Ballettschule Theater Basel - Summer Gala; Birtel Brewery

Muriel Heinzel from Ballettschule Theater Basel (BTB) joined us to talk about the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Basel Ballett's winner at the YAGP was Fabrizzio Ulloa Cornejo, who inspired the audience with his technique and stage presence. You will be able to see him and other winners on stage at the upcoming BTB Summer Gala. The students of the Ballettschule Theater Basel will showcase their talents in the Schauspielhaus of the Theater Basel as part of the Gala. In addition to traditional classical ballets, the students will present works by well-known choreographers and new creations. Performances are on the 2nd, 4th and 10th June - get your tickets here. The professional school of the Ballettschule Theater Basel will be closing its doors at the end of this school year - this is your chance to get merchandise at 30% off. Listen to the interview here.

Birtel Brewery started 10+ years ago in Basel, joining the global craft-brewing trend which was underway. Head of marketing and sales for Birtel, Daniel Gosteli, joined us in the studio to tell us about Birtel's Basel roots and future. At first, Birtel was a hobby brewery, turning out batches of beer 200 litres at a time. Three years ago, however, interest had reached the point where the company expanded, raised capital from its community of fans and supporters, and opened the retail outlet and restaurant Fahrbar. Since then, Birtel has grown to brewing 60'000 litres a year, hired a brewmaster who was once with Brewdog, and will be expanding to a new location starting May 2023 at the Hafenkran (with an unparalleled riverfront and skyline view from its terrace bar). Birtel locations are open to the public, and you can also order your beer supplies directly in bottles and large party formats (kegs) via their website. Look for their special events and seasonal brews to help keep your social calendar well stocked with local Basel entertainment and beer. Listen to the interview here.

Our music theme this week was all about iconic songs in movies. We played:

Irene Cara - What A Feeling (Flashdance)

The Blues Brothers - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (The Blues Brothers)

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta - You're The One That I Want (Grease)

Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part 1 (Charlie's Angels)

Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, Pink - Lady Marmalade (Moulin Rouge)

Randy Newman - You've Got A Friend In Me (Toy Story)

Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me (The Breakfast Club)