Our Jury 2025

We’re excited to introduce the jury for the Fringify – Independent Arts Festival Hamburg! Each of them brings unique experiences and perspectives to shape this year’s program.

Laura Besch – Part of the artistic direction at Theater Thikwa Berlin and co-founder of the performance collective hannsjana. Laura’s work bridges theater, museums, and international residencies.

Ayna Steigerwald – Writer and dramaturge, winner of the 2022 Hamburg Literature Prize. She explores solidarity in artistic spaces and was part of the artistic direction of festivals like ULF and fluctoplasma.

Viktoria Draganova – Founder of the art space Swimming Pool in Sofia and initiator of the micro-festival Nine Elephants. She brings innovative ideas to art and cultural policy, combining education, research, and creative practice.

These three inspiring individuals bring fresh ideas, deep dedication, and a passion for the arts. We can’t wait to see how they shape this year’s program!

Learn more about Laura, Viktoria, and Ayna here