AND THAT IS MIRAGE

@Home Once Sturmglocke became the birthplace of Mirage Collective, we considered it not just a venue but our home. Determined to impart the cozy atmosphere of home to our audience, we recreated a warm and welcoming experience for the SWANA community during the festive Christmas season. This initiative encapsulated the merging of nostalgic sentiments among newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging in the Diaspora.   We provided a stage for three DJs: Omar, Moez, and Eddy, prioritizing a wholesome experience for both artists and the audience. Paying meticulous attention to detail in our design concept, our aim was to establish a snug yet politically charged ambiance across various corners of Sturmglocke. Dedicated to an environmentally friendly approach, we utilized recycled materials to encapsulate the essence of a rebellious home.   Our stage design team breathed life into creativity by infusing political touches into nostalgic board games. Additionally, we curated a nostalgic corner dedicated to Nintendo, attracting a diverse audience eager to share childhood memories through internationally beloved nostalgic games. JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more

Fobia An uncontrollable, irrational, and enduring fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, it’s FOBIA! In Germany, some individuals hide their hatred against foreigners behind it, but the spirit of phobia unmasks them.   Artists based in Syria, the Netherlands, and various locations across Germany, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, participated in our digital exhibition. Two dancers, Hadeel and Adam, along with three DJs – Moez, Omar, and Oriantalisman – and a mirage founded band (Hebun&Omid), collaborated with the Mirage team to create a space and platform at Faust- Hannover. In this Event, we worked on our space in a such way that allows artists and audience to come together, expressing themselves freely and sharing their thoughts and emotions in a safe environment. JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more

Snntg As summer unfolded, our collaboration with the SNNTG Festival provided a unique stage for artists like DJ Samsam, DJ Omar, DJ Hebun, and Percussionist Omid. This opportunity allowed them to showcase their talents and connect their music with new and diverse audiences. Beyond being a mere performance, this collaboration embodies an empowering experience for emerging artists. Through our participation in the SNNTG Festival, we aimed to offer a platform where creativity flourish, bridging artists with audiences in a celebration of culture and expression. JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more

One People During this event in June 2023, we showcased numerous artists (the Synaptik, DAM Palestine, Thawra, Jamila and the other Heros, Hebun, Mouj) who inspire us with their steadfast political expressions, addressing issues like women’s rights, Western colonization, combating racism, and occupation. Beyond their impactful messages, they united cultures through bilingual singing in Arabic and English, fusing Arab rhythms with hip-hop and psychedelic desert funk. JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more

Hirak “Hirak” was the name of our project presented at the CLINCH Festival in the Pavilion-Hanover in May 2023. “Hirak” means “movement” in Arabic, embodying the essence of the performances by the artists we collaborated with. In this project, we crafted a concept and provided a platform for numerous artists to express their political views and challenge societal norms. Our program commenced with a short film portraying the invisible parallel realities of those living in the diaspora and their intersections with the society in which we reside(Emna Mejri, Shahed Wheibi, Nader Ismail, Obada Ismael).  Participating in this project were individuals from both within and outside Hannover, including the Berlin-based Syrian Queer-Rapper Enana and Hanover-based dancers Hadeel and Roni. We aimed to experiment with diverse formats, such as a Soufi performance (Tamim) set to Techno sounds (DJ Ayaz) and a fusion of Techno with percussions (Hadi), e-guitar (Omid) JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more

Olives Sounds It all began with the Olives sounds. Initially, there was a profound sense that Hannover was filled with many voices, yet the voice of the olives was missing. It resembled the regions along the Mediterranean Sea. The feeling of being numerous but unseen was a primary driving force. Choosing the Sturmglocke as a focal point in Hanover was pivotal in conforming our identity as a group which aims to initiate cultural change by offering diverse perspectives. JOIN OUR PETRION This is your chance to emphasize why the visitor should contact you right now. Learn more