Mannheim Reception at the 2026 Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg

“The ‘Meet the Mannheimers’ reception at the Reeperbahn Festival has become a staple event, as evidenced by the positive response it receives year after year. It also demonstrates that Mannheim, a UNESCO Creative City of Music and a hub for musical expertise and incubation, has become an indispensable part of the national and international music industry landscape,” says Dr. Matthias Rauch, head of the Creative Economy Cluster in the Department of Economic and Structural Development for the City of Mannheim.

“Without music, things get quiet. Without instruments, too. As an equipment insurer, we’ve been supporting the music scene for many years—not only as an insurance provider but also as a partner—and we’re happy to be where we can meet our target audience. The reception at the Reeperbahn Festival is a great opportunity for us to connect with interested parties and customers,” says Janina Klabes, I’M SOUND brand manager at Haus der Mannheimer Versicherung AG, one of the leading instrument insurers on the market.

“For the Popakademie, the Reeperbahn Festival is an important venue for bringing students, alumni, and partners together with the music industry. The music industry thrives on encounters, networking, and shared ideas. ‘Meet the Mannheimers’ offers the ideal setting for this. That’s why we’ve been committed to this event alongside our partners for many years,” said Michael Herberger, Business Director and Managing Director of the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, and Derek von Krogh, Artistic Director and Managing Director of the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg.

“Meet the Mannheimers” Reception at DOT CLUB, 20359 Hamburg
Wednesday, September 16th 2026 Reception: 8 p.m. to midnight