Pop-Kultur

Pop-Kultur  Live  2025: 

Confirmed  Acts 
ABIBA (DJ)  /  Anika  /  Annika  Line  Trost  (DJ)  /  Apsilon  /  AratheJay  /  ÄTNA & ensemble  reflektor  /  Becky  Sikasa  /  Boondawg  / Canty  / CURSES  (Live) / Das Beat / Dina Summer / Donkey Kid / Ebbb / Efterklang / Eilis  Frawley  /  Elfi  /  Eli  Preiss  /  Fritz  Ali  Hansen /  The Gilberts  /  Güner  Künier  /  Gut  Health  /  Die  Heiterkeit  /  Hér  /  Horizontaler  Gentransfer  / Kerosin95  / Kyla  Vėjas!  /  Le Savy Sev (DJ)  /  Liv Oddman /  Los Bitchos /  Luna Simao /  Meryl  Streek  /  Migluma  /  MOLIY  /  Muzi  /  Neromun  /  Die  Nerven  /  Nzambisa  (DJ)  /  Phuong-Dan  (DJ)  /  Post  Neo  /  Riot  Spears  /  Sira  Faal  /  Super  Besse  / The  Underground  Youth  / YELKA  / Yung  FSK18  / Zoon Phonanta  

Commissioned  Works: 
Andreya  Casablanca  /  Bernadette  La  Hengst  & Chor  der  Statistik  /  Celina  Bostic  & Sarah  Lasaki  /  FAYIM  /  Saeko  Killy  with  the  Club Mirage  Band /  Schprampfeinsatz  /  Tami  T /  Teresa  Rotschopf  /  Ralph  Heidel  & guests  

Çaystube: 
Anna  Mikheyeva  /  Camila  Malenchini  /  Ceren  /  Club  de  Baile  /  Faravaz  /  FRZNTE (DJ)  /  Gigolo Tears  /  Ultraflex  feat.  FRZNTE /  Sophie Yukiko  


Pop-Kultur  Talks: 
»The Artist’s Way« (Ebow,  Mod.: Sara Geisler) / »Big in Japan  –  wenn die Karriere im  Ausland loslegt«  (Kat Frankie, Jan Werner, Mod.:  Aida Baghernejad)  /  »Bring Your  Own  Table  –  Black  Perspectives  in  the German  Music  Industry«  (Peggy  Adamu,  Will  McKinney-Raphelt,  Liz Agyeman,  Jack  Sehn,  Teddy  Danso  Sarpong,  Mod.:  Pamela  Owusu-Brenyah)  /  »The  Reproduction  of  Power  Dynamics –  Rave  als Utopie?«  (Gizem Adiyaman aka Meg10, Zuher Jazmati aka Xanax Attax, Mod:  Sophie  Yukiko)  /  »delulu  - szenische Lesung« (Julia Friese,  Mod.: Mascha  Jacobs)  /  »Von  0  auf  100  –  Artist-Aufbau  zwischen  Management & Labelarbeit«  (Leona  Walter,  Mod.:  Mariama Jalloh)  /  »Den magischen Moment  einfangen«  (Ben  Bazzazian,  Mod.:  Ralph  Heidel)  /  »Regaining Control:  A Sustainable  Future  for  Independent  Artists  and  Labels«  (Sadie Thompson,  Christof Ellinghaus,  Mod.:  Andy  Zammit) / Rolling Stone präsentiert:  »Musik  als  Leidenschaft«  (Maik  Brüggemeyer,  Jan Lankisch) / »Shaping  the  Future  Now«  (Michael  Pelczynski, Mod.: Andy Zammit) / Deutschlandfunk  präsentiert:  »Schockstarre.  Wo  ist  die  Gegenkultur?« (Annika Henderson, Mario Dunkel, Mod.:  Juliane Reil  &  Christoph Reimann) / »Show Me Love  –  Wie  du  auf  ein  Showcase  Festival  kommst« (Ariane Mohr, Manuel Albani, Ralph Christoph, Mod.: Jules Spielmann) / »Sonic Crossings« (Giorgi  Rodionov,  Mod.:  Carmen Herold)  /  »Spill  the Tea:  Social  Media  und Popkultur« (Misla Tesfamariam,  Anne Löhr,  Yung FSK18,  Mod.: Amina Aziz) / »Zukunftsmusik: Nachhaltigkeit in der Musik« (Lukas Rath, Sarah Lüngen, Mod.: Cristina Plett)

Pop-Kultur at a glance
For three days, the festival presents live performances by emerging talents in Berlin alongside international artists from regions often overlooked by the European cultural sphere. The programme includes talks, readings and films that encourage visitors to explore the evolving relationship between pop culture and society.

One of the hallmarks of Pop-Kultur is its Commissioned Works, which provide a platform for artists to create original pieces that debut at the festival. These performances challenge conventional ideas, provoking thought and often pushing boundaries. Visitors can experience new music, explore innovative art installations and engage in powerful conversations about the state of our world.

Pop-Kultur highlights

• Live performances: See musicians from Berlin and beyond, bringing global sounds and perspectives to the heart of the festival.
  

• Commissioned Works: Be among the first to witness world premieres of artist-led projects designed specifically for Pop-Kultur.
  

• Çaystube installation: A 'safe space' designed for relaxation and cultural exchange, offering a pause amid the festival's buzzing energy.
  

• Discussions and talks: Explore topics like gender equality, inclusion and societal critique, and engage in conversations that aim to shape the future of the arts.
  

• Pop-Kultur Diskurs: Participate in thoughtful debates about the music industry's current challenges, learn from its past and imagine a better future.
  

Discover Pop-Kultur

Pop-Kultur emerged in 2015 to provide a space where artists and audiences could explore themes of identity, diversity and social justice. Its inclusive ethos makes it a haven for underrepresented voices, from post-migrant identities to queer perspectives, encouraging dialogue that transcends borders and expectations.

The festival is based on a social process that involves artists, attendees and organisers alike. Through collective approaches, intersectional discourses and inclusive projects, the festival opens a space for shared experiences and the exchange of ideas. By addressing issues like gender justice, accessibility and integration, Pop-Kultur challenges societal norms and offers a glimpse into a future where art and culture are not just reflections of society but active agents of change.

Top tips for Pop-Kultur

• Discussions and talks are often scheduled during the afternoons, offering a reflective space before the energy ramps up for evening performances.
  

• Ticket prices vary – check the Pop-Kultur website for details and available discounts. It's best to book tickets in advance and plan your visit.
  

• The festival encourages visitors to use public transport, with accessible options available via the underground or one of the nearby trams to Eberswalder Straße.
  

• The venue also has accessible routes and services for disabled visitors, including a guide service for the blind.