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Your EPK: The Full Package That Actually Opens Doors

The Indie Berlin Music Marketing Playbook — Week 3 Last week we talked about the one-sheet — your single-page snapshot for a quick introduction. This week we go one level deeper: the EPK, or Electronic Press Kit. Think of it as the one-sheet's more thorough older...

Introducing our new weekly WTF Politics

Welcome to the beginning of our series WTF Politics from indieBerlin where we take a weekly meander through what's happening in German politics, every Tuesday - especially for expats and internationals living in the fair city of Berlin! Because yes, it does get...

Grauzone Festival 2026 in Review: Three Days of Artistic Exploration and Indulgence

Grauzone Festival 2026 I Den Haag, NL I February 6-8, 2026 The word "festival" doesn't even begin to encompass the full Grauzone experience. It was rather a 3-day celebration of alternative, queer, punk culture, and the spirit of community; using music, art, and film...

“Berlin Short Film Festival” at Babylon: Amazing Shorts, Iconic Venue!

My entrance to the Babylon was as always, a historic and nostalgic experience. I don’t come to the Babylon often, but every time I enter into this legendary cinema, I feel as if I’m traveling back in time. The location and façade of the Babylon evoke greatness and...

Bandcamp bans AI songs + brings back Bandcamp Fridays

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Bandcamp Takes a Stand: Putting Human Creativity First - plus Bandcamp Fridays! While Bandcamp looks ahead to an expanded 2026 schedule, the platform is also clarifying where it stands on one of the music...

The 14th Berlin Short Film Festival at Babylon THIS weekend!

14th Berlin Short Film Festival / 26 films, 2 days, 1 venue / 6-7 February 2026 in Berlin Venue: Babylon Cinema We Love Cinema! From the 6th to 8th February, the 14th edition of the Berlin Short Film Festival will take place at the Babylon Berlin Cinema.Opened in 1929...

SOLD OUT: Grauzone Festival 2026 Takes Over Den Haag THIS Weekend!

Grauzone, one of Europe's most acclaimed gatherings focusing on the connection between film, music, and art, returns for 3 days to Den Haag from February 6th to February 8th! As usual, paying special attention to young/emerging talents as well as more established...

Building a Killer Instagram Presence: A Musician’s Guide to Social Media Growth

Hey there, fellow music makers! This week, we're focusing on the world of Instagram. That magical platform where visuals meet your music and where fans can get a glimpse into your world. I know what some of you are already thinking: "Not another 'just post...

“British Shorts Retrospective” Event Review: German Premiere of “Scala!!!”at Sputnik Kino

“The Scala had magic. It was like joining a club – a very secret club, like a biker gang or something … they could show films uncut because they had memberships, well that’s insane! It’s like they were a country club for criminals and lunatics and people that were...

The One-Sheet: Your Music Career’s Secret Weapon (That Takes 30 Minutes to Make)

Hey there, fellow music makers! This week, we're diving into something that might seem mundane but is absolutely crucial for your DIY music career: creating a killer one-sheet. Think of it as your musical resume, but cooler and without the corporate jargon. 📄 Download...

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