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and say hi!

Popakademie bands live on stage!

At the "Work in Progress Club" the students of the Department of Popular Music present their current projects.

Admission is free.

On Saturday, October 18, two acts from the Popakademie will be performing on stage right next to St. Peter and Paul Church.

5 p.m.: Finja & Band
6 p.m.: Daniele Puccia

In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2025/26 winter semester, three talks will be held on the topic of “Music, Populism, and Radicalism.”

Participation is free of charge.

This year the Nachtwandel invites you to art, music and culture in Mannheim's Jungbusch harbour district.

The Bandpool will also open its doors on October 24th and 25th and will present current Bandpool bands and a few specials. That means this weekend there will be good music on two evenings in the Popakademie!

Every November, drummers and percussionists from different cultures around the world gather at the Popakademie for the World Drum Festival to make music, exchange ideas, and network. In a mix of workshops, masterclasses, panels, and concerts, world-class soloists present themselves to an interested professional audience. They showcase the current state of affairs in the international drum and percussion scene.

This year's participants include: Felix Lehrmann (drums), Jost Nickel (drums), Claus Hessler (drums), Theresa Stark (drums/hybrid), Diego Pinera (drums/percussion), Murat Coşkun (framedrums).

WORLD DRUM FESTIVAL PROGRAM
1:30 p.m. Welcome Room 001
1:45 p.m. Masterclass Forum 1
2:45 p.m. Masterclass Forum 2
4:00 p.m. Masterclass Forum 3

From 6:00 p.m. Concert
With Lilo Prochotta (drums / hybrid), Felix Lehrmann (drums), Jost Nickel (drums), Claus Hessler (drums), Vanessa Porter (percussion), Theresa Stark (drums / hybrid), Diego Pinera (drums / percussion)

In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2025/26 winter semester, three talks will be held on the topic of “Music, Populism, and Radicalism.”

Participation is free of charge.

In cooperation with the Popakademie, the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts is presenting the POPLÄND Award for the first time. Three categories (live act, live music venue, producing) will each receive €10,000 in prize money. Further information to follow.

Experience the current generation of the Bandpool and take a look behind the scenes of our newcomer program Bandpool. LIVE & LOUD!

Admission to the concert is free!

Popakademie bands live on stage!

At the "Work in Progress Club" the students of the Department of Popular Music present their current projects.

Admission is free.

Beats & Sound of the producing students! The line-up of the Producer's Club consists of students from the Pop Music Design bachelor's programme and the Popular Music master's programme with a focus on Producing/Composing Artist.

Admission is free.

In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2025/26 winter semester, three talks will be held on the topic of “Music, Populism, and Radicalism.”

Participation is free of charge.

Popakademie bands live on stage!

At the "Work in Progress Club" the students of the Department of Popular Music present their current projects. The Popakademie choir will also be on stage on December 17.

Admission is free.

The Producer's Club is entering the next round with beats and sounds from producing students! The lineup consists of producing students from the bachelor's program in pop music design and the master's program in popular music with a focus on producing/composing artist.

Admission is free.

Popakademie bands live on stage!

At the "Work in Progress Club" the students of the Department of Popular Music present their current projects.

Admission is free.

Experience the Popakademie students on stage during their concert exams!

Admission is free.

February 15th is the Popakademie's info day.

On this day, the Popakademie offers lectures and information about studying at the Popakademie as well as study advice from staff, lecturers and students.
In addition, the Info Day provides insights into the Popakademie's project and competence areas.