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White HfMT logo on an ochre-colored background Wed, 07/01/2026
No More Guaranteed High School Diploma in Art, Music and Drama in Hamburg

The presidents of the Hamburg University of Fine Arts (HFBK) and the Hamburg University of Music and Drama (HfMT) have reacted with great concern to the planned…

Stage set featuring Science Slam performers Thu, 06/18/2026
Harburg in the Spotlight of Computer Music

With 400 attendees, interactive performances, and an international science slam, Off-ICMC brought the latest research on computer-assisted music from the…

An actor or actress on the theater stage Wed, 06/17/2026
You did it your way!

We extend our warmest congratulations to our acting graduate Till Gedack, who was awarded the Solo Prize at the acting school reunion.

Recording featuring the three jazz musicians of Trio Peace Mon, 06/15/2026
Success for the HfMT Jazz Trio

The "Trio Peace," consisting of three HfMT jazz students—Lennart Meyer (bass/vocals), Jiuning Liu (vocals), and Lucas Etcheverria (guitar/vocals), won both the…

Winners' Concert of the 2026 Elise Meyer Competition - Group Photo Wed, 06/10/2026
Concert of the prizewinners

The winners of this year's Elise Meyer Competition have been announced! With 10,000 euros each for the first prize, 3,000 euros for the second prize and 1,500…

Group photo with award winner in the center Fri, 06/05/2026
Soyoung Park receives Berenberg Culture Prize 2026

Major awards for four young artists at the Elbphilharmonie on June 2: the Berenberg Culture Prize went to violinist Soyoung Park and the Berenberg Art Prize to…

Two women are standing next to each other and one is holding a gift basket Mon, 06/01/2026
Audience Award for Niyousha Azari

We warmly congratulate Niyousha Azari on winning the Körber Studio 2026 Audience Award! The festival is considered the most important platform for up-and-coming…