Pop-culture events in Berlin – such as festivals, concert series and workshops – are supported by Musicboard through the project-funding programmes Festival Funding, Karrieresprungbrett and Pop im Kiez. In addition to funding around 250 individual events each year, Musicboard itself has been organising the international festival Pop-Kultur since 2015 and – for and with music enthusiasts in the city – the Fête de la Musique since 2018.
Founded by a Berlin-based collective of Eastern European immigrants, Gantiadi is an independent, self-financed, multidisciplinary cultural festival that aims to spotlight urgent socio-political issues from the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and beyond. Since its inception, the festival has developed a unique format that combines film, live music, screenings, panel discussions and exhibitions. Among those taking part are Berlin-based techno artists Charlie, Olha and Ly Sas.
Knistern describes a crackling sound, and is also a metaphor for something that’s in the air between people. The series Knistern each time brings together two artists and a musical idea they are currently working on. They present their current work in a short set, and then have space to share their musical ideas in conversation with each other, a music journalist, and the audience. On 7 June 2026, Bex Burch will be joined by duendita. Hosted by Tmnit Ghide and featuring brunch from the Bad Apples.
The genre-bending festival Paradise Must Be Nice will take place from 11 to 13 June 2026 at unique cultural venues across Berlin. Between experimental music, ambient, noise and punk, live shows and performances explore connection within (dis)comfort. Berlin-based artists, including Rosaceae, Petra Hermanova and Xenia Reaper will join international guests such as Slikback, Maria W Horn & Mats Erlandsson and Vanessa Bedoret. The festival will also host a FLINTA* workshop on experimental sound design.
DIY Music Career Lab is a 12-session program in Berlin for early-career and migrant musicians, presented by Borderless Creatures. Combining workshops, jam sessions, and a final live showcase, the program offers practical tools in self-management, funding, promotion, and music publishing. Participants develop their artistic practice, collaborate with others, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s music scene. In this session, the participants get insight into contracts, legal basics, and how to protect work and income as an independent artist in Germany.
DIY Music Career Lab is a 12-session program in Berlin for early-career and migrant musicians, presented by Borderless Creatures. Combining workshops, jam sessions, and a final live showcase, the program offers practical tools in self-management, funding, promotion, and music publishing. Participants develop their artistic practice, collaborate with others, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s music scene. In this session, the participants work on stage awareness, technical setup, and how to connect with the audience.
DIY Music Career Lab is a 12-session program in Berlin for early-career and migrant musicians, presented by Borderless Creatures. Combining workshops, jam sessions, and a final live showcase, the program offers practical tools in self-management, funding, promotion, and music publishing. Participants develop their artistic practice, collaborate with others, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s music scene. In this session, the participants learn how to work with artists, approach venues, and build meaningful collaborations within the music scene.
Outside the BigMac is a series of mini-festivals celebrating the carnival of outsiders, the unadapted, and the different. These events strengthen the network of Berlin-based artists and create a space for unconventional pop music. The fourth edition of the festival celebrates artists who have worked with the electronic side of Berlin music culture and taken it somewhere different. Featuring Guido Mobius, Acid Placid, Riley Davison, MC Yallah and Debmaster.
DIY Music Career Lab is a 12-session program in Berlin for early-career and migrant musicians, presented by Borderless Creatures. Combining workshops, jam sessions, and a final live showcase, the program offers practical tools in self-management, funding, promotion, and music publishing. Participants develop their artistic practice, collaborate with others, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s music scene. In this session, the participants reflect on identity, visibility, and artistic direction, and strengthen their position as an artist in today’s cultural landscape.
Knistern describes a crackling sound, and is also a metaphor for something that’s in the air between people. The series Knistern each time brings together two artists and a musical idea they are currently working on. They present their current work in a short set, and then have space to share their musical ideas in conversation with each other, a music journalist, and the audience.
DIY Music Career Lab is a 12-session program in Berlin for early-career and migrant musicians, presented by Borderless Creatures. Combining workshops, jam sessions, and a final live showcase, the program offers practical tools in self-management, funding, promotion, and music publishing. Participants develop their artistic practice, collaborate with others, and build meaningful connections within Berlin’s music scene. In this session, the participants learn how to navigate Berlin’s funding system and turn their ideas into strong applications.
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