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Cupra City Garage Berlin
Aaron-Bernstein-Platz 1
Berlin, Berlin, 10117
Germany

Agnes Chung

Agnes Chung, with over 15 years of music industry experience, specializes as a product manager for metadata and promotion platforms. Holding degrees in musicology and computer science, she founded the AI-driven music search startup musicube in December 2019. Now part of Songtradr, Agnes is on the Strategy & Innovation team, exploring new technologies, contributing to the MusicWorx accelerator program, and serving on the board of the Hamburg Music Business Association.

Felipe Sanchez Luna

With over a decade at Kling Klang Klong, Felipe Sanchez Luna excels in sonic innovation and interactive digital arts. Specializing in immersive audio experiences, his team creates environments where sound is the main character, engaging audiences interactively. Their award-winning projects blend music production with cutting-edge technologies, fostering unique auditory journeys where every listener becomes a co-author of the experience.

Henrik Schwarz

Henrik Schwarz is an internationally renowned music producer and composer known for his eclectic blend of electronic, classical, and jazz music. With over 100 releases since 2002 on major and independent labels, Henrik has remixed tracks for legendary artists like Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Coldplay. His dynamic live performances and collaborations span global music cultures, working with artists such as Mari Boine, Emanuel Jal, and Kuniyuki Takahashi. Henrik has graced prestigious stages including the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Barbican Hall in London, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. He runs his own record label, Sunday Music, and is an innovator in music software development, collaborating with Yamaha, Ableton, and Native Instruments. Passionate about pushing musical boundaries, Henrik's projects like "Plunderphonia" and "Skripted Orkestra" continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Josh Savage

Josh Savage, a trailblazer in independent music, began his journey inspired by 'Into The Wild,' embracing adventure and music. London-born and Paris-raised, he toured the world through couchsurfing, playing soulful songs in living rooms and building a dedicated fan community. With over 700 shows on four continents, he has sold out headline shows and shared stages with legends like Robbie Williams and Snow Patrol. His melodies have garnered 10 million Spotify streams, BBC Radio 2 airplay, and a presence at festivals like SXSW. Now based in Berlin, Josh blends his emotive sound with pioneering blockchain steps. His 'Love Letters' collection is the UK's leading Music NFT collection by an independent artist. Committed to community, Josh's story showcases meaningful connection and resilience in music.

Kissen

Kissen is a multifaceted artist who delves deep into a world of sensuality, darkness, and allure, transcending traditional genre boundaries. With the successful release of her mesmerising EP 'Homesick' in January 2024, Kissen has been captivating audiences across Europe while preparing her upcoming debut album

Laura Wesseldijk

Laura Wesseldijk earned her PhD in 2018 from the Biological Psychology Department at Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, focusing on risk factors for psychiatric problems in children. As a behavioral geneticist, she pursued postdoctoral research at the Karolinska Institute, studying gene-environment interactions in musicality and the link between music and mental health. Currently, Laura is a Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt am Main and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Amsterdam UMC.

Maikel

The 23-year-old artist from Murnau, currently based in Berlin, is the first signing at Futura, the label of hitmakers Miksu/Macloud. Born in Munich and raised in a children's home, Maikel discovered his passion for music inspired by artists like Kanye West and Asap Rocky, creating songs on an old laptop. His perseverance paid off in 2022 with successful collaborations and the hit "Winterlove," leading to his signing with Futura and a promising future in 2024, including his first solo tour. In 2023, he joined the Miksu/Macloud Festival Tour, performing on major stages across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With artist collaborations like Makko and Trettmann, Maikel's journey is one to watch.

Matthias Röder

Dr. Matthias Röder is an award-winning musictech visionary and director of the Beethoven AI project. He co-founded and manages The Mindshift, a consultancy on creative leadership and innovation strategy. Matthias is a board member of the Karajan Foundation and Managing Director of the Eliette and Herbert von Karajan Institute, as well as a trustee of the Mozarteum Foundation. He founded the Karajan Music Tech Conference and Classical Music Hack Day series. With Seda Röder, he co-founded the Sonophilia Foundation. Matthias has received numerous accolades, including an Effie Bronze and the Game Changer Award from the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce. A sought-after speaker and lecturer, he has taught at Harvard, St. Gall, and Salzburg University. He holds a PhD in music from Harvard and is an alumnus of the Mozarteum University Salzburg.

SKALA

Berlin-based SKALA is a visionary music producer, vocalist, and DJ aiming to catalyze emotional openness, which she dubs "eSKALAtion." Blending classical piano skills with modern electronic music, her soundscape features organic percussions, glitchy elements, and synthesized leads with heavy bass lines and airy melodies. SKALA's distinctive style, combining dark and light contrasts, has captivated global audiences and been featured on labels like Innervisions and Stil vor Talent. In 2023, she co-founded the label Amaeo with Theologos, aiming to introduce innovative music and support emerging artists. SKALA's international presence includes performances at major venues and events such as Off Sonar in Barcelona, Klein Phonix in Istanbul, and Electric Brixton in London, as well as tours across India, Central America, Europe, and the Middle East.

TribalNeed

Sharp melodies, melancholic sounds, and ancient rhythms tell the story of this 'Electro Nomad’ and his journey between the European electronic scene and Afro-Australian tribal grooves. Tribalneed, with his mystic live-looping performance, has reached international recognition thanks to a sincere, no-compromise, no-DJ, no-computer, spontaneous creation that manifests a completely original approach to electronic composition: a must-see live show.