Munich Supercrew

Who is it for?

• Pupils in Key Stages 3-5 (11-18 years old) in North East schools in Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham, as well as schools in Tees Valley
• Pupils with a basic knowledge of German or an interest in German

When will it happen?

• The workshop and concert will be held on 20th January at Great Park Academy in Newcastle
• Schools are asked to arrive for 9.45 for a 10am start and the event will finish at 12pm.

What is the activity?

This event provides a unique and exciting opportunity for pupils in the North East. They will experience learning German in a fun, exciting way, with a live band, made up of musicians, educators and artists, who are experienced in delivering these activities to children and young people.

The programme is designed to provide the maximum level of interaction, learning and enjoyment for pupils. Teachers will also benefit from the event and can access a wide range of free materials in advance, as well as professional development afterwards.

The free programme for schools includes:

• Warm-Up Workshop for Students (approx. 45 min)
  Before the concert, students will rehearse choruses, melodies, and choreography directly with the band. This hands-on session ensures everyone is ready to sing, move, and participate during the show.
• School Concert (approx. 1 hour)
  A high-energy live concert designed for up to 300 students, where language meets music in the most exciting way. With preparation materials like lyrics and worksheets provided in advance, students will be ready to sing along and experience German through music, movement, and fun.
• Online Teacher Workshop (45 min)
  After the event, all participating teachers are invited to sign up for a virtual professional development workshop led by a certified DaF (German as a Foreign Language) trainer.
  • Focus: Using music, beatboxing, dance, and drawing to creatively teach phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary
  • Open to all teachers involved in the event

This event is part of a 5-date UK tour organised and supported by Goethe-Institut UK London as part of German Week (19-24th January 2026).

Whether you’re a student ready to sing your heart out or a teacher looking to energize your lessons, Munich Supercrew is your backstage pass to a whole new way of learning German. Find more information and preparation resources here: Deutschlernen mit Musik | Munich Supercrew I München

How do I get involved?

Schools should register for up to 30 places by emailing info@expressyourselfne.com with the following information:

• the name of the event (Munich Supercrew)
• lead contact and email
• the name and address of your school
• the number of pupils you would like to participate and their ages/Year groups

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and there will be a waiting list if places become available.

You will be sent a confirmation email initially of whether you have or do not have places at the event. Those who do have places will be sent any additional details about the venue and attendance, plus any additional information, in advance of the event.

Further information and links

Find more information about Munich Supercrew and preparation resources visit their website here: Deutschlernen mit Musik | Munich Supercrew I München

The Goethe-Institut UK is Germany’s cultural institute, active worldwide. It promotes the German language and German culture and offers a wide range of support to language teachers and learners in the UK.

• Click here to find out more about German Week 2026 (19-24 January)
• Click on the link to access resources for schools to run activities with a German theme: German Clubs and Culture Days
• Click on the link to access a wide range of teacher and learner resources from the Goethe-Institut UK’s national programme for state schools: GIMAGINE – Teaching and Learning German
• Click here to visit the Goethe-Institut UK website and follow on social media: instagram | facebook | X | LinkedIn | Threads | Youtube | Spotify
• Click here to find out about other German related events, activities and resources in the Festival, as well as resources and support from Goethe-Institut UK.

Who is organising this?

This event is part of a 5-date UK tour organised and supported by Goethe-Institut UK as part of German Week (19-24th January 2026). It has been arranged with Newcastle City Council (School Effectiveness), International Newcastle and with the support of hosts, Great Park Academy.

Contact: Pauline Wick, Goethe-Institut UK

Email: pauline.wick@goethe.de