The project
Music is the only universal language of humanity that needs no translation. It transcends cultural boundaries and creates a deep sense of community and peace. If you enjoy singing and making music together, you can look forward to a pop culture summer camp filled with singing, instruments, creativity, energy, emotions and teamwork! You will receive professional guidance on songwriting and creating your own songs. You will sing and play cover songs and record your own music video. Piano, guitar, drums and percussion instruments are available on site. Feel free to bring your own instruments – no matter what kind. Even if you just want to sing, you are very welcome. It will be a varied time with new musical experiences. The camp will end with a public concert by your band in the auditorium of the daycare centre.
This project is led by Iranian musician, singer-songwriter and vocal coach Gabriel Yazdani (Gabriali). After ten years of working in the Iranian music scene, teaching singing and songwriting both for himself and for well-known artists, he was forced to leave his country secretly after releasing a protest song against the Islamic regime. He has been living in Germany for three years, is pursuing further training in pop vocal pedagogy, performs at various festivals and is working on his debut album, a fusion of Persian vibes and Western pop, which is scheduled for release in 2026.
You can find more information on Instagram: @gabrialiofficial. You can find a concert excerpt at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7QbTZeJk3Y
Accommodation & food
The accommodation is on the grounds of the kindergarten in Eichenbarleben and has a separate entrance. You will have a large, well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine and the assembly hall as a common room. Shared dormitory in the sports hall. You will sleep on air beds. Showers and toilets are separated by gender. Outdoor area with sports facilities and barbecue area.
You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided for you. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.
Location & leisure
You can barbecue on the outdoor area and there is a football pitch. Footballs, volleyballs, badminton and other items for leisure activities are provided. The supermarket is just around the corner and the Eichenbarleben castle park is just a few minutes' walk away. The surrounding area with its many fields, farms and nature is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The outdoor swimming pool in Niederndodeleben is 9 km away. In Hermsdorf (7.5 km away) there is a shopping centre with shops and restaurants. The nearest train station is Ochtmersleben (4 km away). From there you can reach Magdeburg in 16 minutes. At the weekend, it is worth taking a trip to Braunschweig or Hanover.
Project host
Hosted by Gemeinde Hohe Boerde/ Municipality of Hohe Boerde, and Ijgd.
Ijgd, organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. They are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, they assist around 4,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. They give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths.
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