Feierwerk e.V.

What Feierwerk e.V. does

Feierwerk e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered in Munich, Germany, founded in 1983 with approximately 35 employees. It operates an integrated cultural infrastructure comprising five concert and event venues (Kranhalle, Hansa 39, Orangehouse, Sunny Red, Theatron open-air), eight children, youth, and family facilities across Munich districts (Dschungelpalast, Südpolstation, Trafixx, Tatz, Funkstation, Boom, Interim Jugendtreff, Nachbarschaftstreff), the community radio station Radio Feierwerk, the Fachstelle Pop advisory service for the Munich pop music scene, the FIRM information center on right-wing extremism, the Farbenladen exhibition space, and since May 2026 the AMP Proberäume rehearsal studios. Primary audiences are children (6-14), teenagers and young adults (14-21), families, and emerging musicians/visual artists in Munich.

The organization is financed principally through public subsidies from the Sozialreferat, Kulturreferat, Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien, the federal ministry for family and youth, and multiple Bezirksausschüsse, supplemented by self-generated revenue from concert ticketing (via München Ticket), event/workshop fees, venue and facility rentals, catering (Gastronomie & Catering), and donations/membership through the supporting Förderverein. Programming is delivered via physical venue operations, FM and online radio broadcast, podcast distribution on Spotify/Podigee, YouTube channels, and segmented social media presences (Facebook, Instagram). Pricing is freemium for most youth drop-in programming, with pay-as-you-go fees for specialized workshops (e.g., 15 EUR per participant for Boom's Cyanotypie Workshop) and variable concert ticket pricing. Its distribution relies on direct physical presence, third-party ticketing, and digital channels; it holds no patents and has no disclosed AI/ML capability beyond standard third-party analytics tools.

Name

Feierwerk e.V.

Legal name

Feierwerk e.V.

Website

https://feierwerk.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feierwerk e.V. is a Munich-based non-profit cultural association operating concert venues, youth/family facilities, community radio, and pop-music support services, publicly funded and serving children, teenagers, families, and emerging musicians across multiple Munich districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth and Community Cultural Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL), Touring & Production Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAIAFAF), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Youth cultural programs
• Community radio broadcasting
• Live music venues
• Music rehearsal spaces
• Family activity centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Subsidies: As a non-profit cultural association (e.V.), Feierwerk receives primary funding from public sources including the Sozialreferat, Kulturreferat, Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien, Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend, and various district councils (Bezirksausschüsse). This forms the core financial foundation.
2. Event Revenue: Income from concerts, parties, workshops, and cultural events held at their venues (Sunny Red, Orangehouse, Kranhalle, Hansa 39, Theatron). Revenue from ticket sales, door fees, and event-related activities.
3. Venue and Facility Rental: Rental income from letting out venues and spaces including the Farbenladen exhibition space, workshop rooms, rehearsal studios, and event spaces at Hansastraße locations and satellite facilities.
4. Donations and Membership: Support through the Feierwerk Förderer e.V. association, individual donations (via PayPal and bank transfer through Bank für Sozialwirtschaft), and membership contributions from supporters of young culture in Munich.
5. Catering Services: On-site catering services for events and venue rentals, managed through Andreas Erhart (Gastronomie & Catering).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Feierwerk e.V. operates a multi-venue cultural platform in Munich offering live concert programming, youth and family recreational facilities, community radio broadcasting (Radio Feierwerk), music rehearsal spaces (AMP Proberäume), and pop-music advisory services (Fachstelle Pop) for young people, families, and emerging musicians. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, venue rentals, catering, and supplemented by municipal, federal, and district council grants plus private donations.

Product overview

Feierwerk e.V. is a non-profit association for young art, music, and culture in Munich, operating a multi-venue, multi-program portfolio centered around its main Hansastraße 39-41 complex. The organization offers a unified platform of cultural services comprising: (1) Konzert- & Kulturprogramm with multiple live music venues (Kranhalle, Hansa 39, Orangehouse, Sunny Red) and event programming including Theatron festival and Feierwerk Sessions; (2) seven Kinder-, Jugend- & Familieneinrichtungen (Dschungelpalast, Südpolstation, Trafixx, Tatz, Funkstation, Boom, Interim Jugendtreff) providing youth services, creative workshops, media education, and family programs; (3) Fachstelle Pop offering rehearsal spaces (AMP Proberäume), advice, and support for Munich's pop music scene; (4) Radio Feierwerk community radio with children's programming (Kurzwelle, Südpolshow) and scene broadcasts; (5) Farbenladen exhibition space for visual arts; and (6) Vermietung & Catering for event venue rentals. The organization also maintains a blog, podcast offerings via Spotify and Podigee, and supports the Feierwerk FIRM information center on right-wing extremism. All facilities and programs are supported through grants, donations, and membership contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dschungelpalast: Multi-pitch children's, youth and family center with cultural festival programming
• Südpolstation
• Trafixx
• Tatz
• Funkstation
• Boom
• Interim Jugendtreff Sendling-Westpark
• Nachbarschaftstreff
• Radio Feierwerk
• Fachstelle Pop
• FIRM
• AMP Proberäume
• Theatron
• Feierwerk Sessions
• BoomBox
• Prix Jeunesse Kinderjury

Products and services

• Konzert- & Kulturprogramm (Concert & Culture Program) Core live-music and cultural-event programming division hosting concerts and exhibitions in genres from Pop and Indie to Krautrock and Postpunk across Feierwerk venues.
• Dschungelpalast Children, youth and family cultural facility offering creative workshops, dance and movement programs, family workshops, cultural festivals, birthday party packages, and holiday care services.
• Südpolstation Children's and youth recreation center in Neuperlach Süd featuring a children's creative workshop, youth meeting point (90° Süd), radio editorial team (Südpolshow), children's and family cinema, and school class programs.
• Trafixx Youth and children's facility in Obersendling offering open meeting spaces with workshops, media laboratory, music creation opportunities, and birthday celebrations in radio studios.
• Tatz Children's and youth facility offering programs for school-age children and teenagers including workshops, special events, and holiday programs.
• Funkstation House for children, youth, and families located in Domagkpark featuring children's realm, youth meeting point, family center, and media offerings. Fully accessible with elevator, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and easy-to-read information.
• Boom Mobile preliminary project in Freiham offering youth programs including the BoomBox facility, concerts, workshops, podcast production, and outdoor activities.
• Interim Jugendtreff Sendling-Westpark Interim youth meeting point for teenagers and young adults aged 14-21 in Sendling-Westpark, featuring open operations hours, Stimmenwerk podcast lab, and youth-driven programming.
• Fachstelle Pop Pop culture service center providing advice, expert networks, workshops, events, rehearsal spaces, pop discourse programs, music funding information, and support for Munich's pop music scene.
• AMP Proberäume (AMP Rehearsal Spaces) Professional Plug & Play rehearsal spaces for musicians at Adi-Maislinger-Straße 18, addressing the decades-long shortage of affordable rehearsal spaces in Munich.
• Radio Feierwerk Community radio station featuring children's programs (Kurzwelle, Südpolshow), scene programming, workshops, and the Prix Jeunesse Children's Jury initiative, with content available via Spotify and podcast platforms.
• Nachbarschaftstreff Neighborhood meeting point offering regular programs, special events, children's birthday celebrations, and room rentals for community activities.
• Vermietung & Catering (Venue Rental and Catering) Room rental and catering services for events at multiple Feierwerk venues including the Hansastraße complex, Funkstation, Südpolstation, and Trafixx locations.
• Theatron Summer open-air concert series and festival at Theatron Musikpark featuring diverse lineups of national and international artists across multiple genres.
• Feierwerk Sessions Live music session series featuring performances by emerging and established artists in intimate venue settings.
• Venue Locations (Kranhalle, Hansa 39, Orangehouse, Sunny Red, Siebdruckwerkstatt, Skateplatzl) Multiple event venues at the Hansastraße complex: Kranhalle (industrial event hall), Hansa 39 (club venue), Orangehouse, Sunny Red (basement club for punk/hardcore/electro), Siebdruckwerkstatt (screen printing workshop), and Skateplatzl (skate park).
• Farbenladen Art exhibition space at Hansastraße featuring rotating exhibitions by emerging and established artists.
• FIRM (Fachinformationsstelle Rechtsextremismus München) Specialist information center on right-wing extremism in Munich, offering publications, research, analyses, and expert resources on topics including antifeminism, extremist parties, and new right movements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Theatron summer festival hosts over 100 events annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Stiftung Prix JeunessecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting children's media education, partnered with Feierwerk for the Prix Jeunesse Kinderjury program at Südpolstation.
• Süddeutsche ZeitungflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor German newspaper co-organizing the Sound of Munich Now showcase festival with Feierwerk.
• Verband für Popkultur in Bayern e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian pop culture association providing networking and advocacy for Munich's music scene through Fachstelle Pop.
• Verband der Münchner Kulturveranstalter e.V. (VDMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Munich cultural event organizers representing shared interests and providing professional network.
• Münchner TrichterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunich cultural magazine and event platform, part of the broader cultural network.
• Europäische Metropolregion MünchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Metropolitan Region Munich association supporting cross-regional cultural initiatives.
• BR pulsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBavarian public broadcasting youth channel, partner for media coverage and promotion.
• München TicketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticket distribution platform for Feierwerk concerts and events.
• Musikhaus Hieber LindbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunich music retailer supporting Munich's music scene and Feierwerk programming.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Spiellandschaft StadtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlay landscape working group supporting children's play and recreation initiatives.
• Initiativgruppe e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunich-based initiative organization supporting community and social projects.
• Bündnis München SozialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunich social alliance coalition working on social issues in the city.
• Kindaling MünchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunich family events platform promoting family-oriented activities.
• Himbeer MünchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunich family lifestyle platform (muenchenmitkind.de) promoting children's activities.
• egoFMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunich alternative radio station, partner for music scene coverage and promotion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kaserne Basel: Basel-based cultural venue combining concert programming, rehearsal spaces, youth programming, and community arts initiatives. Directly comparable to Feierwerk's integrated venue + youth + music-scene-support model.
• FZW Dortmund: Dortmund youth center and concert venue combining youth programming with live music events. Comparable to Feierwerk's integration of Jugendtreff operations with concert venue operations under one association.
• Stadtjugendring München: Munich umbrella organization for youth associations and youth facilities. Directly comparable to Feierwerk's youth and family programming arm (Dschungelpalast, Südpolstation, Trafixx, Tatz, Funkstation, Boom).
• Muffatwerk: Munich-based cultural center operating concert halls (Muffathalle) and event programming with a mix of cultural, community, and music programming. Directly comparable to Feierwerk's multi-venue cultural operator model in the same city.
• Backstage München: Munich concert venue complex hosting live music across multiple stages. Directly comparable to Feierwerk's Hansastraße venue cluster (Kranhalle, Hansa 39, Orangehouse, Sunny Red) as a multi-room concert operator serving the same local market.
• Bellevue di Monaco: Munich-based cultural center combining event venue operations, community programs, and social mission. Directly comparable to Feierwerk as a Munich non-profit venue operator with cultural and community objectives.
• Pumpe Lübeck: Lübeck cultural center combining concert venue, youth programming, and community events. Comparable non-profit multi-vertical cultural operator model with a similar youth + live music focus.

Broad incumbents

• Haus der Kulturen der Welt: Berlin-based major cultural institution presenting performing arts, exhibitions, and public programming with public funding support. Comparable as a publicly funded multi-disciplinary cultural operator, though at a significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Rote Fabrik Zürich: Zürich alternative cultural center combining concert venue operations, youth programming, and community arts. Comparable integrated model to Feierwerk, though operating in the Swiss German-speaking market.
• Lokremise St.Gallen: Swiss cultural venue offering multi-disciplinary programming including concerts, theater, and community events. Comparable model as a converted-venue cultural operator, though operating in Switzerland rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_PunLGAdYZ7NFf3TxrZsMw
• Facebookfacebook.com/feierwerk
• Instagraminstagram.com/feierwerk_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/feierwerk-e-v-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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