🎶 Welcome to our monthly "Discover Berlin" Playlist(s) 🎶

We decided to give something back to you and give you the opportunity to be featured on our Playlist(s) to spread your music to a wider audience. Our monthly curated playlists on Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube are here to showcase your talent and connect you to more listeners.

How it works?

• Monthly Playlists: We feature up to 30 handpicked tracks every month across our Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube playlists. Each playlist spotlights fresh releases from emerging artists, giving them a platform to shine.

• You can be on a playlist once every three months to give everyone the opportunity. 

• Submission Guidelines: Do you have an upcoming release? Submit your track LINK to playlist@musicpoolberlin.net by the 20th of each month for consideration in the upcoming playlist. We're always on the lookout for fresh sounds and exciting talent. Please also send direct links to your Song/Video and which platform you want to be featured on.

Why did we choose the following services?

• Spotify: Despite its challenges, Spotify remains the go-to platform with the largest user base for music streaming.

• YouTube: Video content continues to captivate audiences, making YouTube an essential platform for music promotion. We embrace diversity and recognize the power of visuals in enhancing the music experience.

• Tidal: With a commitment to fairer payouts for artists, Tidal stands out as a streaming service that values creators' work. By featuring your music on Tidal, you'll not only reach listeners but also receive a higher compensation.

Join us on this musical journey as we support and celebrate independent Berlin artists and also get to know our growing community on a deeper level. 

Together, let's make your music heard! Submit your tracks today and let the world groove to your beats. 🎵🌟

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In a collaboration with WISE festival & think tank, Music Pool Berlin invites you to join us for an exploration of AI tools for musicians. Which tools are out there, how do they work, and what are experiences with using them in creation, distribution, marketing etc.? The conversation will open the WISE evening programme at Fluxbau, with a reception and a long night of concerts and DJ sets. The evening brings together music tech and AI x music people, alongside with artists and people in the music business .. so if you are interested in connecting with people who work in AI x music or music tech, this may be an opportunity.

Panel Discussion: How artists can use AI to win 1,000 true music fans

19:00 - 20:15 (the panel starts at 19:00)

This conversation explores how AI is reshaping the music industry, from analyzing fan data to optimizing content for deeper engagement. It highlights AI's role in music production and artist development, offering artists new avenues for creativity and brand building. By automating tasks and unlocking new insights, AI helps artists connect with fans on a personal level, transforming casual listeners into dedicated super fans, and empowering artists to push creative boundaries and accelerate their careers.

We look forward to speaking with:

Jovanka v. Wilsdorf, AI Song Contest DIANA

Chris Wieduwilt, The AI Musicpreneur

Josh Savage, Artist

Free entry. Limited capacity. Please register here to participate: Here!!

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After the discussion, there will be concerts and performances with Gotopo, Harriet Davey, Nadav Sivan, Slix, Benzii and a Local Suicide DJ set, running until 4 am.

DIY Booking - all you need to know to book your first tour

Gigs are fun and can be an essential building block for a successful music career. In addition, concerts still represent a great financial opportunity - if you know how to plan them smartly and successfully. Unfortunately, however, the topic of "booking" is a headache for many artists. This workshop aims to change that: Because with the right plan and a few good tools, booking can also be fun! But how do I find the right venues and concerts for me? How do I formulate a booking email? And once the date is set - what now? Together, we will create a solid battle plan that will prepare you for the upcoming concert season ;) I'll also share lots of general tips and tricks that I've learned over the years.

•    Research → How do I find the right concerts / venues for me?
•    How do I create a sustainable list with all the important information about potential locations?
•    Preparation is everything → How do I create a good "EPK"?
•    How do I create a booking email? (Blank email draft in the workshop as an example)
•    It gets concrete: The first contact + follow-up strategies
•    Clarify parameters (negotiate fee; ask for all relevant information)
•    As soon as the gig is confirmed: Create a booking / touring checklist (my checklist as a freebie for all participants)
•    General tips & tools

Coach: Florentina Fien

You've recorded your first songs - but what now? Especially before the artist's debut (but also with every subsequent release!), there are many things you should consider in order to lay the foundations for a smart and sustainable music career right from the start. But what assets - apart from the music - do you need for a successful release? How much time do you need to plan for and what resources can you use to make your first single a success? Together we will create a solid plan and get an overview of all the tools that can help you to successfully tackle this and all other releases!

1. Set a release date and create a schedule

2. Clarify rights/splits between the parties involved (contractually if necessary)

3. Register songs with collecting societies

4. Compile release assets (list as a freebie)

5. Search for distribution (DIY vs. label) + upload song

6. Create/update website / relevant social media profiles

7. List of helpful tools for the release

8. Prepare merch if necessary (and print)

9. Plan a release party if necessary (e.g. also as a live stream)

10. Pre-produce content + create marketing/promotion / social media plan

11. Day of the release: To Dos

12. After the release: What do I need to consider in the days/weeks after the release?

Coach: Florentina Fien

Diese Workshopreihe ist eine tolle Chance innerhalb einer begleiteten 3 wöchigen Reihe, den Weg des kreativen Prozesses in einer Gemeinschaft zu durchlaufen. Du entwickelst innerhalb von 3 Wochen deine Idee, deinen Song, dein Festival, dein DJ Set oder deinen Karriereplan als Künstler:in.

Angefangen von der Ideensammlung, zur Entwicklung und Produktion bis zur Fertigstellung. Das besondere hierbei ist, dass du diesen Weg nicht allein für dich gehst, sondern in einer Gemeinschaft. Du profitierst dabei vor allem durch ein permanentes Feedback und Austausch mit anderen sowie einem inspirierenden Gruppengefühl. An was du genau arbeitest, ob allein oder in einer Gruppe, bleibt dabei dir überlassen. In diesem Mentoring Programm geht es darum, sich aus seiner Comfort Zone zu bewegen und etwas neues auszuprobieren, neue Impulse zu bekommen und deinen Weg des kreativen Prozesses gemeinsam kennenzulernen. Der gesamte Prozess wird in einem ganzheitlichen Ansatz betrachtet und inhaltlich wie auch aus einer psychologischen Sichtweise von Fabian Ristau (psy. Berater und Artist) begleitet. Nebenbei lernst du andere Akteur:innen der Berliner Szene kennen und knüpfst Kontakte für dein Netzwerk. Lass uns anfangen!

Workshop Inhalte:

Teil 1: Grundlagen legen, Ideen sammeln - Aufmerksamkeit, Offenheit, Klarheit und innerer

Antrieb, Ideen auswählen, weiterentwickeln und explorieren.

- Einführung in das Thema "Von 0 auf 100 - Von der Idee zum Ergebnis"

- Input der Schlüsselelemente: Aufmerksamkeit, Offenheit, Klarheit und innerer Antrieb

- Erklärung, wie diese Elemente den kreativen Prozess beeinflussen - besonders in der ersten Phase des Sammelns

- Vorstellung von bewährten Konzepten zur Sammlung von Ideen

- Konzepte einer positiven (gewaltfreien-)Gruppenkommunikation und Ideenaustausch

- Bildung von Kleingruppen

- Individuelle Zielsetzung -> wie setze ich mir nachhaltige Ziele? Was ist der Weg zum Ziel?

- Vorstellung von Tools und Methoden zur Ideenverarbeitung und Weiterentwicklung

- Einführung von Tools zur besseren Strukturierung und Selbstorganisation

- Eigene Verhaltensmuster erkennen und deren Verständnis im kreativen Prozess

- Identifizierung von möglichen Blockaden/Störungen und Strategien zu ihrer Überwindung

- Diskussion über Feedback und wie es die Ideenentwicklung beeinflusst

Ziel bis Teil 2:

1. Möglichst viele Ideen sammeln ohne sie zu bewerten

2. Mit möglichst vielen Ideen experimentieren und daraus die besten Ideen/Idee herausfiltern

Teil 2: Die Finalisierung, Selbstorganisation, Disziplin, Ängste und Perfektion

- Reflexion über die Entwicklungsreise der Ideen

- Einführung in Methoden der Prozess- und Organisationsoptimierung (Selbstmangement,- Disziplin etc.)

- Betonung des Selbstwertgefühls und Umgang mit Ängsten während des Finalisierungsprozesses

- Vorstellung von Konzepten zur Vollendung und Umsetzung der Ideen

- Anregung zur Entwicklung einer individuellen Umsetzungsstrategie

- Deep Learning Process - was ich aus den gemachten Erfahrungen für die Zukunft lernen kann

(Die Kunst, Fehler zu machen)

Ziel bis Teil 3: Durchlaufen der Produktionsphase und Finalisierung der Idee(n).

Teil 3: Präsentation und Austausch, Außendarstellung, Selbstwertgefühl

- Präsentation der Ergebnisse der Ideen

- Methoden zur besseren DIY Außendarstellung

- Netzwerkarbeit verstehen (lernen) - Wie funktioniert sie? Was kann ich tun?

- Austausch über die Erfahrungen und Herausforderungen während des gesamten Prozesses

- Geben von konstruktivem Feedback und Unterstützung für zukünftige Schritte

- Diskussion über mögliche Kooperationen und Weiterentwicklung der Ideen

- Abschluss des Webinars mit einer Zusammenfassung der Reise "Von 0 auf 100"

- Bereitstellung von Ressourcen für die weitere persönliche Entwicklung im kreativen Bereich

Ziel: Ein individueller „Goldstandard“ des eignen kreativen Prozesses und ein nachhaltiger und gesunder Umgang des eignen Selbstverständnisses als Künstler:in

3 Teile: 

07.05. 14 - 18 Uhr

14.05. 14 - 18 Uhr

21.05. 14 - 18 Uhr

Coach: Fabian Ristau

The life of a musician involves many responsibilities: manager, administrator, designer, promoter and so on. For our music to be heard, it also has to be presented in a variety of media, and that means giving it a visual identity.

This workshop is therefore aimed at musicians who are looking to create graphic consistency in the presentation of their musical project on their own. The aim of this workshop is to help you establish a roadmap for the creation of your designs, to introduce you to free and practical tools, and to develop strategies for maintaining consistency and faithful representation of your musical project.

Using examples I've created for my own projects or for other music practitioners, we'll set up a step-by-step approach so you can apply it to your needs. How do you achieve a design that represents you, your project and your values? How do you simplify things while remaining effective when there are so many possibilities?

During the first part of the workshop, we'll all work together to create a coherent visual design for the release of an imaginary artist's EP. Then, building on this collective experience, each participant will reflect on these questions and begin to create their own graphic identity.

Coach: Aude Langlois