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GUIDE
GERMANY AT SXSW 2018
MARCH 9 – 18
AUSTIN, TEXAS
CONTENTS
WUNDERBAR 2018
INTRODUCTION 4
STATE OF MIND – STARTUP GERMANY 10
SMARTER CITIES & TECHNOLOGY 12
NEW TECHNOLOGIES & NEW INDUSTRIES 14
NEW MEDIA & NEW WORK 16
INTERNATIONAL CULTURE TECH DAY 18
WUNDERBAR – MULTIFACETED GERMAN MUSIC SCENE 20
BLOCKHAIN & THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 22
GERMAN ARTISTS AT SXSW 24
FESTIVALS & CONFERENCES 2018/19 30
EXHIBITORS & DELEGATES 41
PARTNERS 89
DETAILED INDEX 108
MAP OF AUSTIN 111
FIND OUT EVERYTHING ABOUT
THE GERMAN DELEGATES,
BANDS AND EVENTS
GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 — WUNDERBAR 3
GREETINGS FROM PROFESSOR
BRIGITTE ZYPRIES DIETER GORNY
FEDERAL MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND ENERGY CHAIRMAN OF THE INITIATIVE MUSIK ADVISORY BOARD
The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Welcome to WUNDERBAR! This year our
festival in Austin has become one of the WUNDERBAR presentations at SXSW again
most acclaimed gatherings of artists, cre- include impressive offerings from the wide
ators, and startups. I am therefore pleased array of creative activities in the German digi-
that Germany will be represented at SXSW tal, startup, film, and music industries. With
2018 with one of the largest international over one thousand conference participants
delegations. This is proof of the strength of and musicians attending in 2018, Germany
the German cultural and creative industries. is again ranked among the top five interna-
tional participants at SXSW. We will greet
The cultural and creative industries will you and other guests from around the world
play an increasingly important role in the at our trade show stand and at German Haus,
economy of the future. The boundaries of which is just five walking minutes away from
traditional industries, such as automotive the Austin Convention Center. The German
or medical technology, become fluid when joint booth, considerably larger in 2018
they are open to the input of the cultural and than in years past, is the central hub for our
creative industries. The immense success of cross-sector activities at the SXSW Trade
SXSW, whose trademark is interdisciplinarity, Show.
demonstrates this.
Over five days, the stages at German Haus
I warmly invite you to visit our German booth will host a lineup of top-level keynotes,
in the Austin Convention Center and the pitches, and talks combining digital know-
PRESS PHOTO © SUSIE KNOLL German Haus in the Barracuda Club. Take how, creativity, and scientific expertise. © BVMI MARKUS NASS
part in the Wunderbar Lunch, meet creative Stop by to enjoy and experience innovations
people in the German Lab, and experience in the interactive German Lab. Furthermore, pleased to be presenting more than twenty
the performances of many German bands. German Haus and the joint trade show booth promising bands – running the gamut from
Our diverse program enables you to make remain excellent locations to make contact hip-hop to pop to rock music – and assisting
new contacts and immerse yourself in the with German delegates in a laid-back at- them with their international activities in the
trends of the German cultural and creative mosphere, for instance with German music world’s largest music market. Come hear for
industries. industry representatives during the Wunder- yourself how exciting and diverse music cre-
bar Music Day. ated in Germany can be in German Haus and
other clubs during the SXSW Music Festival.
I wish you a wonderful time at SXSW 2018! German Haus is taking up residence in the
popular Barracuda music club for the second With this in mind, I hope you have an inspir-
year running. With two stages for live music, ing time at SXSW. We are looking forward to
it’s a superb location for concerts. We are also seeing you here!
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GERMANY A T S X S W 2 0 1 8
S U P P O R T E D BY
I N CO O P ER ATI O N W I T H ORGA NIZE D BY P LATINU M PARTNERS
City of Munich
I N TERN ATI O N A L PA R T N E R GOLD PA RT NE RS SILVER PARTNERS
MINISTRY OF
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS,
TRANSPORT, AGRICULTURE
AND VINICULTURE
FU R T H E R PA R T N E R S
City of Munich
Department of
Arts and Culture
EUROPEAN UNION
European Regional Heise Medien
Development Fund
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GERMAN PAVILION GERMAN HAUS
GET TOGETHER
German Haus is the main venue for a wide open to all
SXSW isn’t your average trade show. The the opportunity to present their current variety of networking events, concerts, delegates. They are a
conference's many events and festivals take projects here, in addition to the exhibition meet-ups, start-up pitches, interactive perfect platform for the
place primarily at the downtown convention area. The German Pavilion is organized presentations, and official showcases guest to have a professional dialog.
center in quirky, dynamic Austin. The German and operated by Koelnmesse on behalf of from March 10 to 15, 2018. German artists,
Pavilion will be based here from March 11th the German Federal Ministry for Economic companies in creative industries, and German Haus is additionally supported by
to 14th, 2018. Presentations to and meet- Affairs and Energy, in close cooperation other institutions present themselves to the German Federal Government's Culture
ups with potential business partners of with the Cultural and Creative Industries an international audience in German Haus, and Creative Industries Initiative, several
German exhibitors will take place at the 1600 Initiative of the Federal Government, the with its two stages and the German Lab German federal states and cities, and the
ft2 pavilion. For the first time, a wide range Association of the German Trade Fair exhibition. The days at the German Haus are German Consulate General in Houston,
of companies and organizations will have Industry (AUMA), and Initiative Musik. focused around special trend topics and are Texas.
SXSW TRADE SHOW GERMAN HAUS EVENTS 2018
WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS YEAR
@ AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER
Smarter Cities & Mobility
DATES & HOURS: SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2018, 10am–2am
SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH,10AM–6PM New Technologies, New Industries
MONDAY, MARCH 12TH, 10AM–6PM (AI, VR, AR & co)
TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH,10AM–6PM SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2018, 10am–2am
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH,10AM–2PM
New Media & New Work
MONDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2018, 10am–2am
International Culture Tech Day with Austria
TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2018, 10am–6pm
WUNDERBAR Music Day
MESSESTAND-DESIGN © 2018 FRANK EICHENBERG
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2018, 10am–6pm
Blockchain & the Music Industry
THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2018, 10am–6pm
@ BARRACUDA
611 E 7TH ST PHOTOS © DAN TAYLOR – GERMAN HAUS 2017 @BARRACUDA
AUSTIN
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STATE OF MIND –
STARTUP GERMANY
Author: KERSTIN BOCK, Co-Founder and CEO of Openers
Regulation is emerging as an opportunity 5.5 million. The UK remains the number one
for competitive advantage – Europe’s tech destination for tech talent migrating into (and
community has a broad agreement prio- within) Europe, but it appears to have lost a
ritizing regulatory changes that incentivize fair share to other European destinations such
the development of AI, blockchain, and au- as Germany. The expected flow of UK and
tonomous vehicles. The biggest opportunity US companies into the German market after
could be blockchain with $1.75 billion already Brexit and the elections is yet to be realized –
raised in Europe via ICOs, compared to $1.08 the first companies may have relocated their
billion in the US. GitHub lists the most active offices, but the numbers are not yet indicative
MAKE TV @ GERMAN HAUS, SXSW 2017 © DAN TAYLOR
blockchain developers as being from the UK, of a significant trend. However, it’s still early.
Germany, and Russia. At German Haus we The second week of January brought us
will invite experts from all over the industry Softbank’s $558 million investment in Auto1,
to discuss these trends and opportunities, which now makes the Berlin-based compa-
along with their take on advancements made ny the highest-valued startup in Europe after
in Mixed Realities and IoT, as well as in the Spotify. If this is an omen, it’s going to be an
creative industries. exciting year for Startup Germany.
Furthermore, Deep Tech continues to thrive Unexpected news could be just around
in Germany. In 2017, Europe was on track for the corner!
a record $3.5 billion to be invested in Deep
Tech, a 40% increase compared to 2016.
Startups are leading the pack and raising high
hopes, such as the Munich-based flying taxi
company Lilium with their $90 million invest-
ment in 2017. Germany has also continued to
In many ways, 2018 might become the most mature take on a uniquely collaborative approach to
working with traditional industries. In 2017,
year yet for Germany’s startup ecosystem: positive there were over 100 funding rounds invol-
ving at least one corporate investor, a 600%
indicators are the continuous growth of venture increase compared to 2012. This is consis-
tent with a general trend in Europe; around
capital in the market as well as several IPOs in 20% of all venture funding now comes from
corporations, as stated in the recent report
2017 with many more anticipated in 2018. This year “State of European Tech”, released by Europe’s
largest VC fund Atomico and the tech festival
will also prove to be an exciting ride with Germany Slush. Europe is building a tech ecosystem
in its own right by combining technological
being a leading pioneer in many technological trends, brilliance with deep industry know-how. We
have seen this in the finance industry, but it is
such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). now spreading to healthcare, logistics, trans-
port, and beyond.
These trends bring with them not only tremendous
The report also states that as European tech
business opportunities but also a compelling set of strengthens, a battle royal for tech talent is
being waged across the continent – profes-
ethical and administrative challenges. sional developer numbers have increased to
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SMARTER CITIES &
MOBILITY
Authors: PROF. FRANK H.P. FITZEK, Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks,
Institute of Communication Technology, TU Dresden & Coordinator 5G Lab Germany;
DR. ERIC WEBER, Managing Director & Founder SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator Leipzig
“Smart City” refers to a set of technologies economic potential, but also put a great
that helps create green, intelligent, inclusive, deal of pressure on governments and policy
and lively urban ecosystems. Technologies makers, who must guide these processes.
like sensors, IoT, big data algorithms, or 5G
will significantly affect many aspects of urban German politicians realized this socio-
life, including energy supply, mobility, or civic economic potential and helped launch several
participation. initiatives to support and advance the innova-
tion process, such as the Smart City Program
For example, 5G – the fifth generation of mo- and the Digital Hub Initiative, which resulted
bile networks – is essential for every smart in the founding of the Smart Systems & Infra-
city. By offering highly reliable, fast, and structure Hub in Dresden/Leipzig or the
real-time communication with extensive Mobility Hub Munich.
data rates, 5G will meet future demands for
communication. Smart cities will also benefit Other traditional German industries, such as
from smart grids that stabilize energy net- automotive, robotics, and sensor technology,
works, reduce transport losses, and enable can be integrated with smart city concepts,
the coordination of power generation and producing a promising ecosystem for smart
consumption. city entrepreneurs worldwide. With innovative
world-class companies, excellent research,
Connected cars will become mobile energy and a supportive political environment,
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
reservoirs that can be used for transporta- Germany is poised to host some of the most
tion, consumption, or as generators. These promising smart city projects in the future.
new opportunities not only create enormous
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES
& NEW INDUSTRIES
(AI, VR, AR & CO.) Author: Prof. Dr. PETER GENTSCH, Consultant, Digital Devotion Group GmbH
Without a doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) will virtual reality sector will be featured. We will
be one of the major economic game chang- discuss how companies can systematical-
ers in the future. A decade from now, most ly unleash the value of both fields in terms
businesses will be AI-driven, especially in of optimizing processes and enabling new
customer facing areas such as marketing, business models. During our AI & VR day at
sales, and services. However, AI is currently German Haus, we will illustrate the current
receiving so much attention that we run the potential of AI within the digital space, and
risk of falling into the “overhyped and un- we will investigate various best and next
delivered” trap. The victories of AI in chess, practices from different companies and in-
Jeopardy, and Go tournaments may make for dustries within panels, pitches, and keynote
good storytelling, but we must bridge the gap talks. Beyond that, we will look behind the
between entertaining examples and serious scenes of the new ecosystems involving AI.
business requirements and solutions. There Due to the massively increased level of au-
is quite a strong foundation in Germany for tonomy and automation of communication
professionals, academics, and companies and interaction – from the perspective of
when it comes to AI. They are just not as well- both the company and the customer – new
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known as the US giants. digital ecosystems are evolving. They will
require new marketing and communication
At German Haus during SXSW 2018, an entire approaches and tools.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
day will evolve around the topic of AI. In ad-
dition, new trends and technologies from the
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NEW MEDIA & NEW WORK MONDAY, MARCH 12
GOODBYE CLUNKY, OLD-SCHOOL HIERARCHIES: @ GERMAN HAUS
NEW MEDIA & NEW WORK
Author: LARS GAEDE, journalist (Wired, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Die Zeit, and other),
co-founder Work Awesome (www.workawesome.org), Berlin- and New York-based agency that creates content
and conferences on the future of work and helps organizations get future-proof
The requirements for the modern workplace Though quite a challenge, this process is also
are entering a radically new era in many dif- a great opportunity for much-needed change,
ferent ways. Artificial intelligence, robotics, especially as the competition for talent increa-
and other disruptive technologies are changing ses across many industries and as companies
and sometimes threatening well-established realize they need to engage candidates and
professions while also creating opportuni- employees in a different fashion. For employees,
ties for entirely new ones. Globalization and this is a great chance to turn their workplace
digitization are forcing organizations to rethink into a more human, more flexible, and more
the way they operate, calling for more experi- people-focused place. For companies, it may
mentation and flexibility to account for the be the only way to survive.
structural dynamics and unpredictability of
current working environments. Businesses At German Haus, we will dedicate a full day
need new skills and strategies in order to ac- to the discussion of these new challenges
celerate adaptation to new trends, demands, and opportunities within the work landscape.
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and developments. Clunky, old-school hierar- On the same day, we will also look into similar
chical structures must be transformed changes and threats impacting the media
into work cultures in which employees are landscape and explore how both areas will be
empowered to collaborate, make executive affected by emerging business models and
decisions, and take on more responsibilities. working environments.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 13 INTERNATIONAL
@ GERMAN HAUS
CULTURE TECH DAY
Author: REANNE LEUNING, Director Creative Industries, Advantage Austria
ALBERTINA MUSEUM © ARTIVIVE
On Tuesday, March 13th, Germany and their innovative mindset and by using cutting-
Austria will once again transform the German edge technology.
Haus into an exciting future zone for music,
fashion, art, and technology. Under the Culture Tech motto, the joint
German-Austrian day will feature inspiring
With one of the highest concentrations of panel discussions, avant-garde performances,
cultural institutions worldwide, including mu- and industry showcases that unite surprising
seums, concert halls, opera houses, theaters, ingenuity with convincing business models,
galleries, fairs, and festivals, the neighboring all centered around technology and culture.
countries Germany and Austria are pioneers
when it comes to developing technological We extend a warm welcome to you to join us
solutions for the challenges these establish- and explore the future of culture and tech-
ments face today. nology, and simultaneously experience new
impulses related to such universal questions
As both content generator and provider, the as to how to:
cultural industry finds itself among the sec-
tors deeply affected by technology and digital • position your brand in an outstanding way
transformation. When it comes to innovating • tackle the disruption of existing business models
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the cultural landscape, VR, AR, and mixed • explore alternative revenue streams
reality play just as important a role as big data, • accelerate product innovation
blockchain, and AI. At the German Haus, visi- • enhance customer experience
tors will be inspired by a visionary community • create and strengthen new communities
of creators who generate additional benefits
for content producers and rights owners with
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WUNDERBAR
DISCOVER THE MULTIFACETED GERMAN MUSIC SCENE
Authors: MICHAEL WALLIES, Public Relations, Initiative Musik gGmbH;
Claudia Schwarz, Project Manager SXSW 2018, Initiative Musik gGmbH
GURR @ WUNDERBAR SHOWCASE SXSW 2017, © DAN TAYLOR
Music made in Germany has always come in delegation at this year’s SXSW 2018 Music
all shapes and sizes. Legendary bands like Festival. We wish to once again demonstrate
Kraftwerk, Can, or Rammstein set high stan- that Germany is a vibrant environment for
dards with their innovative sounds and live music production.
performances, and they still have a palpable
influence on the international music scene. Enjoy live performances by artists represent-
German artists continue to have a creative ing a wide range of musical styles and influ-
impact on new, innovative music genres such ences, including German R&B breakthrough
as krautrock, electronic music, and – most act Ace Tee, who turned heads with her viral
recently – a wave of neo-classical music. hit “Bist Du down?”, Blackberries, a band
of four from a small town in western Ger-
Germany’s versatile music market is one of many with their unique blend of krautrock, 12PM–2PM
the strongest worldwide. No other country psychedelic rock, and folk, Joasinho, an ex- WUNDERBAR LUNCH
can boast a comparable concentration of live perimental, electronic music collective with PRESENTED BY CONSULATE GENERAL OF
clubs, and over 500 annual music festivals – their own orchestra of robots, and Meute, a THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY HOUSTON
almost always sold out – attract music enthu- Hamburg-based techno marching band of 11 & INITIATIVE MUSIK
siasts from all around the world. Just think of who re-arrange known songs and tracks to INVITATION ONLY
the legendary heavy metal festival Wacken build an entirely new musical universe that is
Open Air (W:O:A), a renowned global brand highly entertaining and highly addictive. 2PM–5PM
in its own right, or the Melt! Festival at the WUNDERBAR LIVE & SPOKEN WORDS
amazing Ferropolis venue, an abandoned in- Don’t miss out! We invite you to experience
dustrial plant once known as the City of Iron. German Haus, and find out more about all of
this year’s German artists at
Now, it’s your turn to discover over 20 exciting, www.german-haus.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
emerging acts that are part of the German
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GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 — WUNDERBAR 21THURSDAY, MARCH 15 BLOCKCHAIN
@ GERMAN HAUS
& THE MUSIC INDUSTRY curated by MUSICTECH GERMANY
MUSIC UNCHAINED: RECREATING THE MUSIC ECOSYSTEM
Author: MATTHIAS STROBEL, Founder & President, MusicTech Germany
ALBERTINA MUSEUM © ARTIVIVE
As streaming continues to power the music still occasionally share their personal war
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industry’s growth, and as the overall use of stories of failed attempts to unite the indus-
licensed music and production of user gen- try’s metadata headache with a mythical
erated content have reached an all-time high, Global Repertoire Database. Bystander and
some of the industry’s most complex chal- newbies to the circus are in disbelief how we –
lenges have essentially become part of the as a community – managed to hold on to
mainstream discourse. any of these problems for as long as we did.
Meanwhile, the promise of decentralized and
It’s 2018 and the music ecosystem – at its distributed new technologies – such as block-
core – still faces the same issues it has from chain – could finally be the game changer the
the very beginning: Reassurance of reliable, ecosystem might need to reset.
current and accessible documentation of
copyright and ownership for artists, rights MusicTech Germany invites music industry
owners and their advocates, as well as music professionals, developers, engineers, artists
licensees. Swift adaptation of the underlying and their advocates, visionaries, and mu-
administrative infrastructure to new environ- sic enthusiasts to a day of open discourse,
ments shaped by technological innovation, roundtable discussions and global commu-
updated regulations, and changing consumer nity networking centered around our ideology
preferences. And last but certainly not least, of innovation through collaboration and
the issue discussed most prominently (and focused on the impact, decentralized tech-
emotionally): The need to address and facili- nology could have on the music ecosystem.
tate fair, speedy and transparent distribution of
royalties and revenue deriving from creative Don’t miss a beat – join us at German Haus on
content to the artists and rights owners. Thursday, March 15th.
Indeed, it is 2018. Music business veterans
22 WUNDERBAR — GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 — WUNDERBAR 23GERMAN ARTISTS AT SXSW
ACE TEE ANDHIM EMMA ELISABETH FENSTER
CITY Hamburg CITY Köln CITY Berlin CITY Berlin
LABEL Ace Tee LABEL Superfriends Records LABEL – LABEL –
CURRENT RELEASE Tee Time EP CURRENT RELEASE Huso Remixes EP CURRENT RELEASE We Gotta Talk CURRENT RELEASE The Room
WEBSITE www.ace-tee.com WEBSITE www.andhim.de WEBSITE www.emma-elisabeth.com WEBSITE www.fensterfensterfenster.com
CONTACT Lennart Wasmund, lennart@nur-musik.de CONTACT Markus Nisch, markus@return-booking.com CONTACT Vera Epp-Winter, CONTACT Amande Dagod, amande@puschen.net
CONTACT US Supreet Wahi, supreet@artistalife.com vera.epp-winter@gizmo-management.com
ANDREW APPLEPIE AUDIODAMN GATO PRETO GEMMA RAY
CITY Berlin, München CITY Mannheim CITY Düsseldorf CITY Berlin
LABEL Fett Music LABEL Epic Records LABEL Africa Future LABEL Bronzerat
CURRENT RELEASE Hanging Out, Playing Video Games, CURRENT RELEASE Audiodamn! CURRENT RELEASE Tempo CURRENT RELEASE The Exodus Suite
Writing Songs WEBSITE www.audiodamn.com WEBSITE www.gatopretomusic.com WEBSITE www.gemmaray.tv
WEBSITE www.andrewapplepie.com CONTACT Julia Albrecht, julia@audiodamn.com CONTACT Jens Damgaard, jens@damgaard-music.com CONTACT Andy Zammit, andy@bronzerat.com
CONTACT Julia Pellezzari, julia@fettmusic.com CONTACT US Michael Iurato, miurato@indegoot.com
BETTER PERSON BLACKBERRIES JAGUWAR JOASIHNO
CITY Berlin CITY Cologne CITY Berlin CITY Munich
LABEL Mansions and Millions LABEL Unique Records LABEL Tapete Records LABEL Alien Transistor
CURRENT RELEASE It's Only You CURRENT RELEASE Greenwich Mean Time CURRENT RELEASE Ringthing CURRENT RELEASE Meshes
WEBSITE www.facebook.com/betterpersonmusic WEBSITE www.blackberriesmusic.com WEBSITE www.facebook.com/jaguwarmusic WEBSITE www.joasihno.de
CONTACT Anton Teichmann, anton@mansionsandmillions.com CONTACT Ina Schulz, ina@unique-rec.com CONTACT Marcel Gein, marcel@tapeterecords.de CONTACT Christoph Beck, cicobeck@gmail.com
24 WUNDERBAR — GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 GERMANY AT SXSW 2018 — WUNDERBAR 25JOHN MOODS KELVYN COLT OY PEREL
CITY Berlin CITY Berlin, Bingen CITY Berlin CITY Berlin
LABEL Mansions and Millions LABEL Four Music LABEL Crammed Discs LABEL DFA Records
CURRENT RELEASE The Essential John Moods CURRENT RELEASE LH914 CURRENT RELEASE Space Diaspora CURRENT RELEASE Die Dimension
WEBSITE www.mansionsandmillions.com WEBSITE WWW.kelvyncolt.com WEBSITE www.oy-music.com WEBSITE www.soundcloud.com/perel-music
CONTACT Anton Teichmann, anton@mansionsandmillions.com CONTACT Line Rindvig, linerindvig@gmail.com CONTACT Joy Frempong, joy@oy-music.com CONTACT Alexandra Schütte,
a.schuette@backroom-entertainment.com
LALI PUNA MARY OCHER SEA MOYA WORLD BRAIN
CITY Munich CITY Berlin CITY Mannheim, Montreal CITY Berlin
LABEL Morr Music LABEL Klangbad LABEL Heist or Hit Records (UK), Humming Records (GSA) LABEL –
CURRENT RELEASE Two Windows CURRENT RELEASE The West Against The People CURRENT RELEASE Baltic States EP CURRENT RELEASE debut album release 2018
WEBSITE www.lalipuna.de WEBSITE www.maryocher.com WEBSITE www.seamoya.com WEBSITE www.facebook.com/mondecerveau
CONTACT Christian Morin, CONTACT Mary Ocher, marycheeses@gmail.com CONTACT Elias Foerster, eliasfoerstermusic@gmail.com CONTACT Amande Dagod, amande@puschen.net
christian@headquarters-entertainment.de
MEUTE MOGLI
The participation of the German bands at SXSW is, in part, supported by
Initiative Musik, financed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media,
as well as by the Cultural and Creative Industries Initiative of the Federal Government.
CITY Hamburg CITY Schwarzwald
LABEL TUMULT LABEL –
CURRENT RELEASE TUMULT CURRENT RELEASE Wanderer
WEBSITE www.meute.eu WEBSITE www.mogliofficial.com
CONTACT Thomas Burhorn, thomasburhorn@meute.eu CONTACT Giulia Hauck, giulia@380grad.com
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GERMAN ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN SXSW,
BAND INFORMATION, CONCERT DATES AND PLAYLIST AT
WWW.GERMAN-HAUS.COM
OR HAVE A LOOK INTO OUR
WUNDERBAR MUSIC GUIDE 2018.
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MUSIC I APR 10-14 2018 I FRANKFURT/MAIN MUSIC I MAY 1 - OCT 31 2018 I INTERNATIONAL WAVE-GOTIK-TREFFEN
RHINELAND-PALATINATE
MUSIKMESSE / SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Wave-Gotik-Treffen is a festival for “dark“ music
SUMMER OF CULTURE and arts in Leipzig. A variety of 150 bands and
PROLIGHT+SOUND OBERHAUSEN artists (gothic rock, industrial, noise, darkwave,
The Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz (“Cultur- gothic metal) play at several venues through-
Musikmesse in Frankfurt is the international al summer”) is held each year from May 1 to One of the world's most important short film in- out the city. The festival also features several
trade show for musical instruments, sheet mu- October 31 with more than 200 projects of stitutions for over sixty years now. Some 7,000 fairs with medieval, gothic and cultural mer-
sic, music production, and marketing. It also different parts of culture. In over 20 years the films submitted on average per year, around chandise. With 20,000 regular attends, WGT
features live events and several workshops, as project has developed so much, one can’t 500 films shown in the festival programs and is one of the largest goth subcultural events
well as Light and Sound section. imagine cultural life in Rhineland-Palatinate over 1,100 accredited industry professionals worldwide.
MUSIKMESSE (APR 11-14 2018) without it. The target: More people, especially are proof enough. www.kurzfilmtage.de www.wave-gotik-treffen.de
PROLIGHT+SOUND (APR 10-13 2018) in regions far away from the big cities, should
www.musik.messefrankfurt.com be able to participate in cultural life.
www.kultursommer.de MUSIC I MAY 9-13 2018 I BERLIN MUSIC I MAY 19 2018 I MUNICH
MUSIC I APR 19-22 2018 I BREMEN XJAZZ BERLIN KLANGFEST MUNICH
FILM I MAY 2-13 2018 I MUNICH
JAZZAHEAD! XJAZZ incorporates already existing structures KLANGfest has been hosting more than thirty
DOK.FEST MUNICH and hip venues in Berlin Kreuzberg while bring- bands from every genre since 2010. KLANG-
jazzahead! is the most important international ing together musicians who collaborate and fest, with its diverse program on different
jazz trade fair, including its integrated showcase DOK.fest Munich brings artistic documentary perform joint projects. One specific main focus stages, appeals to every generation for a varied
festival and conference. It features top-class film to the big screen with guests from around of XJAZZ is the local music scene; around 70 and musically exciting day.
jazz from Germany, Europe and beyond and has the world and over one hundred films in eleven percent of the lineup consists of local artists, www.klangfest-muenchen.de
become one of the most important international of the city’s screening venues. Alongside the unique for a German festival.
networking spaces for jazz musicians. competition sections, there are many exciting www.xjazz.net
www.jazzahead.de specials, such as DOK.music in Open Air, Best- MUSIC I MAY 25-26 2018 I NEUSTRELITZ
of-Oscars, and DOK.network Africa, a retro-
spective and a guest country. MUSIC I MAY 18-21 2018 I MOERS IMMERGUT FESTIVAL
MUSIC I APR 21 2018 I WIESBADEN wwww.dokfest-muenchen.de
MOERS FESTIVAL Always sold out, Immergut has marked the
SEE #13 CONFERENCE annual kick off of the German open air festi-
INTERACTIVE I MAY 2-4 2018 I BERLIN The moers festival stands for the willingness val season for the past nineteen years. In the
The Conference – for visualization of informa- to take risks and the courage to explore new middle of the Great Lake District, Immergut
tion. Besides focusing on data visualization, the RE:PUBLICA territory, thus making it a reliable source for offers the finest in German and international
see Conference places a strong emphasis on non-mainstream musical discoveries. indie rock and pop.
sustainable concepts. Our speakers open up re:publica is one of the world's largest and www.moers-festival.de www.immergutrocken.de
new perspectives of effective communication most exciting conferences on topics concern-
in their presentations, focusing in particular on: ing digitization and society. Since its founding in
the impact of today’s actions, the society and 2007, it has grown from a cozy blogger meet- MUSIC I MAY 18-20 2018 I BEVERUNGEN MUSIC I MAY 31 - JUNE 3 2018 I WÜRZBURG
environment of future generations. The best ing with 700 participants into a wide-ranging
in their field – they are visionaries who under- “society conference,” with 9,000 national and ORANGE BLOSSOM INTERNATIONAL
stand, live and actively advance our mission of international visitors in 2017.
fostering sustainability. www.re-publica.de FESTIVAL AFRICA FESTIVAL
www.see-conference.org
Set in the town Beverungen, OBS has a very With more than 2,320,000 visitors, 6,750
charming, rural set-up, and its cozy atmo- musicians and artists from 56 countries of
sphere means the festival is mostly sold out Africa and the Caribbean so far, the Interna-
in advance. The audience comes from all over tional Africa Festival is the oldest and big-
Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, gest festival for African music and culture in
Switzerland and the UK. Germany and Europe. Nonprofit.
www.orangeblossomspecial.de www.africafestival.org
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MODULAR FESTIVAL DIE SERIALE UMSONST & DRAUSSEN MUSIC I JUL 3-5 2018 I COLOGNE
Modular Festival began in 2009 and is now the Focus on short form digital series, which are FESTIVAL EUROPEAN
biggest non-profit youth- and pop-culture fes- mainly produced for the internet. To connect,
tival in Western Bavaria (Swabia) with about support and pay tribute to all talented indepen- A free festival in the middle of Würzburg with up PIRATE SUMMIT
10,000 attendees every day. Its main aim is to dent creators from around the world. Lectures, to 100,000 visitors, there are three stages with
celebrate current interests, styles and the music workshops, panel discussions will be held. All over fifty artists plus exhibitions, coffee tastings, In its eighth year it is Europe’s biggest invita-
of today's youth culture. selected series will be screened in the local street art and more. tion-only gathering of early-stage startups,
www.modular-festival.de cinema, the most outstanding will be awarded. www.umsonst-und-draussen.de investors, and corporate executives. The summit
www.die-seriale.de represents true grassroots entrepreneurship:
authentic, crazy & real.
FILM I JUN 22 - JUL 7 2018 I MUNICH www.piratesummit.com
MUSIC I JUNE 15-17 2018 I MANNHEIM
FILMFEST MUNICH
JUNE MAIFELD DERBY
The Filmfest Munich is one of the biggest Euro-
MUSIC I JUL 5-9 2017 I BERGHEIDER SEE
MUSIC I JUNE 1-2 2018 I HAMBURG 3 days – 4 stages – 79 artists: The wonder- pean summer festivals. The annual focal point FEEL FESTIVAL
fully organized open air is taking place in an for over 2,000 German and international pro-
ELBJAZZ equestrian stadium inside Mannheim’s trade fessionals from the film, television and media Set next to a lake, Feel Festival combines camp-
fair grounds and features rock, pop as well as industries. ing and bathing with music, cinema, theater,
On two days, well-known artists and newcom- electronic acts. www.filmfest-muenchen.de circus, readings and workshops – all sustain-
ers associated with jazz directly or in a wider www.maifeld-derby.de able and regional. The musical acts feature
sense will dominate the scene. The open-air and indie, alternative, electro and house, hip-hop,
indoor stages are located at unique and unusual MUSIC I JUN 22-24 2018 I SCHEESSEL drum’n’bass, grime and jungle beats.
places in the Hamburg harbor. In 2017, a new INTERACTIVE, FILM I JUNE 16-17 2018 I BERLIN www.feel-festival.de
venue was added, namely the recently opened HURRICANE
Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall). VIDEODAYS
www.elbjazz.de Hurricane is the northern “sister event” of MUSIC I JUL 5-8 2018 I RUDOLSTADT
Europe’s largest YouTuber event attracts 15,000 Southside and one of Germany’s most im-
fans gathering in Berlin to take part in work- portant rock, pop & alternative festivals. Some RUDOLSTADT FESTIVAL
MUSIC I JUNE 1-3 2018 I NÜRBURG shops, presentations of the best web videos, 70,000 attendees with a mix of international
meet-and-greets with their social-media stars, stars and newcomer acts. Whether you are a newcomer or a repeat offen-
ROCK AM RING as well as the PlayAwards to honor the best You- www.hurricane.de der, almost everyone will find the Rudolstadt fes-
Tube producers. tivalʼs variety simply overwhelming, as it is one
After being held for two years at the Mending www.videodays.eu of the largest and most prestigious world music
Air Base, in 2017 the legendary and biggest MUSIC I JUN 22-24 2017 I NEUHAUSEN OB ECK festivals in Europe. Over 4 days, there are about
German music festival Rock am Ring returned 300 performances by 150 bands and solo artists,
to its initial location, the Nürburgring, a motor INTERACTIVE I JUNE 19-22 2018 I BERLIN SOUTHSIDE and the range of concerts, workshops and talks
sports complex in the town of Nürburg. which attract up to 25,000 visitors a day.
www.rock-am-ring.com TECH OPEN AIR Hosted annually on a former air base, South- www.rudolstadt-festival.de
side turns Neuhausen ob Eck – a small town
Tech Open Air Berlin is Europe’s leading interdis- with 4,000 inhabitants – into a 60,000 pax
INTERACTIVE I JUNE 5 2018 I BERLIN ciplinary technology festival. Experience inspira- rock, independent, and electro open air. MUSIC I JUL 6-8 2018 I FERROPOLIS
tional storytelling, interactive forums, art instal- www.southside.de
HEUREKA CONFERENCE lations, live music, food, drinks and fresh air. SPLASH!
www.toa.berlin
HEUREKA is one of the main founders confer- Splash! is the hip-hop-equivalent to Melt! that is
ences in the German-speaking world with a pro- set in the same location – the impressive Fer-
gram aiming at sharing necessary knowledge ropolis with its huge industrial machines. The
about the key factors for sustainable success, different stages and tents showcase hip-hop,
particularly for early stage startups. drumʼnʼbass, dancehall and reggae.
www.heureka-conference.com www.splash-festival.de
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SUMMER JAM PAROOKAVILLE MUSIC I AUG 1-4 2018 I LUHMÜHLEN WILDE MÖHRE FESTIVAL
One of the biggest European reggae festivals Germany’s biggest dance festival – with 80,000 A SUMMER‘S TALE The “wild carrot” strives to be a holistic, fair
since 1986 with up to 30,000 visitors. Two visitors, 200 DJs, 11 stages all in one unique city and climate-neutral festival, combining bands
stages and two tents are located on an island comes to life once a year to commemorate its The idea behind this event is to create a world and DJs with lectures, spoken word perfo-
at the Frühlinger See, with the camping area founding father, Bill Parooka. of its own, where visitors can experience their mances, art, film, theater and workshops.
surrounding the lake. www.parookaville.com own spectacular and memorable summer tale. It www.wildemoehrefestival.de
www.summerjam.de offers a diverse program of cultural, active, and
creative programs accompanied by local and in-
ternational artists of all genres amidst deep for- MUSIC I AUG 15-17 2018 I BERLIN
MUSIC I JUL 13-15 2018 I FERROPOLIS ests, earthy moors and airy birch groves.
www.asummerstale.de POP-KULTUR
MELT! FESTIVAL
With its program of live concerts, performances,
A flickering sea of lights, pulsating beats, and MUSIC I AUG 2-4 2018 I DIEPHOLZ talks and readings Pop-Kultur shines a light on
beaming faces as far as the eye can see – the Berlin’s busy pop scene. It advocates inter-
City of Iron awakens again. Hot newcomers and APPLETREE GARDEN disciplinary exchange, including contemporary
international heroes grace the stages below scientific discourse on music, society and urban
the breathtaking coal mining equipment of Taking place on a meadow surrounded by apple development.
yesteryear. trees, Appletree Garden Festival offers the most www.pop-kultur.berlin
www.meltfestival.de hip national and international discoveries in rock,
indie pop and electro. Having space for about
5,000 visitors, it’s been sold out for the last MUSIC I AUG 15-18 2018 I DINKELSBÜHL
MUSIC I JUL 13-15 2018 I BRÜSSOW couple of years.
www.appletreegarden.de SUMMER BREEZE
SACRED GROUND
OPEN AIR
Curated by Ry X and Frank Wiedemann, MUSIC I AUG 2-4 2018 I WACKEN
Sacred Ground was born to create an intimate With 20 editions so far and for the 13th time
space with a focus on art and music as well as an WACKEN OPEN AIR in beautiful Dinkelsbuehl in a row already, this
environment supporting togetherness. Artists year’s metallic breeze will blow over four days
will come together, share their music and there With over 80,000 annual attendees, W.O.A is for around 40,000 attendees.
won’t be a fixed timetable, leaving space for the world’s largest heavy metal festival. Year www.summer-breeze.de
improvisation and collaboration. after year, the small village of Wacken in north-
www.sacredground.de ern Germany turns into the “Holy Land of Metal”
over the course of a weekend. MUSIC I AUG 17-19 2018 I GROSSPÖSNA
www.wacken.com
MUSIC I JUN 20-22 2018 I KARLSRUHE HIGHFIELD
DAS FEST FILM I AUG 9-11 2018 I HALDERN With its 25,000 visitors, this three-day festi-
val is the biggest indie-rock festival of eastern
DAS FEST, with its 250,000 visitors, is one of HALDERN POP Germany, near Leipzig on the shores of the
the biggest open-air events in Germany and Störmthal lake. It features live performances of
has been held annually since 1985 on the With 34 editions so far, Haldern Pop has estab- national and international acts.
last weekend before the summer break in lished itself as the newcomer festival, repeated- www.highfield.de
Baden-Württemberg. ly winning awards for its lineup. This non-profit
www.dasfest.de event is also dedicated to promoting the region,
taking place in a former industrial area afflicted
by population loss.
www.haldernpop.com
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MS DOCKVILLE C/O POP FESTIVAL MUSIC I SEP 8-9 2018 I BERLIN DIGILITY
MS Dockville is Hamburgʼs famous annual fes- Five days, over 30,000 visitors, 60 concerts and LOLLAPALOOZA DIGILITY is the leading B2B conference and
tival for music and art: unique in setting, at- parties in 30 different locations and around 100 expo on technologies and services for Digital
mosphere, and border-breaking acts. With its artists from 20 countries: urban and diverse! BERLIN Realities like AR/VR/MR, 3D and AI in Central
incomparable location near the banks of the www.c-o-pop.de/festival Europe. With more than 22000 square feet
Elbe river with its ports and dike scenery, the Berlin got it in 2015: one of the most estab- exhibition area and more than 1400 attendees
festival has become a home for up to 25,000 lished and reputable festival brands worldwide. from all over the world, the 2nd edition in July
visitors each day who rediscover old loves and MUSIC I AUG 30-31 2018 I COLOGNE Lollapalooza Berlin has grown into the biggest 2017 surpassed all expectations.
discover soon to be new favorite bands. German inner-city open-air festival with over www.digility.de
www.msdockville.de C/O POP CONVENTION 70,000 visitors a day.
www.lollapaloozade.com
International experts and decision-makers share INTERACTIVE I SEP 26-29 2018 I COLOGNE
INTERACTIVE I AUG 21-25 2018 I COLOGNE and discuss with industry visitors ways in which
the music industry can successfully be linked INTERACTIVE I SEP 12-13 2018 I COLOGNE PHOTOKINA
GAMESCOM with other business sectors.
www.c-o-pop.de/convention DMEXCO photokina is the world’s leading show of the
The world's largest event for computer and imaging industry. In 2016 983 companies
video games attracted 355,000 attendees dmexco is the global business and innovation from 42 countries inspired 190,000 imaging
in 2017. More than 919 companies from 54 MUSIC I AUG - SEP 2018 I RUHR DISTRICT platform for the digital economy with more professionals, enthusiasts and traders that
countries presented myriad novelties to trade than 40,700 visitors and over 1,100 exhibitors came to Cologne.
visitors and gaming fans. RUHRTRIENNALE from all over the world who came to Cologne www.photokina.de
www.gamescom.de in September 2017.
Music, dance, theater, performance and fine www.dmexco.de
arts in the former industrial buildings of the INTERACTIVE I SEP 30 - OCT 2 2018 I MUNICH
FILM I AUG 22 - SEP 9 2018 I LUDWIGSHAFEN Ruhr Area: that’s the Ruhrtriennale. Over
50,000 visitors, 200 different events and MUSIC I SEP 19-22 2018 I HAMBURG BITS & PRETZELS
FESTIVAL OF around 900 artists from all over the world –
make this an incomparable event in a region REEPERBAHN FESTIVAL Bits & Pretzels has rapidly grown into the big-
GERMAN FILM that was once better known for coal and steel. gest international startup event in Germany
www.ruhrtriennale.de Reeperbahn Festival is Germany’s largest club with participants from all over the world.
The Festival of German Film is held in a park festival and one of the most important meet- Under the theme “from founders for founders,”
on the banks of the Rhine in Ludwigshafen. Its ing places for the music and creative digital famous entrepreneurs and young ambitious
aim is to promote high valuable new German industries in Europe. A special format named startup and tech enthusiasts meet in Munich
films. In 2017, more than 102,000 visitors were “Wunderkinder” introduces special emerging to share and discuss experiences and trends.
welcomed. German talents. www.bitsandpretzels.com
www.festival-des-deutschen-films.de www.reeperbahnfestival.de
MUSIC I FILM I AUG 22-25 2018 I COLOGNE INTERACTIVE I SEP 20-21 2018 I HAMBURG
SOUNDTRACK_COLOGNE NEXT CONFERENCE
This is the largest German congress for music NEXT is the event for those who actively par-
and sound in film, games and media, and a ticipate in shaping the digital transformation.
source of inspiration on the growing landscape Marketing and product leaders, digital economy
of festivals and congresses across Europe. executives, innovative corporations and start-
www.soundtrackcologne.de ups join NEXT for inspiration and networking.
www.nextconf.eu
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FILM I OCT 5-12 2018 I COLOGNE DOK LEIPZIG MUSIC I NOV 9-10 2018 I WANGELS FILM I FEBRUARY 2019 I BERLIN
FILM FESTIVAL The International Leipzig Festival for Documen- ROLLING STONE INTERNATIONALE
tary and Animated Film is one of the leading
COLOGNE international festivals for artistic documentary WEEKENDER FILMFESTSPIELE
and animated film as well as interactive story-
Since 1991 this has been one of Europe’s telling. Founded in 1955, DOK Leipzig is the old- Set in the beautiful surroundings of a holiday BERLIN – BERLINALE
leading festivals for extraordinary television est documentary festival in the world and this resort at the Baltic coast with apartments,
and independent film culture, offering screen- year celebrates its 61. anniversary. hotel rooms, restaurants and bars, Rolling Stone The Berlinale is a great cultural event for both
ings, workshops and lectures by internationally www.dok-leipzig.de Weekender combines the fun part of a festi- the international film industry and cineasts,
renowned guest speakers. val with the recreational pleasures of a short with more than 334,000 tickets sold every year.
www.filmfestival.cologne vacation. The shows take place indoors on Over 21,000 industry visitors and 3,700 journal-
FILM I OCTOBER 2018 I BAD WÖRRISHOFEN three stages and several unexpected floors. ists from 127 countries focus on art, glamour,
www.rollingstone-weekender.de parties, and business which are all inextricably
INTERACTIVE I OCT 10-14 2018 I GAY SUMMIT CLUB linked at the Berlinale.
FRANKFURT/MAIN www.berlinale.de
ALLGÄU INTERACTIVE I NOVEMBER 2018 I POTSDAM
THE ARTS+
GSC-Filmfest is showing gay-themed films at CHANGING THE PICTURE INTERACTIVE I FEBRUARY 2019 I MUNICH
THE ARTS+ is the platform that brings together two historic cinemas in the Bavarian country-
representatives of the culture and creative in- side. It might be not the biggest, but itʼs one of This conference, taking place in Germany’s MUST –
dustries and innovative players from the tech- the oldest festivals of its kind in Germany. It’s capital region at the renowned Babelsberg
nology sector. Architects, fashion designers, usually sold out within a few days. Studios in Potsdam showcases the newest THE MUNICH SUMMIT
photographers, curators and publishers – all www.gsc-allgaeu.de applications and expertise for technologies
create and curate unique content that can be shaping content production and distribution MUST, initiated by Munichʼs top university cen-
exploited even more effectively through the for TV, cinema and the internet. ters for entrepreneurship, puts the spotlight on
use of new media. The 2018 edition will focus MUSIC I OCTOBER 2018 I MUNICH www.changingthepicture.de the Bavarian entrepreneurial ecosystem by of-
on the main topic of Cultural Heritage. fering different events and connecting the key
www.theartsplus.com MANIC STREET players, bringing together cutting-edge science
and technology start-ups with industrial leaders
PARADE and investors.
FILM I OCT 17-21 2018 I MUNICH www.must-munich.com
QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
Just like the other big media cities, Munich
now also has its own club festival. Manic
Street Parade took place for the first time in
JANUARY INTERACTIVE I FEBRUARY 2019 I BERLIN
MUNICH (QFFM) 2016 in the cityʼs Schlachthofviertel, offering MUSIC I JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019 I BERLIN
a well-chosen line-up of German and interna- TRANSMEDIALE
QFFM is a five-day event that presents the wide tional indie acts. CTM FESTIVAL –
range of “queer” cinema to Munich audiences. www.manic-street-parade.com FESTIVAL FOR ADVENTUROUS MUSIC AND ART transmediale is a Berlin-based festival and
Open to films of all lengths and genres, for year-round project that draws new connec-
QFFM it’s essential to actively partner with local CTM is an international festival dedicated to tions between art, culture and technology. The
associations and to reach out to the extensive contemporary electronic, digital and experi- eventʼs activities aim to foster a critical under-
Munich-based film and media industry, to cul- mental music as well as a diverse range of ar- standing of contemporary culture and politics
tural institutions and also to film enthusiasts. tistic activities in the context of sound and club that are saturated by media technologies.
www.qffm.de cultures. www.transmediale.de
www.ctm-festival.de
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INTERACTIVE I FEBRUARY 2019 I POTSDAM
VR NOW CON INTERACTIVE I MARCH 2019 I HANNOVER
Explore exciting tech developments, passion- CEBIT
ate art projects and bold business ideas. VR
Now showcases a mix of regional and interna- CeBIT is the largest, most international event
tional projects, allowing a deep dive into this for the digital industry. Its unique combination
new technology and celebrating its greatest of exhibitions, conferences, keynotes, corporate FIND INFORMATION
advantages with a new VR award. events and lounges, make CeBIT the ideal envi- ON GERMAN
www.vrnowcon.io ronment for doing business and sealing deals.
www.cebit.de
XHIBITORS
INTERACTIVE I FEBRUARY - MARCH 2019 I HAMBURG
SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK
MUSIC I MARCH 2019 I BERLIN & DELEGATES
MAERZMUSIK – AT SXSW 2018
SMW hosts annual conferences on six conti- FESTIVAL FOR TIME ISSUES
nents, one of which is in Hamburg, curating
and sharing insights into how social media is MaerzMusik – Festival for Time Issues commits
changing business, society and culture. itself to exploring the phenomenon of time in
www.socialmediaweek.org/hamburg its sociopolitical, philosophical and artistic di-
mensions. In spite of the prevailing logic of the
event, the goal is to deepen experiences, to
ask questions anew, to develop ideas and to
facilitate re-encounters across the years.
www.berlinerfestspiele.de/maerzmusik
INTERACTIVE I MARCH 2019 I HAMBURG
ONLINE MARKETING
ROCKSTARS
This conference brings speakers from the in-
ternational online marketing scene on stage
where makers, founders and researchers can
tell their stories.
www.onlinemarketingrockstars.de/festival
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