Saxstall Pohrsdorf Wins Prestigious Applaus Award for Live Music Programs

The small Saxon venue was recognized as one of Germany's best for promoting cultural diversity through jazz and other live performances.

Saxstall Pohrsdorf in Tharandt, Saxony, received the top honor in the 'Best Live Music Programs' category at the 2024 Applaus Awards.
The awards, presented by Germany's Minister of State for Culture, Claudia Roth, celebrated 90 music venues and concert organizers for fostering cultural diversity.
The Applaus Awards, one of Germany's most lucrative cultural prizes, distributed €1.6 million across six categories, including inclusion, sustainability, and awareness.
Saxstall has been recognized multiple times since 2013 for its dedication to live jazz and other music genres, with its last win in 2019.
The awards highlight the role of music venues as vital cultural and social spaces for creativity, exchange, and subculture development.