There's Music in the Air! Berlin remains the epicenter of Germany's music scene. The German capital's pull for the music industry is undiminished.

  • About 13,800 people work in the music sector (2008)
  • Home to music corporations like MTV, DEAG, Bechstein and Universal as well as independent labels and service providers
  • 10 renowned orchestras, two major concert halls, four opera houses, four musical and revue theaters
  • Since 2010: Berlin Music Week,  featuring a trade fair and festival (Popkomm is now integrated into Berlin Music Week.)
  • Venues of all sizes: Bars and clubs, theaters and concert halls, outdoor stages and arenas
  • Enthusiastic audiences for concerts, festivals and award ceremonies
  • Diverse club culture (with an emphasis on techno, electronica and hip hop)
  • Strong ties to film and television, print media, multimedia, art, culture, fashion and design
  • A vibrant industry environment, where people in the sector meet regularly and all of the major music industry associations have an office

Music industry in Berlin

Music industry in Berlin
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