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 “Populism and Extremism.”

On Tuesday, December 16, cultural sociologist Dr. Anna Schwenck will speak on populism and music. Her research focuses on popular music and food as material for populist and national performances, and her new research project examines the extent to which moral capital is becoming more important for social advancement, self-optimization, and the search for meaning—under the conditions of a globally strengthening flexible capitalism. In the winter semester 2025/2026, she will be a postdoctoral fellow in the Sociology Department of the Institute for Eastern European Studies at Freie Universität Berlin.

Participation in the talk 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.