16 Artists
3 Days
9 Concerts
16 Artists 3 Days 9 Concerts
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Agustí Fernández Piano | ES
Alex Reviriego double bass | ES
Ana Kravanja Violin/ voice | SL
Christine Abdelnour saxophone | FR
Dieb13 electronics | AT
Don Malfon saxophones | ES
John Butcher saxophones | GB
Jordina Millà piano | AT
Joni Sigil drums | ES
Lucía MartíneZ drums | ES
Marja Burchard vibraphone | DE
Marta Warelis piano | DE
Maria Bertel trombone | Dk
SÒnia Sànchez dance | ES
Vasco Trilla percussion | ES
Zlatko Kaučič drums | SL
ANA KRAVANJA website | Photo © Paul-Rousteau
AGUSTÍ FERNÁNDEZ website | Photo © Roberto-Domínguez
ALEX REVIRIEGO website | Photo © Sophie Graber
CHRISTINE ABDULNOUR website | Photo © Petra
DIEB13 website | Photo © Thun
DON MALFON website | Photo © Sophie Graber
JOHN BUTCHER website | Photo © Dawid-Laskowski
JORDINA MILLÀ website | Photo © Roberto-Domínguez
JONI SIGIL website | Photo © Roberto-Domínguez
LUCÍA MARTINEZ website | Photo © Martinez
MARJA BURCHARD website | Photo © Roberto-Domínguez
MARTA WARELIS website | Photo © Geert-Vandepoele
MARIA BERTEL website | Photo © ChenHong
SONIA SANCHÉZ website | Photo © Sò-apianadl
VASCO TRILLA website | Photo © Gudo
ZLATKO KAUČIČ website | Photo © Zlatko
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Location
Einstein Kultur München
https://www.einsteinkultur.de/programm/
Einsteinstr. 42 81675 München
U-Bahn Max-Weber-Patz
Program
THE THING ABOUT IMPROVISATION IS THAT IT'S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU SAY. IT'S LISTENING TO WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY.
IT'S ABOUT WHAT YOU HEAR."
Paul Merton
Europe’s Free Impro Scene at Its Most Exciting!
Musicians who may have known each other for years—but have never played together—meet on stage and let the moment decide. No prior arrangements, no fixed roles—just open ears, sharp reactions, and a willingness to fully embrace the unknown.
Every interaction can change everything; each set becomes a unique exploration of sound, structure, and dynamics. Listening, creating, surprising—an improvised collaboration that will never be repeated in the same way. And the audience is part of this energy—a resonance space for the unexpected.
Get ready for intense soundscapes, unpredictable turns, and music that exists only in the here and now! Join us for an unforgettable experience and become part of this vibrant community of improvisation lovers!
About
MMI Festival – A Meeting Point for Free Improvisation
Since 2016, the MMI Festival has been a dynamic platform for free improvisation, bringing together musicians from various European cities. Each year celebrates discovery, spontaneous collaboration, and the joy of improvisation, resulting in unforgettable musical experiences that captivate both artists and audiences.
At its core, the festival is about connection—between musicians, audiences, and cultures. By fostering dialogue among artists from diverse backgrounds, MMI transcends borders and nurtures a spirit of solidarity through music. True improvisation thrives on mutual listening and inspiration, where no fixed roles or pre-arranged structures exist; musicians let the moment decide.
Each edition of the MMI Festival is shaped by its location, the artists who participate, and the unique energy of the audience. No two festivals are alike—each is an unrepeatable experiment in sound and artistic collaboration. The audience is not just spectators but active participants whose presence and engagement co-create the unfolding musical dialogue.
The MMI Festival travels to different cities and countries across Europe, building bridges between local scenes and international artists. Musicians do not need prior rehearsals; each encounter on stage is a first. Beyond music, the festival embraces interdisciplinary improvisation, inviting artists from dance, performance art, and visual media to interact spontaneously with musicians, creating immersive artistic experiences.
Join us in celebrating the magic of improvised music, where the unpredictable interaction among musicians, characterized by sensitivity and skill, makes every concert a unique composition. Together, we redefine the limits of creativity and promote the art of listening, inviting everyone to be part of this vibrant community.
In alignment with these values, the festival has been supported and organized by the non-profit “Dr. Otto Margarete Graber Stiftung” since 2025.
photos @amadorcamargo @mariosteigerwald
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“If we could adapt the way we interact socially and politically to the way improvisers interact with each other ON STAGE, today’s world would be different. It would be a place where we would act with the awareness that we are all equally important, a place where listening is the first law, where we can also act alone, but without forgetting that we count as a whole.“
— Sophie Graber.