Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette

Kulturfabrik Esch-sur-Alzette (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.

Kulturfabrik
KuFa
The Kulturfabrik by night
The Kulturfabrik by night
Kulturfabrik is located in Luxembourg
Kulturfabrik
Kulturfabrik
Location within Luxembourg
Address116, rue de Luxembourg, L-4221
LocationEsch-sur-Alzette
Coordinates49°30′14″N 5°59′15″E
TypeCultural centre
Capacity900
Construction
Built1885-6
Opened1998 (1998)
Renovated1996
Website
kulturfabrik.lu

History
The old slaughterhouse of Esch-sur-Alzette

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. This was formalised by the creation of a non-profit organisation in 1983,.[2] 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.[3] The Kulturfabrik opened officially in 1998.[2]

Activities
The Kulturfabrik is an innovative platform for sustainable development

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]

References
  1. service des Sites et Monuments nationaux, "Service des Sites et Monuments Nationaux". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013..
  2. "History". Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. luxemburger Wort, 3 octobre 2013, édition Saint-Paul Luxembourg, page 12.
  5. Golini, Damien. "Culture. Kulturfabrik à Esch-sur-Alzette : les clés d'une success story". www.republicain-lorrain.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019. Enfin, si la Kulturfabrik attire près de 80 000 personnes par an, c'est en partie grâce à la multiplication de ses équipements.
  6. Golini, Damien. "Culture. Kulturfabrik à Esch-sur-Alzette : les clés d'une success story". www.republicain-lorrain.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019. Une équipe qui s'articule autour de 21 personnes salariées en CDI et 6 en CDD.
  7. Reinertz, Michael. "Summer festival brings a month of music to the Rotondes". luxtimes.lu. Archived from the original on 19 September 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  8. Golini, Damien. "Culture. Kulturfabrik à Esch-sur-Alzette : les clés d'une success story". www.republicain-lorrain.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 2 December 2019. En plus de la salle de 850 places, elle dispose d'une brasserie (28 000 clients à l'année), du cinéma Kinosch (3 401 visiteurs), et d'un café (16 000 clients).
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