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Kulturelle Infrastrukturen unter Druck - Ein Gespräch mit Kulturschaffenden über digitale Ressourcen, Kunstförderung und gesellschaftliche Rahmenbedingungen

Eileen Möller — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:13:31 +0000

Montag, 26 Mai, 2025 - 18:45

re:publica, Station Berlin - Stage Speak Up / Rede mit

Sprache:

Englisch

Wir freuen uns, auch in diesem Jahr wieder mit einer Gesprächsrunde auf der re:publica vertreten zu sein:

Als Kulturschaffende, Musikerinnen und Künstlerinnen sind wir auf bestimmte Infrastrukturen angewiesen – soziale Medien, Streaming-Plattformen, Auftrittsorte oder öffentliche Förderprogramme machen unsere Arbeit oft erst möglich. Doch in einer Zeit, in der sich große Social-Media-Konzerne in den USA klar politisch positionieren, in der hierzulande Kultur- und Sozialbudgets zunehmend gekürzt werden und Künstliche Intelligenz ohnehin schon die eigene Musik aus den Playlists verdrängt (auch wenn Streaming-Dienste für das gros der Kreativen noch nie wirklich funktioniert haben), wird deutlich: Auf viele dieser tradierten Strukturen ist kein Verlass mehr. Und mit der schleichenden Normalisierung rechter Positionen – auch in Deutschland – dürfte sich das auch in der Verwaltung kultureller Infrastrukturen, wie z.B. bei den Förderinstrumenten, immer stärker bemerkbar machen.

Doch was folgt daraus? Welche Infrastrukturen funktionieren noch, worauf sollten wir uns besser nicht mehr verlassen – und was kann weg? In diesem einstündigen Gespräch, moderiert von Andrea Goetzke und Eric Eitel von Music Pool Berlin, nehmen wir den Zustand kultureller Infrastrukturen gemeinsam mit Expert:innen aus dem Kunstbetrieb, sowie Musikschaffenden und unter die Lupe. Wir fragen: Welche alternativen Plattformen, Orte oder Finanzierungsmodelle gibt es bereits? Lassen sich bestehende Strukturen umnutzen oder reformieren – oder müssen wir ganz neue aufbauen? Wie können wir Systeme gestalten, die gerecht, belastbar und zukunftstauglich sind – für unsere künstlerische Arbeit und für eine offene Gesellschaft? Und vor allem: Wie wollen wir selbst Infrastruktur denken und machen?

Mit:

Frauke Boggasch beschäftigt sich in ihren Arbeiten mit den Widersprüchen der Kunstproduktion. Neben der Malerei sind Film und Text bevorzugte Medien, um über Erlebtes und Erinnerung nachzudenken und sich mit Fragen der Herkunft, der Klasse und des Zugangs zum Kunstsystem auseinanderzusetzen. Mit ironischen Selbstinszenierungen kommentiert sie die ewigen Vorstellungen des Künstler*genies und interessiert sich insbesondere für japanische Underground-Kultur. Zudem ist sie eine der beiden Sprecher*innen des bbk berlin (berufsverband bildender künstler*innen berlin).

Anita Richelli is a booking agent and concert promoter based in Berlin. She works under her own company: brighter agency. Originally from Verona, she started organizing gigs during high school, in her own DIY place called Casetta Lou Fai. Later, she joined Interzona, a cultural association in her hometown, where she was responsible for the music program and communication. In 2012, she spent some time at Rex Cultural Centre in Belgrade, Serbia. In Berlin since 2010, she has worked for different booking agencies, promoters and festivals, beside working as independent promoter. Since 2022 she is in charge of booking for the showcase part of Most Wanted: Music, Berlin's most important music business event.

Vincent Bababoutilabo ist ein in Berlin lebender Künstler und Autor. Zu seinen Arbeiten gehören der Audiowalk „ZurückERZÄHLT“, der 2022 mit dem 1. Platz des Audiowalk-Awards ausgezeichnet wurde, sowie das Album „Rosa Shakur“ der gleichnamigen Band. Als Sideman ist er im Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra aktiv, welches 2025 für den Deutschen Jazzpreis nominiert wurde.

Moderation: Eric Eitel & Andrea Goetzke

Für den Zugang zur Veranstaltung ist ein re:publica Tagesticket erforderlich. Wir verlosen 15 re:publica Tickets über Music Pool Instagram.

Im Anschluss legt das a2n_soundsystem Musik auf und ihr könnt euch bei Drinks und Musik kennenlernen und austauschen.

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Karriereplanung

Nachhaltigkeit

Technology & Innovation

Finanzierung & Förderung

Infrastrukturen

digitale Infrastrukturen

Räume

Finanzierung

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Current developments in generative AI from musicians' perspectives

Eileen Möller — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:09:53 +0000

Donnerstag, 15 Mai, 2025 - 16:00

Pfefferberg, Haus 13, Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119 Berlin

Sprache:

Englisch

In this Music Pool community late afternoon, we look into current developments in generative AI technologies and their applications in music, and discuss them from the perspective of musicians. What does a current reality check look like? What changes?

The session will have two sections:

One section will explore the practical and creative uses of generative AI as a musician. Using genAI for AI-human co-creation and expanding creativity, and finding ways to work and deal with the AI black box. We will consider the usage of big platforms and commercial tools versus using custom software.

And one section will explore the regulatory, legal and financial questions concerning generative AI from musicians' perspectives. When media become more and more interactive and fluid with generative AI, how does that change ideas of authorship and copyright? When every song is at the same time an instrument for users to build on and work with, what new organizational frameworks do we need for creative economies? And how do music platforms use generative AI? What kind of technologies are currently being developed, and who drives their developments and what interests shape them?

We look forward to our conversation with:

Zachary Cooper (Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is a legal scholar, filmmaker and musician, whose research programme focuses on techno-regulatory incoherence when applying copyright law to emerging forms of Generative AI-enabled media. He examines the ways in which Generative AI technologies are able to, sometimes subtly, subvert and confound foundational legal tenets, and how techno-regulatory incoherence is exploited to emancipate emergent tech from the control of the law. He served as Co-Editor of the European Journal of Law and Technology and as Editor-In-Chief of the Amsterdam Law Forum. He recently completed a research programme at the Weizenbaum Institute where he organised an international workshop bringing together leading IP scholars and creative GenAI pioneers to bridge gaps in contemporary scholarship with near-future-state technology.

Leslie García (Microhm) - is an experimental sound artist, electronic music producer, and creative technologist, whose work bridges the worlds of contemporary art and electronic music. Through installations, performances, and sonic explorations, she investigates the intersections between sound, science, and technology. Her moniker Microhm is a sonic exploration of a plethora of genres and experimental electronics, weaving deep textures and pulsating rhythms. With releases on Infinite Machine, Terminal, Static Discos, Umor Rex, and Detroit Underground, her work bridges club dynamics with immersive soundscapes, shaping a unique narrative within contemporary electronic music.

Organizational Details

This Music Pool conversation is organized in partnership with the WISE conference at Pfefferberg. Join us with free entry for drinks at 16:00, so we can get together for the conversation 17:00 – 19:00. There will also be a WISE reception / networking afterwards, where you can meet more people working in music tech, if you are interested.

16:00 - Meetup with drinks, WISE conference area
17:00 - Conversation with Leslie & Zachary, Haus 13
18:00 - Q&A @ Balkonraum Pfefferberg
19:00 - End & walk over to WISE BY NIGHT with whomever is interested to hang out longer

For those of you who would like to attend the full WISE conference, there is a 50% discount code for the Music Pool community WISEMusicpool25 that you can enter when purchasing your ticket.

Here is the free ticket for just our event.

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Sharon Tova Levi

Eileen Möller — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:22:38 +0000

Songwriting

Technology & Innovation

Vocals

YouTube

Spotify

Sharon ist eine eklektische Musikerin mit klassischem Hintergrund, eine Künstlerin, Sängerin, Songwriterin, Pianistin, Komponistin, Produzentin und Sounddesignerin. STLs Kunst kombiniert ethnischen Jazz, Elektro und klassische Elemente. Tiefe Wurzeln multikultureller musikalischer Einflüsse treffen auf die moderne Welt der neuen israelischen Musik. Geboren 1985 in Tel Aviv, Israel, freundete sich Sharon bereits im Alter von sechs Jahren mit dem klassischen Klavier an. Musik ist ihre Muttersprache. Sie ist Gewinnerin des Rock Rimon Wettbewerbs und Absolventin der Jerusalemer Musikakademie. Sie tourte erfolgreich mit ihren Alben SHINY STUFF und MAKOM, die unter dem Label Nana Disc veröffentlicht wurden, mit Unterstützung von ACUM, der Gesellschaft der Autoren, Komponisten und Musikverleger in Israel und der Nationallotterie MIPHAL HAPAIS. Ihr Song MADANIM kam in die „Best Of The Week“-Playlist von Apple Music. 2019 gewann Sharon den ACUM Songwriter Award und wurde eingeladen, beim Piano Festival Tel Aviv zu spielen. Neben ihrer Solokarriere unterrichtet, produziert und komponiert Sharon Musik. Sie veröffentlicht derzeit ihr drittes Studioalbum auf Hebräisch, hat ein englischsprachiges Album in Arbeit und schreibt an einem irakischsprachigen Projekt.

Tova Levi

Sample Packing: Turn your tracks into an additional income stream

Eileen Möller — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:06:47 +0000

Montag, 9 Dezember, 2024 - 14:00

House of Music, Revaler Str. 99, RAW Gelände

Ivy Teresa

Sprache:

Englisch

Preis:

22 €

Creating and releasing Sample Packs can be a rewarding process for artists, giving both new life to existing work, and developing an additional income stream. On platforms like Splice and Bandcamp and everything in between, electronic artists can release sample packs made of their own sounds and share them with the world. In this workshop, participants will turn one of their own tracks into a themed sample pack ready to be packaged and sold. Participants will have the option of sharing their sample packs with the other workshop participants.

Target audience: Intermediate music producers curious about how to make their own unique and distinctive sample packs

Workshop requirements: Participants to bring a laptop with a DAW installed, headphones, and a recent original track from which to make samples out of.

Content: Participants will be walked through the technical and conceptual considerations of creating a cohesive and unique sample pack from their existing work. This will include hands-on time within which to process and package the samples, as well as legal considerations and an overview of potential marketing opportunities and vendors.

Workshop

Production

Technology & Innovation

Sampling

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Ivy Teresa

Eileen Möller — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:58:53 +0000

Production

Soundbranding & Soundesign

Technology & Innovation

Networking

Éclat Crew

Ivy Teresa aka Yvois is an Aotearoa (New Zealand)-born, Berlin-based producer of warm, wonky beats and singer of moody aural treats. Armed with a collection of dusty guitar pedals, warbling tape machines and a smattering of found sounds, she creates chill electronica and low key grooves in her treetop home studio. She is the founder of Éclat Crew Berlin – a collective of female, trans & non-binary electronic music producers, and an independent music educator and event curator.

Teresa

Empowering Musicians in the Digital Era: Web3 Unleashed

Eileen Möller — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:03:39 +0000

Montag, 23 September, 2024 - 14:00

House of Music, Revaler Str. 99, RAW Gelände

Josh Savage

Sprache:

Englisch

Preis:

22 €

Overview:

This workshop, curated and led by myself, Josh Savage, seeks to demystify the power of web3 technologies in reshaping the music industry. As Europe's leading expert in web3 music, I bring a unique perspective, bolstered by my direct experience in leveraging these technologies to significantly advance my music career. This includes self-funding tours and securing opportunities to perform with notable artists such as Robbie Williams and Snow Patrol.

Key Workshop Highlights:

Web3 in Music – An Introduction: A comprehensive overview of how blockchain and NFTs are crafting a new paradigm for artists, underscored by my journey and the substantial impact it's had on my career.
Case Study – "Love Letters" NFT Collection: Insight into how this project mirrored the revenue of 50 million Spotify streams, showcasing the immense potential of web3 for artists.
Global Digital Community Building: Strategies for leveraging web3 to cultivate a loyal fanbase, centered around the principle of "1000 true fans". This concept emphasises the importance of a smaller, dedicated audience over a vast, superficial follower count, demonstrating a viable path to independence and success.
Practical Tools and Platforms for Musicians: From creating a MetaMask wallet to navigating platforms for music NFT releases, this segment will arm attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to actively engage with the web3 space.
Empowering Artists Through Innovation: Focusing on how web3 enables artists to maintain creative control, own their IP rights, and develop direct, meaningful connections with their audience.

Aims of the Workshop:

My goal is to inspire and empower artists to explore new, innovative career paths using web3 technologies. This workshop is designed to provide musicians with a blueprint for achieving independence, financial viability, and creative freedom in the digital age.

Attached to this email, you'll find my CV, outlining my experiences and achievements that underscore my leadership in the web3 music space. I'm eager to delve into these topics with the Music Pool Berlin community, guiding them through the evolving landscape of the music industry.

I look forward to discussing this proposal further and exploring how we can collaborate to make this workshop a reality. Thank you once again for considering this initiative. Together, we can illuminate a new path for artists, showcasing a future where they can thrive independently and creatively.

Workshop

Technology & Innovation

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Josh Savage

Eileen Möller — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:33:19 +0000

Artist Development & Management

Selbstmanagement

Technology & Innovation

Booking

Promotion & Marketing

Networking

Josh Savage is an indie singer-songwriter and pioneering force in the web3 music space, recognised as one of Europe's leading experts in leveraging blockchain technologies for artistic empowerment. With a rich background in the music industry, Josh has toured globally and shared stages with prominent artists like Robbie Williams and Snow Patrol. His groundbreaking "Love Letters" NFT collection, which achieved revenue equivalent to 50 million Spotify streams, exemplifies the transformative potential of web3 for independent musicians. Based in Berlin, Josh also leads Sofar Sounds Berlin, fostering a vibrant community of artists and fans. His innovative approach to digital community building and his commitment to artist independence make him a sought-after voice in the future of music.

Savage

Workshop •• Sampling as a Creative Tool for Songwriters

Eileen Möller — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:10:12 +0000

Montag, 3 Februar, 2025 - 14:00 bis Dienstag, 4 Februar, 2025 - 18:00

House of Music, Revaler Str. 99, RAW Gelände

Asaf Eden

Sprache:

Englisch

Preis:

35 €

Creating is hunting.

Hunting for sounds, hunting for beats, hunting for inspiration. This workshop is intended for songwriters and artists who wish to explore sampling as a creative tool. In the workshop Asaf Eden will share his unique workflow, developed in over 15 years of working with samples both live and in the studio. Following Marshall McLuhan´s saying that “the medium is the message” we will see how sampling offers an unconventional , often anti-establishment way of creating music that resonates pioneering movements in modern art. We will “hunt” for samples together and create the foundation for our own sample library. This workshop combines theory and hands-on practice. It is recommended to bring a laptop and headphones.

For whom?

The workshop is intended for creative people who wish to explore another avenue of expression and familiarise themselves with sampling, conceptually and technically. There is no need to have experience with sampling or to own a sampler.

By who?

Asaf Eden is the songwriter and producer known as Ryskinder. For more than a decade of musical activity he has been using samplers both live and in the studio.

In two Parts:

03.02. start 2 pm

04.02. start 2 pm

Workshop

Production

Songwriting

Technology & Innovation

Advanced

Beginner

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Asaf Eden

Eileen Möller — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:05:10 +0000

Production

Technology & Innovation

Performer, poet, video artist and music producer Asaf Eden was born in Jerusalem in1983. He has been fusing experimental sampling and traditional songwriting In more than a
decade of musical activity under the moniker Ryskinder. His musical career saw the release of 7 studio albums on different international labelsand extensive touring the Middle East and Europe, including as support for Mac De Marco, Dirty Beaches and Psychic Ills, he is currently living and working in Berlin.

Eden

How artists can use AI to win 1,000 true music fans

Andrea Goetzke — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:30:09 +0000

Dienstag, 14 Mai, 2024 - 18:45

Fluxbau, Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin

Sprache:

Englisch

Preis:

0 €

In a collaboration with WISE festival & think tank, Music Pool Berlin invites you to join us for an exploration of AI tools for musicians. Which tools are out there, how do they work, and what are experiences with using them in creation, distribution, marketing etc.? The conversation will open the WISE evening programme at Fluxbau, with a reception and a long night of concerts and DJ sets. The evening brings together music tech and AI x music people, alongside with artists and people in the music business .. so if you are interested in connecting with people who work in AI x music or music tech, this may be an opportunity.

Panel Discussion: How artists can use AI to win 1,000 true music fans
19:00 - 20:15 (the panel starts at 19:00)

This conversation explores how AI is reshaping the music industry, from analyzing fan data to optimizing content for deeper engagement. It highlights AI's role in music production and artist development, offering artists new avenues for creativity and brand building. By automating tasks and unlocking new insights, AI helps artists connect with fans on a personal level, transforming casual listeners into dedicated super fans, and empowering artists to push creative boundaries and accelerate their careers.

We look forward to speaking with:

Jovanka v. Wilsdorf, AI Song Contest DIANA

Chris Wieduwilt, The AI Musicpreneur

Josh Savage, Artist

Kathleen Kinzel, Management & Marketing

Free entry. Limited capacity. Please register here to participate: Here!!

After the discussion, there will be concerts and performances with Gotopo, Harriet Davey, Nadav Sivan, Slix, Benzii and a Local Suicide DJ set, running until 4 am.

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Artificial Intelligence

music technology

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