Country
Switzerland
Angelika is a seasoned musician and administrative professional whose journey in music began at the age of 10 with the classical violin. Expanding her repertoire to include Scottish folk music in 1988 and diving into bluegrass from 1992 onwards, she has dedicated over half of her life to the bluegrass music industry. Together with an enthusiastic team, she has been instrumental in shaping the Swiss and European Bluegrass Music Associations since 1994. Her roles included serving as a founding member and treasurer for SBMA (1994-1999) and EBMA (2001-2009), as well as chairperson for SBMA (1999-2004) and EBMA (2009-2015). Angelika has also been active as a concert promoter and tour organizer since 1999, and as a Wernick Method Bluegrass Jamming teacher – on and off – since 2014.
With a diverse skill set that includes a PR degree, a Master’s in culture management, and fundraising expertise, Angelika currently serves as Executive Assistant/Accountant for a Swiss foundation. In her role as EBMA treasurer, she is committed to ensuring financial stability and driving progress within the organization. With her experience, the future of bluegrass music in Europe is in capable hands.
Angelika says: “‘Come for the music, stay for the community’ has always been my motto and my lived experience with bluegrass music. I’ve dedicated nearly 30 years to nurturing and building communities in Switzerland, Europe, and beyond, feeling an integral part of a global family.”