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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is a barrier-free building. The building has barrier-free access, the bus stop in front of the building is also barrier-free and therefore easy to reach by public transport. The Popakademie has a handicapped parking space, a handicapped accessible WC with a pull cord and emergency call switch, the doors are suitable for wheelchair users according to DIN18040 and can be operated by pushbuttons and are equipped with finger protection. A lift with Braille lettering and a stretcher are available in case of failure. In the house there are generous movement areas with turning possibilities and there are no thresholds. A pictorial description with common pictograms ensures easy orientation in the house. Ramps and fall protection are available for the stages. Additional ergonomic barriers for staff, students and visitors are available by appointment.

For all questions regarding accessibility in the house, please contact Alexandra Reiter Alexandra.Reiter@popakademie.de.

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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is an higher education institution and competence centre for the music and creative industries and their pop cultural scenes. By focusing its study programmes on popular music - in economic as well as artistic terms - it offers an academic education that is unique in Germany's public university landscape. Numerous successful careers of musicians and creatives have been founded here.

Parallel to its function as a teaching institution, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, as a competence centre, realises numerous projects in a regional, national and international context.


Timbreroots at the Sunday Beats 2025
17. June 2025

Sunday Beats in Herzogenriedpark: Popakademie acts live on stage

Since 2019, the Sunday Beats concert series has transformed Herzogenriedpark in Mannheim into a stage for musicians from the Popakademie on selected Sundays. Initiated by the artist agency KLINKT, the series offers young talents a platform to present their musical projects to a wide audience. The 7th edition of the joint concert series by Stadtpark Mannheim gGmbH and the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is also part of the celebrations for this year's “50 Years of Mannheim City Park” anniversary.


Marlo Grosshardt, Freude,emi x
10. June 2025

Three bandpool acts at the Southside Festival 2025

Big stage for Popakademie talents: Three acts from the current band pool generations 26 and 27 are on the program this year at the Southside Festival - one of the largest and most renowned festivals in Germany.


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22
Jun
Sunday Beats - Timbreroots
© Felix Bacher
On Sunday June 22nd 2025 Timbreroots will perform as part of Sunday Beats.

Timbreroots are one of the most promising bands on the indie folk scene with their unmistakable “Timbresound”. A mixture of polyphonic vocals, indie folk, alternative rock and Brit pop elements creates a captivating musical experience that appeals to fans of Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers. Frontman Benedikt Sanoll shapes the sound with his expressive voice and is supported by talented band members and unusual instruments such as marimba and banjo. Initial successes such as second place in “Music for the Next Generation” and the debut album “Numen's Dreams” have already put them in the spotlight. A new album and a European tour are planned for 2025, which will once again demonstrate the emotional depth and versatility of the band.

The concert starts at 3 pm and is included in the park admission.
Start
15:00
Herzogenriedpark, Mannheim
20
Jul
Sunday Beats - Emre Yeşil
© Mehmet Ali Ergin
On Sunday, July 20th 2025 Emre Yeşil will be performing at Sunday Beats in Herzogenriedpark.

Emre Yeşil is an up-and-coming German-Turkish indie pop singer who bridges two worlds with his unique blend of modern pop melodies and cultural influences from Turkey. Born and raised in the Ruhr area, Emre has developed a deep connection to the diverse culture and music scene of the region. His music is a vivid reflection of his roots, which are anchored in both Germany and Turkey.

The concert starts at 3 pm and is included in the park admission.
Start
15:00
Herzogenriedpark, Mannheim