About us
Something Great is a non-profit organisation and centre for contemporary performing arts based in Germany.
Founded in 2017, it began as an independent organisation in Berlin dedicated to the international dissemination of contemporary performing arts. It has since developed into an arts centre at Schloss Mentin in the Ruhner Berge, a rural municipality just 1.5 hours from Berlin and Hamburg in the northeastern German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The centre comprises four multi-use venues that will gradually open to the public between 2026 and 2030. Its programmes span residencies, community initiatives, and public events, as well as the touring of works by associate artists and radio broadcasts, creating diverse connections and exchanges across wide-ranging audiences and contexts — from rural to urban, from local to international.
Founded in 2017, it began as an independent organisation in Berlin dedicated to the international dissemination of contemporary performing arts. It has since developed into an arts centre at Schloss Mentin in the Ruhner Berge, a rural municipality just 1.5 hours from Berlin and Hamburg in the northeastern German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The centre comprises four multi-use venues that will gradually open to the public between 2026 and 2030. Its programmes span residencies, community initiatives, and public events, as well as the touring of works by associate artists and radio broadcasts, creating diverse connections and exchanges across wide-ranging audiences and contexts — from rural to urban, from local to international.
Who We Are
Rui Silveira
Rui is the founder of the organisation and responsible for its artistic direction and executive management.
Co-Managing Director (Production)
Niki Fischer
Niki coordinates all the production activities of the organisation, working closely with Rui and Laura in its general management.
Co-Managing Director (Administration)
Laura Cecilia Nicolas
Laura is responsible for the all administrative operations of the organisation, working closely with Rui and Niki in its general management.
Artistic Collaboration
River Lin
River collaborates with Rui on the organisation’s artistic direction and the future programming of the SG Arts Centre, beginning in Summer 2026.
Touring Programme
Nicole Schuchardt
Nicole Schuchardt
Assistant Touring Programme
Luca Napoli
Luca supports Nicole in the communications related to the touring programme of our associate artists’ projects.
Sponsorship & Donor Relations
Felix Franz Vogler
Felix is responsible for sponsorship and donor relations at the SG Arts Centre and holds legal power of attorney to represent the organisation.
Luca Napoli
Luca supports Nicole in the communications related to the touring programme of our associate artists’ projects.
Sponsorship & Donor Relations
Felix Franz Vogler
Felix is responsible for sponsorship and donor relations at the SG Arts Centre and holds legal power of attorney to represent the organisation.
David Heck, Milena Gehrt
Production collaborators based in Ruhner Berge: David manages the cafeteria and Milena supports the production of the SG Arts Centre's programmes.
Who To Contact
General Inquiries
E-mail: contact@somethinggreat.de
Artist Submissions & Partnership Proposals
Rui Silveira and River Lin
Associate Artists
For information about our associate artists, please contact:
Nicole Schuchardt and Luca Napoli
For production and administrative matters related to tours, please contact:
Niki Fischer and Laura Cecilia Nicolas
E-mail: contact@somethinggreat.de
Artist Submissions & Partnership Proposals
Rui Silveira and River Lin
Associate Artists
For information about our associate artists, please contact:
Nicole Schuchardt and Luca Napoli
For production and administrative matters related to tours, please contact:
Niki Fischer and Laura Cecilia Nicolas
Donations & Sponsorship Giving:
For inquiries related to donations and sponsorships:
Felix Franz Vogler
Felix Franz Vogler
Call Our Office
+49 30 28640944
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM - 6PM (CET)
Our Postal Addresses
For postal mail, please send your correspondence to:
Weichselstraße 44
12045 Berlin
Ruhner Straße, 6A
19376 Ruhner Berge
Weichselstraße 44
12045 Berlin
Ruhner Straße, 6A
19376 Ruhner Berge
If you would like to visit us at our centre or at our office, please check our website section visit
Legal Details
For administrative information (legal company name, tax number, etc.), please check our imprint
For administrative information (legal company name, tax number, etc.), please check our imprint