From now on we’re going to run regular features on the artists appearing this year. To start with, here’s one of the artists who is already living in Moers: Improviser in Residence Sanne van Hek. Read here what she says about Moers, living in a house and her next plans.


Sanne van Hek by Helmut Berns

How have you been welcomed in Moers?

It was a very warm welcome, the house is fantastic, I play and work whenever I want. Sometimes I practice technique excersises at 4 o´clock in the morning and nobody complains I have been invited to a dinner, I walked in the park and went to the market, the people in the shops are kind too. Plus I liked the "Gesprächskonzert" last week, there was a good vibe.

(editors note: you can watch the "Gesprächskonzert" on youtube, see the short part below)

What do you think is most special about Moers, or even weird?

Most weird is probably me. Sometimes the mothers who pick up their kids look at me strange when I come outside, dressed the way I am. When I say hello they turn away, they're very uncomfortable, haha... And special of course it's this project! That this residency exists, and on top in a place like moers is truelly unique!

How do you feel to live in house now for the next 9 month, as you have always been traveling?

Being in the house is one of the best things about it. The first 2 weeks I spent completely locked in. I went to the "Edeka" once, and for the rest I was working 18 hours a day, without one moment of being bored. I still travel, I went to Poland, the south of France and the next months I'll be in france, Belgium, Netherlands and Africa. But then it's even nicer to have such a place to come back to!

What are your next plans?

Next plans: A visit in the kindergarten next door next tuesday, a concert and workshop with the "Black Napkins" 14th and 15th of March. A trio concert with saxophone and accordion in the beginning of April, little pieces I'm writing now. Then the moers festival is coming very soon, so we start rehearsing for that this month. I'm developing ideas for other projcets, making a lot of phonecalls and emailing. a possible small theatre piece in the summer, finding out when the "Blechbläser Tage" are in Moers to see if I can do something with that.. etc etc

What can we expect from you for the moers festival?

A great band with my favorite musicians, nice electronics. More abstract, working with ideas and concepts that I've been working on. No popcorn tunes...

Thank you!

On 14th/15th March, the “Black Napkins” will be in Moers and the trio is running workshops and coachings for local musicians and bands. If you’re interested or want more information, send an e-mail to info@n1mm.de.



Want to see more? Then follow the link: Youtube - Sanne van Hek