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The Galvanik Cultural Centre

It is now 5 months since the Galvanik Cultural Centre re-opened. In an interview with the Neue Zuger Zeitung, director Eila Rotzler (second photograph) spoke about its successes and where adjustments still have to be made.
 
As to how things had gone since the re-opening, Rotzler said that she and her team had had a very busy time but they were delighted with the positive feedback they had had. The re-opening itself (main photograph) was very well attended and, on several occasions since, especially on "electro-nights", they have enjoyed a full house.
 
While Rotzler was pleased with the success of the "electro-nights", it is the centre's intention to organise as broad a spectrum of cultural events as possible. Not so many in 25-30-year age range attend rock concerts but the next night some 400 teenagers may attend a so-called "high-school party".
 
As to the teething problems after re-opening, Rotzler mentioned that the cloakroom facilities were too small. "This is a particular problem for our younger visitors," said Rotzler. "In my day we just used to throw our jackets in a huge pile. Then we had to get rid of the dispensers for paper towels as people were putting used towels down the toilets, which then got blocked. So we only have electric hand-dryers now."
 
When asked about local neighbours who had previously made complaints about parties held at the centre, Rotzler explained that there had been a litter problem shortly after re-opening but now the whole area around the centre was cleaned up immediately afterwards. Furthermore the centre now has its own smoking area, so no-one has to drift off into the neighbourhood to smoke. "And we are very strict about people taking drinks off the premises. This is simply not allowed." As to the noise problem, about which some neighbours had complained in particular, Rotzler explained that the legal limits were adhered to.
 
When the journalist put it to her that it seemed as if the Galvanik centre had become a much stricter place since reopening, Rotzler said that indeed they operated a zero-tolerance policy as far as hard drugs were concerned. "Anyone caught is automatically banned," she said. "Then people have to show their ID cards if they look too young to buy alcohol. Fortunately we have not had to call an ambulance yet and we have only had to call the police on rare occasions."
 
"So apart from parties, what other functions are organised at the centre?" asked the journalist.
"Well, we have free rock concerts every Thursday as well as children's afternoons and readings, which are attended by some 40 people. We do not really expect many more on such occasions; and a comedian is due to perform soon."
 
As to there being a certain friction between the Galvanik and private clubs in the city, Rotzler said that she was aware that a close watchwas kept on all that went on at the centre the city council, the police or indeed the neighbours. "It is understandable to a certain extent but on the other hand it can be rather tedious having to justify yourself all the time. However, as we adhere to all the regulations, we have nothing to worry about. All in all, it is rather pleasing that there is so much interest in what goes on here."  
 


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