The :juba – jugend barock musik festival is the first early music festival in Germany organised by young people. Supported by the zamus team, professional ensembles selected by the school students themselves, and cultural figures from a wide range of fields, students develop the festival entirely on their own. They develop their own approaches to early music, primarily through their work as artistic directors of the festival, but also in project management and public relations. :juba boosts self-confidence: the young people can actively use their strengths, they are given real decision-making power and, after several months, they see the impressive results of their work – they become creators of culture.