Anika Nilles  | jazzopen

Anika Nilles


Anika Nilles is a well-known German drummer and composer. She will set the rhythm with her formation on Friday, July 4.

Anika Nilles | jazzopen 2025

Artist infos

Biography

Anika Nilles is a highly respected drummer known for her expressive playing and unique style, blending jazz, funk, rock, and pop. A solo artist and drum teacher, she has toured worldwide and gained over 23 million views on YouTube. Nilles joined Jeff Beck’s final tour and performed at his memorial concert with music legends. She now leads her own band, Nevell, focusing on her own music. Her approach emphasizes authenticity and creativity, influenced by her experiences with iconic musicians.

Concert venue

The SpardaWelt Eventcenter is the venue for the presentation of the German Jazz Trophy by the Sparda-Bank Baden-Württemberg Foundation for Art and Culture. The award ceremony marks the start of the festival, after which the respective prizewinners play the opening concert and other selected international musicians take to the SpardaWelt stage in the following days. The free "Jazz for Kids" event for young jazz fans will also take place here.

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