Pop-Kultur Lokal
Pop-Kultur Lokal is entering its next round. In 2025, we once again aim to support exciting Berlin-based spaces and networks in how they are represented. This year, we’re placing an even stronger focus on Berlin-based collectives and independent organisers by integrating their programmes directly into the Pop-Kultur festival week (25–30 August).
For the first time, there will be four Pop-Kultur Lokal event slots taking place on a single day, 26 August. If you’re planning to host an event featuring live music or performances, we will support your concept financially and promote it through our festival channels. Each selected project will receive a grant of €1,500 (net) and be exempt from venue rental fees. However, you will remain the official organiser of your event.
The spotlight is on performances by musicians based in Berlin. Combinations with DJ sets or talks are also possible, provided the participants are also based in Berlin. In addition to gender diversity in your line-up, we ask applicants to make their event as accessible as possible and to reflect diversity within their programming.
All events must be free of charge for attendees.
For your event, we have selected four different venues in Wedding along the Panke River.
Heizhaus (Uferstudios) (Uferstr. 23, 13357 Berlin)
run by PSR Kollektiv, Wheelchair accessible
RCHTN25 (Gerichtstr. 25, 13347 Berlin)
nicht barrierefrei (Hochparterre)
Studio dB (Uferstr. 8-11, 13357 Berlin)
Wheelchair accessible
Panke Culture (Hof V, Gerichtstr. 23, 13347 Berlin)
Wheelchair accessible
Pop-Kultur Lokal call for concepts [pdf]
Apply now: Application form
Deadline: 20 June 2025, 6 PM
Supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Community of the State of Berlin with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the programme »Stärkung des Innovationspotentials in der Kultur III« (INP III).