The application phase for »Pop-Kultur Nachwuchs« 2026 has officially begun. From 24–25 August 2026, the international emerging talent programme of Pop-Kultur Festival will bring together musicians, DJs, producers, managers and other music professionals in Berlin.
Hosted at the Silent Green Kulturquartier, participants can look forward to workshops, talks, networking formats and artistic exchange with artists and experts from across the music and cultural industries. On 28 August, the programme continues with a joint networking event and the »Pop-Kultur Nachwuchs« stage at the Frannz Biergarten within the Kulturbrauerei.
The programme is aimed at talents with initial professional experience in music and the music industry who are looking to further develop their practice and encounter new perspectives.
Look forward to:
- 40 workshops and talks
- international participants and mentors
- exchange with artists and music experts
- collaborative formats and networking
- two intensive programme days plus an additional evening of networking and live music
Applications are open until 5 June 2026