Events
ALL IN Symposium 2027
3 March 2027: The ALL IN Symposium organised by Un-Label and kubia is finally back! Inclusive culture, accessibility and participation in the face of adversity: we’ll be taking stock at PACT Zollverein in Essen. Featuring keynote speeches, discussions and workshops, opened by Jürgen Dusel and featuring Raúl Krauthausen and Helge Lindh, along with many other key figures from politics, culture and academia.
Past Events
LABOR: uBu X Matthias Ranner
On Thursday 13 August at 6 pm, uBu – Ensemble zwischen Musik und Tanz – and the Taube artist Matthias Ranner invite you to a sharing session at the Un-Label Studio. They will offer insights into the creative process behind their four-day residency, during which they are exploring new forms of shared musical perception using subwoofers, a vibrating floor and vibrating wearables.
LABOR:musik in 3D – Come along to our sharing!
4 November 2026: LABOR:musik in 3D explores sound from a three-dimensional perspective: the spatial audio playback technique transforms sound into an immersive listening experience. We invite you to join us for a free sharing session at the Un-Label Studio!
KISDtalk with Marco Donnarumma
On 9 October 2026, Marco Donnarumma will present his series *I Am Your Body* and a selection of his self-developed “biomachines” at the Un-Label Studio.
WORKSHOP:media, sound, peformance with Marco Donnarumma
7–10 November 2026: Perception as a Field of Multitudes – this workshop uses sensors, biosignals and performative experiments to explore what is possible as an artistic practice beyond the ‘normal’ body. A workshop with the Italian artist Marco Donnarumma for (semi-)professional artists.
Online-Training: Crip Time
6. November 2026: An introduction to the concept of Crip Time for cultural organisations and arts professionals with and without disabilities who wish to reflect on their practice and develop more inclusive working models.
WORKSHOP:acting with Leonard Grobien
20 September 2026: In this one-day workshop, you’ll gain an authentic insight into the world of theatre: under the guidance of actor and filmmaker Leonard Grobien, you’ll discover the basics of acting through simple exercises and learn how to bring emotions, stories and characters to life on stage. An introductory workshop for people with disabilities who are interested in acting.
LABOR: A Multisensory Guidance System for the Orangerie Theater
June 16, 2026: How can as many people as possible find their way around public spaces? The “LABOR:leitsysteme” project, a collaboration between Un-Label, the Technical University of Cologne, and the Orangerie Theater, is developing a multisensory wayfinding system for the theater grounds. On June 16, students will present their prototypes at the Orangerie Theater. Everybody who’s interested is welcome!
Further training: Inclusive methods in practice
On 14 March 2026, at Un-Label studio Cologne: An introduction to inclusive methods for theater education, teaching, and artistic practice—with speakers Anna Scholten and Konrad Wolf.
Rhythm & Rage – Percussion Performance
On April 24 at 7 p.m., we invite you to an evening of live percussion performances and updates on inclusive culture at our studio. Featuring works by Carlie Schoonees and Iannis Xenakis, performed by Rita Couto Soares. Come join us and celebrate!
WORKSHOP:dance with Dr Kate Marsh
From 2 to 5 May, Un-Label invites you to the WORKSHOP:dance with Dr Kate Marsh at the Un-Label Studio. Participants will explore improvisation-based working methods, access as a creative principle, and new forms of artistic collaboration together. Sign up now and become part of an inspiring, inclusive dance process.
Creative Lab ‘Artistic practice shaped by disabled experience’
7–10 May 2026, at the Academy of Cultural Education in Remscheid: With renowned speakers like Jo Verrent from the outstanding disabled-led arts organization Unlimited (UK), internationally acclaimed artist, performer and Deaf coach Eyk Kauly (D), Laura Guthrie and Hana Pascal Keegan from the celebrated disabled-led theater company GRAEAE (UK), and Dr. Kate Marsh (UK), disabled dancer, lecturer, and researcher with 20 years of expertise.
Further training: Collaboration between disabled and non-disabled cultural professionals
On 24 April 2026 online: An introduction to questions of collaboration between disabled and non-disabled team members. The training is aimed at cultural organizations and cultural professionals with and without disabilities who want to reflect on their practices and develop more inclusive working models.