Apply now – until 5 June 2025!
Applications for Pop-Kultur Nachwuchs 2025 – the central mentoring and training programme of the Pop-Kultur Festival Berlin – are open!
Musicians, producers, DJs, managers, label heads – anyone who’s already taken their first steps in music and is ready to go further can apply until 5 June 2025.
On 25 and 26 August 2025, the silent green Kulturquartier in Berlin-Wedding transforms into a creative campus:
150 selected participants, over 40 workshops, lectures and talks, an inspiring atmosphere – plus real connections with local and international mentors, artists and industry professionals.
New mentors and workshop topics announced!
Even more top-level mentors and workshop formats are now confirmed. From hands-on music business skills to insights into music production, mental health, or artistic storytelling – the programme covers all key areas for building a sustainable career in music.
Find out who’s teaching and what’s on the schedule at the official Nachwuchs page: nachwuchs.pop-kultur.berlin
Why you should apply now
Pop-Kultur Nachwuchs is more than a talent programme – it’s a space for exchange, empowerment and new perspectives.
Participation costs just €55, including lunch, networking sessions, and a festival ticket for Pop-Kultur Live on Friday and Saturday (29–30 August).
Got ambition but still need the network, knowledge or visibility? This is your chance to break into the music industry.
And if you’re not planning to apply yourself, maybe you know someone who should: share the link, pass it on, or send it to your crew – every application counts!