The very best conditions
Numerous showcases on three stages are quite a lot. For the artists presenting themselves, each performance is important and can be decisive for their further artistic path. Therefore, it is of great importance that the respective performances are well and professionally accompanied. This responsible work requires a little more than "just" a smart mouth and the ability to read the artist's name off a piece of paper! The colleagues of the performing artists are happy to take on this task, because each of them brings good prerequisites for the moderation at the Kulturbörse and has experience in this function.
The presenters of the IKF 2025
Mo, 20. JAN '25, Hall 4
represented by:
Agentur Fülle | Stand2.5.16
German brand product.
Humor services since birth on a carnival Sunday.
Made in Bad Ems, grew up in Bonn on the Rhine, graduated in sociology in Bielefeld, learned improvisational theater from Bill Mockridge, developed in the Kom(m)ödchen in Düsseldorf, made quick money in advertising, played sketches on the Dirk Bach Show, discovered by Mike Krüger for Rudi Carell and 7 Days 7 Heads, made it as a brunette on Blond am Freitag, Anka Zink has been doing cabaret shows for years. Completely mature, she is currently presenting her specialty in “K.O. Komplimente”: comedy with relevance.
As a presenter, she does her job with cheerful seriousness and puts the good cause at the center, in accordance with her motto: Zink, think positive.
Mo, 20. JAN '25, Hall 3
represented by:
Die Agentinnen – Jahnke & Baumann GbR | Stand 2.7.28
Jens Heinrich Claassen’s career began in 1996 when he hosted his school graduation ball aged 19. After which his first (and only) girlfriend left him. From then on things fortunately went upwards. At least professionally.
This likeable native of Munster now regularly hosts NightWash on German TV, and in his show “Frischfleischcomedy” in Düsseldorf he showcases exciting newcomers to the comedy scene. He also tours Germany with his solo cabaret show “Liebe rostet nichts”. Sometimes he even travels round the world when he’s working as a guest artist on cruise ships.
The 45-year-old permanent single tells stories, sings, plays piano and, very occasionally, he dances too. With this, now his second hosting gig at the IKF, he’s living his dream. And maybe he’ll even find a wife as well. Do feel free to chat him up.
Mo, 20. JAN '25, K 6-9 Music Stage
represented by:
Ansgar Hufnagel | Stand 1.2.14D
Moderation I Workshops I Poetry Slam I Kabarett
Host Ansgar Hufnagel moves across a wide range of stages with ease and confidence, making them feel like home. Charismatic, approachable, and clear.
With over 700 performances in a wide variety of settings, Ansgar Hufnagel has made a name for himself in Südbaden and beyond.
His moderation is characterized by humorous audience interaction and skillful mood-building to entertain the audience and make way for the next performer.
Depending on the request, he can add fitting small texts or anecdotes of his own or present customized commissioned texts.
Whether it’s a panel discussion, conference, cultural event, or quiz show, with Ansgar Hufnagel, you have the right moderator for your event.
Mo, 20. JAN 25', Central Foyer
represented by:
Kontor für Kunst und Kultur | Stand 2.6.02
This Maag will be guiding you during two days as host through this year’s Street Theatre programme with Alpine lunacy and EU-certified Swiss humour.
He will also be hosting the awards ceremony for the FREIBURGER LEITER and has redone the introductions for the audience with one-and-a-half metres distance, tailor-made, individually fresh and absolutely new, since the programme won’t be taking place in the open air after all.
This Maag performs solo at and hosts festivals and stages in Germany and internationally and has won many prizes for all this. For instance, he hosted the anniversary gala at the Moers ComedyArts Festival in 2016, at which he was also awarded the promotional prize for especially innovative appearances.
A host who sets the boundaries even though he manages to completely ignore them himself!
Di, 21. JAN '25 Hall 3
Represented by:
Agentur Fülle | Stand 2.5.16
Jess Jochimsen is one of the most renowned German-speaking cabaret artists and authors for over 30 years. His mixture of clever political satire, deadly beautiful songs and screamingly funny slides have taken him to all the well-known stages in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and regularly to TV shows such as „Die Anstalt“, „Mitternachtsspitzen“ and „Schlachthof“. He hostes the radio program „Nacht der Poet:innen“ for SWR since 2006. His work has been awarded the „Prix Pantheon“, the „Deutschen Kabarettpreis“ and the „Kleinkunstpreis Baden-Württemberg“, among others.
From October 2025, Jess Jochimsen will be touring with his new solo program:
VON ALLEN GUTEN GEISTERN.
Tu, 21. JAN '25, K 6-9 Music Stage
Johannes Rühl is an ethnomusicologist and curator of music programs. After holding leading positions in the municipality of Rottweil and Freiburg i.Brsg., he was director of the Accademia Teatro Dimitri before working at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, while he was also responsible for the program of the international music festival Alpentöne in Altdorf. Johannes Rühl has also supervised projects and music programs for numerous cultural institutions and festivals in Switzerland. He has been part of the team of presenters at the Rudolstadt Festival for many years. He is the president of the jury for the Swiss Music Prize of the Federal Office of Culture since 2024. Johannes Rühl has lived in Loco in the Onsernone Valley in Ticino for over 15 years, where he has built up and runs the artist residence casadirosa.ch in addition to his many other activities.
Tu, 21. JAN '25 Hall 4
represented by:
New Line Entertainment | Both 2.2.16E
Luke Dimon is lying! That's the truth! He's cheating! Honestly!
The ‘German Champion of Magic’, ‘Magician of the Year’ and ‘Grand Prix Winner of Magic’ has it all and enchants with his versatility. Top-class magic meets comedy, word acrobatics merge with first-class improvisation, singing, ventriloquism and poetry. Experience varied shows, packed with humour, spontaneity and first-class craftsmanship.
Luke Dimont also holds the reins of every event as a presenter. He gallantly guides the audience through the evening. His moderations combine important information with pointed texts and surprise with first-class show interludes. Luke Dimon is always guaranteed to create a rousing atmosphere at your
event!
Tu, 21. JAN '25 Zentral Foyer
We, 22. JAN '25 Hall 4
represented by:
Zweigold GmbH | Stand 2.2.04
Kathi Wolf travels throughout Germany as a cabaret artist, actress and presenter. After drama school, her path led via theater engagements to film, including the leading role in the multi-award-winning feature film “Landrauschen”. Most recently, she appeared in the Grimme Award-nominated series “2 Minuten” and “24/7” (ARD). As a presenter, she regularly hosts galas and events and also presents the open stage at ROXY Ulm and the “Weißenhorner Wölfchen” cabaret prize, which she organizes in her home town. She is currently touring the German-speaking world with her current cabaret program KLAPSENBESTE. Kathi is part of the ensemble of the satirical program “Asül für alle” by and with Django Asül (BR) and has appeared on shows such as Alfons und Gäste, Vereinsheim Schwabing and Olafs Klub.
We, 22. JAN '25 K6-9 Music Stage
Kulturtransformer | Both 2.9.03L
Martin Quilitz is a presenter, cabaret artist, director and producer with more than 3000 stage appearances and more than 100 TV shows to his name. He creates shows with cultural content, goes on tour with variety shows and is a regular host in comedy clubs and for political panels, business conferences and corporate events.
As a writer he has been involved in the Harald Schmidt Show and other TV and radio shows. As well as various GOP shows, he also hosts the annual newcomer show at the Krystallpalast in Leipzig, showcases at Berlin's Wintergarten theatre, award ceremonies, etc. What is common to all of his professional activities is a love for improvisation and satirical cabaret together with in-depth journalistic preparation of the content.
We, 22. JAN '25, Hall 3
KAI BOSCH - comedian, speaker, inclusion ambassador
bookable via: HERBERT Management
Kai studied communication science at the University of Hohenheim. He lives out his love of language as an author and on stage. He has been taking part in poetry slams since 2014 and performs in front of audiences as a presenter, speaker and comedian. Whether as part of inclusive events, comedy formats, duo & solo shows, Kai Bosch enriches congresses, theater programs and media formats. In 2022, he became Baden-Württemberg state champion in poetry slam. In 2023, Kai Bosch received the Baden-Württemberg Cabaret Award (sponsorship award).
We, 22. JAN '23 Central Foyer
Represented by:
JFK - Joachim Fischer Konzertbüro | Booth 2.5.18
Julia Gámez Martín is an entertainer through and through.
When flamenco dancing and choral singing were no longer enough to satisfy her thirst for the stage at a young age, she jumped head over heels into the world of musicals.
After studying at the Berlin University of the Arts, she appeared as ‚Sally Bowles‘ at the Semperoper in Dresden, as ‚Magenta‘ at the Theater Ulm and as ‚Lucy‘ at the Landestheater in Innsbruck.
Since 2011 she has mainly been on tour with her colleague Ariane Müller also known as the music-comedy duo SUCHTPOTENZIAL, making people laugh, winning various comedy awards and making right-wing conservative old men furious.
Besides this, she works as a studio singer and dubbing artist, and if she still has time, she will host your event with great enthusiasm and a lot of passion for Details.