Code of Conduct

Philosophy  
Discover - Nuture- Present is the motivation and guiding principle of NEUE STIMMEN.
All project modules - competition, master class, concerts, coaching and soon also online training courses and podcasts - operate under the term "NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers. The aim of existing and new support measures is to discover talent, promote it sustainably and accompany it in the long term.  
With its philosophy, "NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" describes its self-conception and the basis of its actions. It shapes all goals and measures of the project work. Central statements of the philosophy are:

  •  "NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" is a leading international project for the promotion of young opera singers based in Germany.
  • The goal of its work is a lasting and sustainable commitment to the preservation of artistic excellence.
  • NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" always strives for the highest artistic performance and quality.
  • The main focus of its activities is the worldwide selection as well as the promotion and long-term support of young talents in the field of opera.
  • NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" strives for cooperation with experts from the opera and music industry and enables young talents to get in touch with and exchange ideas with a large network of international partners and alumni.
  • As a support program, it promotes diversity and equal opportunities as well as fair treatment of each other - regardless of status, age, religion, origin and gender.
  • "NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" stands for a cosmopolitan approach, individuality and a shared sense of community. With this culture of integration, the project creates and communicates an awareness of how to responsibly shape the future of our society.

Code of Conduct

"NEUE STIMMEN - Creating Careers" is committed to equal opportunities and promotes a working environment characterized by respect and tolerance. Every participant has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Harassment, bullying and intimidation are prohibited. Conditions of participation as well as evaluations and decisions within the framework of the competition (e.g. judging of artistic performances) must be made free of any discrimination. NEUE STIMMEN does not tolerate any discriminatory behavior, neither by nor towards employees, project partners or participants on the grounds of ethnic origin, nationality, gender, marital status, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parenthood, or any other grounds covered by the prohibition of discrimination.