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Germany

Fest systems

Germany's fest system – what is it and should you do it?

Germany's fest system – where singers are on the payroll rather than freelance – sounds amazing, but how does it work? Are there any downsides? And do you need to be German to do it?

Who's in this video?

Julia Burbach

Julia is an opera director working across Europe and spent 6 years as a resident staff director at the Royal Opera House. She started directing and choreographing whilst studying for a BA in History and History of Art and an MSc in International Public Policy at UCL.

Strength and resilience

Post-performance recovery

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Agents

Stand-out CVs for singers

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Opera careers

Working as an artist manager

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Visualisation

Guided relaxation

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