Carnival Unmasked – IFTR goes Cologne

In the 6th episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In the 5th episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In the 4th episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In the third episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In the second episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In the 1st episode of Daily Soundcheck we bring you voices from IFTR 2025. Participants share their impressions and reflections on today‘s panels and discussions - offering fresh perspectives on the conference as it unfolds.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025

#CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In this episode, we’ll show you how to make the most of your time in Cologne — before, during, and after the conference. From hidden food spots to local festivals and Cologne’s unique kiosk culture: discover what to do each day, avoid tourist traps, and experience the city like a local.

Useful Links for Your Stay in Cologne:

Here’s our custom Google Maps list — with all the places we recommend for your time in Cologne: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xU8NNwhNt9iQSab5A

Artist Talk with Mélissa Guex: ARTIST TALK Mélissa Guex | Circus Dance Festival

For more information about the Japanese and Korean Ensembles vist here: June 10 (7 p.m.) Concerts

You can reserve your ticket here: KONZERT IM MUSIKSAAL DER UNIVERSITÄT KÖLN - Tenri-kw

africologneFESTIVAL: Home - africologne

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz- stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Music licence: „Clouds“ by Lucien Kemper x Fachhochschule Dortmund, CC BY 4.0

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https:// www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025 #CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

In this episode, we explore the best ways to travel to Cologne for the IFTR 2025 conference.

From navigating international flights to local train connections, we cover the key airports, Deutsche Bahn tips, and ideas for extending your journey through Germany or Europe after the event.

Whether you're flying in or already nearby, we’ve got practical advice to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz - stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025 #CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

For this episode, we were able to sit down with Jeremy DeWaal during his annual visit to Cologne for the Carnival celebrations. We talked carnival apparel, some of the weirder traditions and got some great insights on how to understand Cologne carnival in a broader historical context.

Jeremy DeWaal is a historian of Germany at the University of Exeter.

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz - stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025 #CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch

Everything organized for the visa?

In today’s episode, we’re tackling an important—though not-so-funny—topic: visas.

We’re joined by Charlene and Emma, two members of the hosting team for the IFTR conference in Cologne. They’re the go-to contacts for all questions about visas for Germany—or more precisely, for the Schengen area.

While we’re not legal experts, Charlene and Emma share essential facts and to-dos to help make your trip and entry into Germany as smooth as possible.

Here are the links we mentioned in the episode:

🔗 German Missions Abroad search

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/about-us/auslandsvertretungen/deutsche-auslandsvertretungen

🔗 German Federal Foreign Offive Visa FAQ

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/606848-606848?openAccordionId=item-606728-4-panel

🔗 Visa requirements & exemptions

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148

🔗 Schengen Visa online application

https://videx.diplo.de/videx/visum-erfassung/videx-kurzfristiger-aufenthalt

Reach us at [email protected], if you have anything to say about carnival, Cologne or the conference, we'd be happy to hear it.

IFTR25 Graphic Design Jennifer Wermuth (UFA Show & Factual) | mimacz - stock.adobe.com

Music composed and recorded by Paul Schultheiss.

Podcast cover by Jonas Böhmer.

Microphone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/microphone

#CarnivalUnmasked #IFTRGoesCologne #IFTR2025 #CologneCarnival #Podcast #Theatreresearch