Theater in public spaces Jury

After finishing her studies in Mainz, Nike Poulakos joined Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz, an initiative launched in the 1990s that funds and supports cultural projects between May and October with a focus on rural locations. She is responsible for the theatre department, specialising in theatre in public spaces as well as puppet and object theatre. She heads up the NO STRINGS ATTACHED puppet theatre festival and is on the team of curators for the ALLES MUSS RAUS! inclusive street theatre festival. Kultursommer is a member of the German Association for Theatre in Public Spaces and has been funding and organising street theatre performances on a regular basis since 1998.

Kerstin Meisner is the founder of memo-media Verlag publishing house, the publisher of showcases magazine and the co-initiator of the GoForArtists talent booking platform. She has been bringing people in the events industry together for over 25 years – with dedication, a sense of humour and a strong vision. Based on her close connection to artists in the culture and events industry, she develops creative solutions that balance the digital world and the human touch. She lives with her family in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. She is on a mission to strengthen the industry, make creatives visible and use clever tools to ease the planning process for event organisers and artists alike.

I have been working as a juggler and street performer since 1998, with almost 30 years of international experience. My art has taken me to the stages of renowned variety shows and into the vibrant, impromptu world of street art – from Europe to the rest of the world. I am familiar with the scene from my own experience as an artist and cultural creator. I value the direct contact with the audience and the transformation of public spaces into stages. I currently live in Freiburg, where I organise the Easy Street Festival as part of a team — a project that brings together my passion for street art, diversity and encounters in public spaces.