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Popakademie
We arepeople who design
the future of music
Popakademie Baden-Württemberg - University for Music Business, Creative Industries and Popular Music
We arepeople who design
the future of music
Popakademie Baden-Württemberg - University for Music Business, Creative Industries and Popular Music

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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is an higher education institution and competence centre for the music and creative industries and their pop cultural scenes. By focusing its study programmes on popular music - in economic as well as artistic terms - it offers an academic education that is unique in Germany's public university landscape. Numerous successful careers of musicians and creatives have been founded here.

Parallel to its function as a teaching institution, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, as a competence centre, realises numerous projects in a regional, national and international context.


Johann Böhringer © Philipp Gladsome
01. July 2025

Popakademie alumnus Johann Böhringer becomes General Manager of IDOL

As of July 1, 2025, Johann Böhringer will be the new General Manager at IDOL, an independent music distributor that supports artists and labels worldwide. _ _ _
01. July 2025

Popakademie acts at Pinot & Rock

From July 2 to 6, the Pinot & Rock festival in Breisach am Rhein will once again be the stage for national and regional music highlights - this year's festival will once again feature acts from _ _ _
25. June 2025

Popakademie student Akryl is support for MINE

Former Master's student MINE is going on tour with her album “Baum” and will be supported by pop music design student Akryl. The first concert of the tour will take place on June 26 in _ _ _


01. July 2025

Popakademie acts at Pinot & Rock

From July 2 to 6, the Pinot & Rock festival in Breisach am Rhein will once again be the stage for national and regional music highlights - this year's festival will once again feature acts from _ _ _
01. July 2025

Popakademie alumnus Johann Böhringer becomes General Manager of IDOL

As of July 1, 2025, Johann Böhringer will be the new General Manager at IDOL, an independent music distributor that supports artists and labels worldwide. _ _ _
25. June 2025

Popakademie student Akryl is support for MINE

Former Master's student MINE is going on tour with her album “Baum” and will be supported by pop music design student Akryl. The first concert of the tour will take place on June 26 in _ _ _
20
Jul
Sunday Beats - Emre Yeşil
© Mehmet Ali Ergin
On Sunday, July 20th 2025 Emre Yeşil will be performing at Sunday Beats in Herzogenriedpark.

Emre Yeşil is an up-and-coming German-Turkish indie pop singer who bridges two worlds with his unique blend of modern pop melodies and cultural influences from Turkey. Born and raised in the Ruhr area, Emre has developed a deep connection to the diverse culture and music scene of the region. His music is a vivid reflection of his roots, which are anchored in both Germany and Turkey.

The concert starts at 3 pm and is included in the park admission.
Start
15:00
Herzogenriedpark, Mannheim
21 Jul

24 Jul
Summer Break Sessions
© Thorsten Dirr
Before the summer break after an eventful semester, there will be one more week of live music at the Popakademie from 21-24.07.2025.
From Monday morning to Thursday evening, Popakademie students will be taking their live exams. All open to the public with free admission!
Subject to change!
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