Administrators

Daniel MAGNAN

My encounter with the Académie d'Été? ... It was in the early 70s.

Originally from Saint-Hubert, I'd seen the courses run during the summer vacations. In 75-76, I trained as a youth leader at the Institut des Cadres de Jeunesse de la Province de Luxembourg (ICJ).

In early 1977, André Luzot, Director of the ICJ, informed me that the Académie Internationale d'Été du Luxembourg was looking for someone to look after around 40 people during a weekend at Mirwart.

It was my first contact with the Académie d'Été, the trainees, advisors and teachers.

I stayed until April 2022.

After a year's break, I'm getting back in touch with AKDT to share my experience and continue this wonderful adventure.

Sophie PIROT

I was a member of the Board of Directors before having the opportunity to become an intern. I worked for almost 25 years in finance in Luxembourg before becoming an artist. Then, I opened an art studio and gallery in Arlon, which proved to be extremely valuable in my role as an administrator.

The experience of the internships allowed me to immerse myself in a vibrant and enriching environment while also enhancing my skills alongside exceptional teachers.

I naturally volunteered to join the Executive Board to be as close as possible to this wonderful institution and to serve it to the best of my abilities.

Pierre CARLIER

During my internships at AKDT, I had the chance to meet an incredible community: trainees, teachers, team members… and I became deeply attached to this institution, its values, and everything it stands for.

Today, I would like to go further and contribute by bringing my professional skills (and my experience as a trainee) to the service of AKDT.

My professional journey has led me to manage financial, organizational, and human constraints—challenges that I am passionate about and that are inherent to any structure, including an artistic institution!

Enthusiastic trainee in world singing, vocal technique, jazz singing, composition, and songwriting

Beginner musician (saxophone, piano, …) but highly motivated!

Lyricist in the band Les Roockins

Chorister in the Droga Mleczna choir (Balkan songs)

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (because music is also about math, right? 😉)

MBA in Finance

Christian KELLEN

Christian Kellen, Chestrolais, retired teacher

Editor of Contact, Neufchâteau's monthly magazine, 1979-2000

Stage director at Théâtre de la Vierre de Neufchâteau, 1983-1996; l'Atelier théâtral de l'IND Bertrix, 1992-2008; Théâtre des Moulins de Neufchâteau, since 2003 - Stage director of the Royal Cortège Historique de Saint-Hubert, 2007-2012, of the Festival médiéval de Neufchâteau since 2013

Initiator of the Chest'Rock Festival, 1992-2000

Creator, restorer and mason of the medieval castle of Neufchâteau, 1999-2019

Managing director of the ASBL Les Amis du Château de Neufchâteau since 2010 - Author of "Le Château retrouvé" published by Weyrich, 2011

Pèlerin, Neufchâteau-Compostelle-Neufchâteau from 2010 to 2015

Bass lecturer in the "Choeur de La Tour Griffon" since 2016

AKDT director since 2012, former managing director

Local councillor since 2012 - President of the Centre culturel de Neufchâteau, 2012-2019

Initiator of the Mai Danse festival in 2014, 2016, 2018

President of the Neufchâteau town council, 2015-2017 and since 2021 - Alderman for Culture 2017-2019

Administrator and apprentice winemaker at "Le Clos du Hays" in Neufchâteau, 2023