| Kulturfabrik | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Founded | 1998 (Venue Established) |
| Capacity | 900 |
| Location | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg |
| Website | Kulturfabrik Official |
Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette (also known as Kulturfabrik or KuFa') is a cultural centre located in a former slaughterhouse in the city of Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg. As of 2019, the state-funded centre attracts almost 80,000 visitors a year.
From the 1880s until 1979, the complex of buildings served as the public slaughterhouse house of the city of Esch-sur-Alzette.[1] Then in 1982 the buildings were squatted by the Theater GmbH, which used the spaces for rehearsals and performances.[2] In 1983, this was formalised by the creation of a non-profit organisation. The Kulturfabrik became a cultural centre with state support in 1996. It received a renovation grant of 1.93 million euros and in 2002 was receiving 308,000 euros yearly to cover running costs. The Kulturfabrik opened officially in 1998.[3]
The Kulturfabrik is used as a cultural centre for artist residencies and as a platform for sustainable development.[4] As of 2019, the centre attracts almost 80,000 visitors yearly.[5] There are 21 employees on permanent contracts and 6 on fixed term contracts.[6]
The music venue has a capacity of 900 people.[7] The centre also has a cinema, a café and a restaurant.[8]
Notably, the Sunn O))) live album La Mort Noir dans Esch / Alzette was recorded at this venue, on 16 February 2006.
List of Notable Performers at The Venue[]
- John Garcia
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Mark Lanegan
- Mondo Generator
- Fu Manchu
- Monster Magnet
- Clutch
- Corrosion of Conformity
- Black Cobra
- Zoroaster
- Purson
- Spiritual Beggars
- Bison
- Motorpsycho
- Kadavar
- Kylesa
- Sunn O)))
- Mono
- Melvins
- Mos Generator
- Saint Vitus
- Anathema
- Russian Circles
- Black Mountain
- Pallbearer
- Paradise Lost
- High on Fire
- Body Count
- Doyle
- Marky Ramone
- Suicidal Tendencies
- GWAR
- Helmet
- Fishbone
- Murder By Death
- Bolt Thrower
- Ulver
- Enslaved
- Cult of Luna
- Meshuggah
- Swans
- Fozzy
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ SSMN via Wayback Machine
- ↑ Kulturfabrik Official
- ↑ [Demanuele, John; Jones, Gill (2002). Youth policy in Luxembourg : report by an international panel of experts appointed by the Council of Europe. Council of Europe Pub. p. 44. ISBN 978-9287149237.]
- ↑ [luxemburger Wort, 3 octobre 2013, édition Saint-Paul Luxembourg, page 12.]
- ↑ Republican Lorrain via Wayback Machine
- ↑ Republican Lorrain via Wayback Machine
- ↑ Lux Times
- ↑ Republican Lorrain via Wayback Machine