LUKAS FREI
I am a musician and an accomplished arts manager, dedicated to the seamless execution of artistic projects, fundraising endeavors, and effective communication strategies. I invite you to reach out to me for inquiries related to commissions, workshops, and consultancy services.
Expertise
With a robust career spanning back to 2008, I have honed my skills as a freelance arts manager, focusing primarily on the dynamic realm of the music industry. My core competencies lie in the domains of project and event management, complemented by a strong foundation in fundraising, catering to both small-scale and large-scale events.
Over the years, I have garnered extensive experience in securing public and private funding for a diverse range of creative initiatives, including projects, orchestras, bands, festivals, and music labels. I am proficient in crafting persuasive proposals and navigating the intricate landscape of grant applications, ensuring the financial viability of artistic ventures.
In addition to my managerial proficiency, I also excel in the development and execution of comprehensive concepts for both online and print communications. My creative vision extends to designing eye-catching CD covers and various printed collateral, enhancing the visual and communicative aspects of artistic endeavors.
If you seek a seasoned professional to help realize your artistic ambitions, I am committed to providing innovative solutions and facilitating the success of your projects.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss how I can contribute to your artistic journey.
Clients
Dave Douglas
Festival Of New Trumpet Music
Fondation Suisa
Greenleaf Music
Hochschule der Künste Bern HKB
Inderbinen Blasinstrumente AG
Jazz Festival Willisau
Jazz’n’more
Jazzwerkstatt Bern
Klangwerkstatt Martin Böhme
Langnau Jazz Nights
Andreas Schaerer
Sonart – Musikschaffende Schweiz
SOFIA – Support Of Female Improvising Artists
Swiss Music
Zürcher Kantonalbank
Efrat Alony, Aphrotek, BeJazz TransNational, Benedikt Reising, Trish Clowes, DKSJ, Gregor Frei, Kazemde George, Hildegard lernt fliegen, Jeremias Keller, Lucerne Jazz Orchestra, Ingrid Lukas, Match&Fuse, Earl MacDonald, Jazz Club Moods, Rea, Regard Bleu Film Festival, Le Rex, Isabelle Ritter, David Sanford, Signal! – Beromünster sendet wieder, Marc Stucki, Unit Records, Manuel Valera, Peter Zihlmann, ZKB Jazzpreis
Awards
2016 Laureate and participant of the cultural project of the Albert Koechlin Stiftung with Signal!
2015 Zentralschweizer Förderpreis des Migros-Kulturprozent with the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra
2013 Work grant by the city and canton of Lucerne (CH) for the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra
2010 Work grant by the city and canton of Lucerne (CH) for the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra