Zinnschmelze

Based on Gün Tank's novel Die Optimistinnen Roman unserer Mütter, the evening combines literature, music, and political education, and commemorates the women of the first generation of labor migrants whose experiences have lastingly shaped German society.    Together with Orhan Çal???r, the artists will subsequently speak, under the moderation of Timm Taube, about the strikes of guest workers from 1973, the role of women in labor struggles, and their significance for remembrance, participation, and social cohesion.The event is part of the series Von Gastarbeit zu Gegenwart: 65 Jahre deutsch-türkische Realität  by Interkulturellen Denkfabrik e.V., funded by the Landeszentrale für Politische Bildung Hamburg in cooperation with Zinnschmelze.  Gün Tank is an author, moderator, speaker, and curator. She was co-curator of the exhibition 22:14 ? und es kamen Frauen (2011) and the event series CrossKultur. She is also co-curator of the event series RIOT NOW! Die Optimistinnen - Roman unserer Mütter was published in September 2022 by S. Fischer Verlage. In 2024, DIE OPTIMISTINNEN premiered at the Gorki Theater (Berlin). Another adaptation was performed at the Stadttheater Bielefeld. She was a fellow at the Kulturakademie Tarabya in ?stanbul from October 2024 to January 2025. Eren Ak?ahin is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. His musical journey began with a strong connection to the Baglama, a central means of expression in his art. He masters a wide range of plucked instruments, including classical guitar, Baglama, Oud, and some hybrid instruments. As a composer, he connects traditional Anatolian elements with contemporary and other influences to create narrative melodies and harmonic arrangements. His work is characterized by sensitivity, authenticity, and innovation on his instruments.         

Singer • Cellist • Songwriter • Solo Artist Sound magic on the cello: CelloMara touches, surprises, and inspires

Imagine entering the Zinnschmelze on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The lights are dimmed, the music starts to play, and the atmosphere is charged with energy and anticipation. It’s time for Salsa Night, the event you’ve been waiting for all week.You feel the rhythm in your bones as you step onto the dance floor. The first sounds of salsa music make your heart race, and your feet want to move. With every step, you feel more alive, freer, and full of passion.The Zinnschmelze becomes a temple of dance, where people from all corners of the city gather to celebrate and dance together. Here, there are no boundaries, no judgments, just the pure joy of dancing and living.You feel the warmth of the people around you, their smiles and enthusiasm sharing in your own. It’s as if you all speak a language that only dancers can understand - a language of joy, passion, and dedication.Salsa Night at the Zinnschmelze is more than just a dance party; it’s an experience that makes your soul sing. It’s the music that moves you, the people who inspire you, and the love for dance that connects you.When you leave the Zinnschmelze, you carry not only the rhythmic clatter of your dance shoes but also the feeling of community and zest for life. For Salsa Night at the Zinnschmelze is not just a party; it’s a moment of happiness that you will cherish forever in your heart. 

Vera Rosenbusch and Lutz Flörke present, as part of the series Dicke Bücher, Marcel Proust's novel

The monthly reading stage with Alexander Posch, Johanna Sebauer, Sascha Preiß, Michael Weins, and guests.The reading stage Zinnober in the tin smelting plant is a place where words come to life and stories touch the heart. Here, in the cozy rooms of the tin smelting plant, people gather to immerse themselves together in the world of literature.Every performance on the Zinnober stage is like a journey into another world. The authors present their texts with passion and devotion while the audience listens intently and allows themselves to be moved by the words. It is an atmosphere of intimacy and togetherness, where strangers connect to form a community, carried by the magic of literature.New texts - short stories, novel excerpts, world events?The reading stage ZINNOBER stands for contemporary and controversial literature.In addition, the four ZINNOBERs and their guest provide tips on books, series, and satin bed linen. ZINNOBER - A new hopeWe thank the cultural authority for the support!