound designer, musician and producer Nicolas Teubal, together with musician and filmmaker Segundo Bercetche and music label Danzee, have brought “Feed the River” to life. After its premiere in Hamburg in 2023, this heartfelt project will now be presented in Berlin. Situated in the center between the Rotes Rathaus, the Bärenzwinger and the Jannowitzbrücke, Berlin’s 700-year-old historic harbor is practically the city’s birthplace.
Hošek Contemporary, an art gallery and venue for performances and music, is located among old ships and cutters, and will serve as the main venue for “Feed the River.” But it won’t stand alone. The musical productions and performances will take place all along the banks of the historic harbor. The performances will overlap, promising unique soundscapes. The program focuses on the river, and as writer Fernando Soto Aparicio says, “Todos los ríos son el mismo mar” (All rivers are the same sea). The artists will explore themes such as climate change, migration, the relationship between humans and nature, culture and the cosmos. The event is free of charge and takes place on 01.09.2024, from 17-21h. The extensive lineup of international artists includes QOA, Camila Nebbia, Nicolas Teubal, Diane Barbe, Don Jegosah, Ariel Schichter, Megan Jowett, Comunidad Sikuris Berlin, and Fluid Ecotonalism. Come to listen, discover and engage with the constant flow of the Spree and the pulse of the city.
Text: Laura Iriondo / Credit: Feed the River
Hošek Contemporary, Fischerinsel Park am Historischen Hafen, 10179 Berlin–Mitte; map
01.09.2024 (entry is free)
@feed.the.river
