Berlin Outbound brings international perspectives on pop music and the music industry to Berlin. As part of the Pop-Kultur Festival (24–30 August 2026), Musicboard Berlin invites an international delegation of curators, festival makers, journalists, and platform operators.
Throughout the festival, there are various opportunities to meet the delegates and exchange ideas. Alongside their participation in the »Pop-Kultur Talks« on Tuesday, 25 August, the programme on Monday, 24 August, and Wednesday, 26 August, offers more in-depth exchange formats, including speed meetings and a new mentoring programme with local experts.
This year’s delegation:
- Austin Robey, Subvert, New York City
- Bronne Keesmaat, Rewire Festival, Den Haag
- Camila Anino, Primavera Pro, Primavera Sound, Barcelona
- Dalia Ahmed, Radio FM4, Wien
- Daria Challah, Herbert Music, London
- Katarina Grbic, Rizomes Festival, Barcelona
- Marijn Westerlaken, EBB Music, Amsterdam
- Michaël Bardier, Heavy Trip, Montreal
- Paco Barba, Grupo Indie Rocks, Mexico City
- Tifenn Monnereau, VEDETTES, Rennes
Berlin Outbound offers Berlin-based musicians and music professionals a platform to further develop their careers and international networks. All events take place at silent green. Please note that some sessions require registration by 16 August 2026. Places are limited and subject to availability.
See the full programme on the Pop-Kultur website