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Many musicians rely on social media when it comes to communication, promotion, and growing their audiences. On the few popular platforms they are dependent on the given business practices and at the mercy of intransparent algorithms and their changes. While this dependency on a very small number of private platforms as communication infrastructures has always been problematic, many musicians currently struggle more than ever with the question of how to organize their communication, now that the biggest social media companies have pledged their allegiance to the new US government.
Is social media a reliable tool for musicians’ means of communication? What alternatives are there? Can musicians leave the platforms, or will the reduced attention make them irrelevant? What’s a good long-term strategy? What are ideas for diversifying communication strategies in music? What are experiences with online communities, chat groups, newsletters, radios, press outreach, offline communication etc.?
We look forward to discussing ideas and experiences of communicating as an artist, and to having a clearer orientation afterwards around how to approach outreach and communication in this day and age.
This community evening is co-curated by Ivo Sloman via our open call.
Panelists:
Steffi von Kannemann (she) - is co-founder of the Berlin music agency Better Things, who has been running the PR and marketing campaigns for Rosalía, Caroline Polachek, Mø, Aurora, a.m. Additionally Steffi is working on diverse projects, connecting international music players with Germany. She is giving workshops and speaking at conferences. Steffi was also co-founder of Parenthood in Music, the first initiative in Germany to improve the working conditions for parents in the music industry.
Zoë Mc Pherson (they) - is a French/northern Irish artist, performer, sound designer, spatial sound shaper, DJ, curator, and founder of SFX label & interdisciplinary conspiracy. Mc Pherson has developed an arc of accomplished albums and EPs. Alongside their releases, Mc Pherson has performed live and DJ'd at a steady stream of esteemed events and venues across the world, from Berlin's CTM Festival to MUTEK Mexico, The Hague's Rewire to Novas Frequências in Rio de Janeiro. Mc Pherson's own node within the global information exchange is SFX, a multimedia platform they founded in 2020.
more speakers to be announced soon
Moderation & Co-Curation:
Ivo Sloman (he / they) - is a Berlin- and Hamburg-based musician with a background in different media fields. Ivo also builds instruments, virtual ones – e.g. for NI’s sampler Kontakt – and real ones, one of which has already been played at Elbphilharmonie. Having been part of different bands and projects over the years, nowadays, Ivo mainly performs and produces dreamy electronic music under the moniker Korora, currently finishing the debut EP.
DJ
Make Like A Tree (he) is a quintessence of travels expressed in music and visuals created by Sergey Onischenko – an artist from Ukraine who is touring around the world and spreading his indie-folk tunes with a touch of non-conformism and beat generation ideas. Soundscapes of Make Like A Tree will bring you to inner worlds of nature, woods, mountains, and songs of whales on the bottom of the ocean. Usually performing as a live act, for us, Make Like A Tree will play a selection from his sublime vinyl collection.
Venue
The venue is the Refuge Worldwide event space/office at Niemetzstr. 1 at Böhmischer Platz in Neukölln, NOT the radio station / Oona bar on Weserstr.
Schedule
doors 18:30
Start discussion 19:00
DJ Set 20:30
End 22:00
We have to end at 22:00 at Refuge. For those interested in more conversation, we can move to a nearby bar afterwards.
Limited space.
To capture the attention of record labels amid their limited time, it's crucial to make your music stand out. Join us for a professional evaluation of your 3 songs demo to ensure it leaves a lasting impression on label A&R.
Constructive feedback will help refine your tracks and showcase your dedication and potential for success.
Maximize your opportunities by presenting a polished demo and pave the way for a thriving music career.
This will be a group session with max. 6 people.
Please send your Songs via mail beforehand preferably as a link or bring songs on a usb drive along.
Expert: Julien Saumande
Der Workshop richtet sich an alle Musiker*innen, die den nächsten Schritt in Richtung Professionalität gehen und aktuell an einem Release arbeiten oder kürzlich Musik veröffentlicht haben. Gemeinsam erarbeiten wir, wie man ein Release strategisch plant und worauf es dabei ankommt. Wir entwickeln einen beispielhaften Step-by-Step-Marketingplan und behandeln zentrale Themen wie Fördermittel- und Labelakquise sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit Booking- und PR-Agenturen.
Der Workshop vermittelt dir das nötige Know-how für eine erfolgreiche und professionelle Veröffentlichung deiner Musik. Du erhältst einen klaren Überblick über die wichtigsten Do’s & Don’ts im Musikbusiness und wertvolle Einblicke in essenzielle Musik-Marketing-Strategien.
Die Inhalte sind besonders für Musiker*innen gedacht, die noch wenig Erfahrung mit Releasestrategien und Musikmarketing haben. Aber auch wenn du bereits erste Kenntnisse hast, kannst du von spannenden neuen Insights profitieren.
Coach: Niklas Mündemann
Freelancing and starting your own business in music and music industry
Let’s calm the anxiety of having to do paper work and take away the fear of the Finanzamt by breaking down the essentials.
In this workshop we’re covering the basics of how to start a business or work as a creative freelancer in Germany.
We will go over the most important steps and terms in German and English for every future solo entrepreneur. We will talk about tax numbers and how to register your business, the difference between VAT and income tax, defining sexy tongue twisters such as Kleinunternehmer and Umsatzsteuererklärung.
What’s the best way to stay organized? What are the non-obvious tasks I need to consider and how can I outsource tasks I am not able to do?
How’s my time management and how can I learn the best project management skills?
What insurances should I consider and am I eligible for German social artist insurance “KSK”?
We will take some time to answer your individual questions after going over the following topics:
See you there!
Coach Eva Rölen
Our latest Music Pool Berlin Playlist is officially live with new sounds, fresh energy, and an inspiring mix of artists! 🌊🎶
Curated with love for the music community, this playlist brings together a diverse selection of tracks that resonate with our creative spirit. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration, deep musical discoveries, or just the perfect background tunes while working on your next project, we’ve got you covered!
From emerging indie gems to established favorites, this playlist reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of music we support at Music Pool Berlin. So plug in, hit play, and explore the soundscape with us!
🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform:
Want to be featured on our next playlist?
We’re always on the lookout for fresh sounds from the community! If you’re an artist or producer and want your music to be considered for our upcoming playlists, send us your tracks. Whether it’s your latest release or an undiscovered gem, we’d love to hear what you’ve been working on.
📩 Submit your music to: playlist@musicpoolberlin.net
Let us know what you think—what tracks are your favorites? Who should we feature next? Drop us a comment, share with your friends, and help us spread the love for independent music. 💜
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