Barner16

What Barner16 does

barner 16 is an inclusive professional cultural production network operating as a Betriebsstätte (operating location) of alsterarbeit gGmbH, a non-profit under the Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf in Hamburg, Germany. The network comprises over 100 artists with and without disabilities producing work across multiple disciplines: music (Station 17, Amalgam, Habitat, The Living Music Box, Sounddrops, BumBumDisko, Dain Fahrdienst, Camera Obscura, Glimma, Stille Vann, Wortwahl, among others), theater (Die Schlumper, Meine Damen und Herren collaborative projects), film/video (17motion division producing music videos, documentaries, short films, animated content, and internet series), and visual/handcraft arts (screen printing via sieben, braille workshop, and the 'kleines b' pop-up retail store).

The business model blends event-driven revenue (live performance fees at festivals including Wacken Open Air, ticketed cultural events, and venue bookings), content distribution via streaming platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Twitch), physical product sales through the 'kleines b' pop-up stores at Alsterdorfer Markt and HafenCity (candles, ceramics, screen prints, paper goods, music), and service revenue from commercial activities run by 17digital (digitization), 17motion (commercial video production), and sieben (screen printing). The organization distributes a monthly radio show via TIDE.radio Hamburg with simultaneous broadcast on 10+ regional German radio stations, plus weekly Twitch and YouTube content programming. Its GTM is event-driven and partnership-led rather than direct-sales, with the parent non-profit structure providing institutional backing and operational funding alongside self-generated revenue.

The core customer base spans three segments: artists with disabilities seeking professional creative careers, the general public and cultural audiences engaging with inclusive programming, and event organizers/venues booking inclusive acts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; bookings, retail, and service fees are quoted individually. Operations are anchored in Hamburg with national Germany reach through touring performances and radio syndication. The organization is part of the Diakonisches Werk (Diaconic Work) network and operates under DSG-EKD data protection requirements.

Name

Barner16

Legal name

barner 16 (Betriebsstätte der alsterarbeit gGmbH)

Website

https://barner16.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

barner 16 operates an inclusive professional cultural production network in Hamburg, Germany, of over 100 artists with and without disabilities producing music, theater, film, radio, and handcraft services under non-profit parent alsterarbeit gGmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Cultural Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Remote Recording & Online Session Services (MPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Inclusive cultural production
• Professional music bands
• Live performance booking
• Video production services
• Artisanal retail products

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Live Performance Revenue: Bands perform at festivals, venues, and events across Germany. Revenue generated through performance fees and ticket sales.
2. Streaming and Music Sales: Music releases on streaming platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube) and physical CD sales from the 'kleines b' pop-up store.
3. Artisanal Product Sales: The 'kleines b' pop-up store sells handcrafted products including candles, screen prints, woodwork, garden items, ceramics, decorations, paper products, and music from various alsterarbeit workshop locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barner16 is an inclusive network of professional cultural productions featuring over 100 artists with and without disabilities. It produces and sells live music performances by multiple bands (Station 17, Amalgam, The Living Music Box, Habitat, Dain Fahrdienst, Sounddrops, and others), theater and film productions (17motion video division, Die Schlumper theater collective), and complementary services including digitization (17digital), screen printing (sieben), and a Braille workshop. Distribution occurs via band bookings at festivals and venues, streaming platforms, a monthly radio show, Twitch/YouTube streams, and the 'kleines b' pop-up store selling handcrafted products.

Product overview

Barner16 is an inclusive network of professional cultural productions comprising over 100 artists with and without disabilities. The organization operates as a multi-faceted cultural enterprise featuring music bands (Station 17, Amalgam, The Living Music Box, Habitat, Dain Fahrdienst, Sounddrops, BumBumDisko, Wortwahl, and others), a theater ensemble, and film production division (17motion). Services include digitization (17digital), screen printing (seven), and a Braille workshop. Content is distributed through regular radio shows on TIDE.radio, Twitch/YouTube streams, and annual events including the Alles Fit Festival and Nacht der barner 16. The network functions as a facility of alsterarbeit gGmbH in Hamburg, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 17motion: Video production division of barner 16 producing short films, music videos, documentaries, animated films, and internet series including 'barner 16 erklärt die Welt' and 'barner 16 Magazin'
• barner 16 Radio Show
• barner 16 Stream
• Labor für künstlerische Experimente
• Alles Fit Festival
• Alles für Alle Festival
• sieben (Siebdruck)
• 17digital

Products and services

• Station 17
• Amalgam
• The Living Music Box
• Habitat
• BumBumDisko
• Sounddrops
• 17motion (Video Production)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 artists with and without disabilities engaged in professional cultural production.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• RockCity Hamburg / TIDE.radiocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 September 2020Monthly radio show partnership where Barner16 produces and hosts a dedicated radio program on TIDE.radio Hamburg (UKW, Kabel, Internet, DAB+). The show runs on the second Friday of each month at 6 PM with replays.
• alsterarbeit gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarner16 is a Betriebsstätte (operating location) of alsterarbeit gGmbH, part of the Evangelische Stiftung Alsterdorf (Elisabeth-Flügge-Straße 10, 22337 Hamburg). alsterarbeit provides the organizational framework and support for Barner16's inclusive artistic programs.
• Regional Radio Stations NetworkmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio show broadcast simultaneously on 10+ regional German radio stations including Radio OKJ Jena, Hamburger Lokalradio, Radio Unerhört Marburg, Lübeck FM, Radio Luna, Radio Weser.TV, Freies Radio Neumünster, Kiel FM, Westküste FM, and ALEX Berlin.
• sport und inklusion HamburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual 'Alles Fit' festival promoting inclusive sports and culture, bringing together organizations from Hamburg's inclusive community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Candoco Dance Company: Internationally touring inclusive dance company featuring disabled and non-disabled dancers. Comparable to Barner16's live performance programming and festival presence as a professional inclusive arts brand.
• StopGap Dance Company: UK inclusive dance company creating professional work with disabled and non-disabled dancers. Comparable to Barner16's mission of delivering high-quality inclusive performance to mainstream festival and venue audiences.
• Die Schlumper: Bremen-based inclusive arts collective of artists with and without disabilities, with which Barner16 already cooperates. Directly comparable German inclusive arts organization producing professional theater and visual art.
• Graeae Theatre Company: UK-based professional theater company led by and producing work with disabled artists. Highly comparable to Barner16's theater collective Die Schlumper and Meine Damen und Herren cooperation, both operating inclusive professional productions.
• Theater HORA: Swiss professional theater company whose ensemble consists of performers with and without disabilities, producing mainstream-facing work. Closely mirrors Barner16's model of professional inclusive cultural production with national reputation.
• Meine Damen und Herren: Hamburg-based inclusive theater collective already cooperating with Barner16 on productions and music videos. Closely comparable as a German inclusive performing arts counterpart operating in the same city.
• Mind the Gap: One of the UK's leading inclusive performing arts companies, producing professional theater and live performance with learning-disabled and non-disabled artists. Directly comparable to Barner16's multi-discipline professional inclusive production model.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Deutschland: Largest German welfare organization operating disability workshops, day services, and social enterprises nationwide. Comparable as the parallel Catholic social-services ecosystem that also runs inclusive workshop and cultural programs.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Federal umbrella association of Protestant social welfare services in Germany of which alsterarbeit gGmbH (Barner16's parent) is a member. Broad incumbent providing the institutional framework and funding environment in which Barner16 operates.

Regional players

• Rinkeby Dans: Swedish inclusive dance and performance company working with artists from migrant and diverse backgrounds. Comparable to Barner16's inclusive professional performance model, though operating in a different Nordic national market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBXGaZZI2KtQD7zO8L4yoCw
• Facebookfacebook.com/barner16
• Instagraminstagram.com/barner_16
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barner16

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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