THIS STAGE IS STILL AVAILABLE, AND WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU TO FILL IT

🎤 Berlin, today we're not holding a lottery—we're giving away a stage. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

We’re looking for an artist who can win a wild card for a gig at the LISTEN TO BERLIN: YOUTH Showcase as part of the Most Wanted: Music Club Festival. Together with the Berlin Music Commission and Most Wanted: Music, we’re opening up the lineup once again to new voices from Berlin’s young music scene 💥

On November 4, the House of Music on the RAW grounds will become a hub for young artists: two stages, 13 up-and-coming bands, and partners such as BIMM University Berlin, Local Heroes, ALBE Festival, SRH University, and many more. The number of applications shows just how sought-after these spots are: Over 600 acts from more than 76 countries have applied, plus 361 Berlin-based artists through LISTEN TO BERLIN. That’s nearly 1,000 submissions, and there’s still one wild card spot left 🎸

Here's what you need to bring:

🎂 All band members are between 14 and 25 years old

📍 You're based in Berlin

🎧 You'll be playing a live set of your own songs, not covers

✨ You submit an original song that is ready for release—either unpublished or not released before April 1, 2025

✍️ For minors, we need the consent of their legal guardians

You can apply until September 30. ⭐️

On October 3, we'll post a small selection of applicants on Instagram—and people can vote in the comments to decide who gets the spot 💜

You can find more information here! 

🗓️ Showcase: Wednesday, November 4, 2026—the slot lasts 30 minutes

📍 House of Music, RAW Complex, Berlin-Friedrichshain