Festival at Reeperbahn: Distinguished pop figure part of the jury panel
The Reeperbahn Festival, one of Europe's leading music events, is set to return to Hamburg from September 17th to 20th. This year, the festival will present the Anchor Award for the tenth time, a newcomer award that recognises emerging talent in the music industry.
The jury for the Anchor Award this year is an eclectic mix of music industry professionals, artists, and media representatives. Singer and entrepreneur Tayla Parx, rock veteran Suzi Quatro, German pop artist and TV juror Max Giesinger, and hip-hop producer Bazzazian are among the members of the jury. Notably, Laurie Anderson, a prominent figure in pop culture known for her work with Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, John Cage, and her late husband Lou Reed, has also joined the jury.
The Anchor Award jury will watch the respective concerts of the candidates during the festival to determine the winner. This year's competition is particularly challenging due to the diverse lineup of participants. Apart from Anderson, the participants for the Anchor Award have been confirmed as jazz singer Sorvina, British soul singer Cara Rose, Ukrainian rapper Carpetman, American indie-folk musician Mei Semones, experimental British electro duo RIP Magic, and Swiss band Soft Loft featuring singer Jorina Stamm.
The winner of the Anchor Award will be decided by a five-member international jury. The Anchor Award will be presented on the last day of the festival, September 20th. Additionally, Laurie Anderson will be performing at the Elbphilharmonie on October 30th.
For more information about the Reeperbahn Festival, including the full lineup and ticket sales, visit the official Reeperbahn Festival website. For the specific names of the 2021 Anchor Award jury members, we recommend checking the official Reeperbahn Festival website archives or press releases from 2021 directly, as this information is usually published around the time of the festival.
The jury for the Anchor Award, an esteemed newcomer award in the music industry, includes various music industry professionals, artists, and media representatives such as singer and entrepreneur Tayla Parx, rock veteran Suzi Quatro, and pop-culture icon Laurie Anderson. The diversity of the music lineup at the Reeperbahn Festival, including jazz singer Sorvina, British soul singer Cara Rose, and Ukrainian rapper Carpetman, promises a challenging competition for the Anchor Award.
