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TechScale Berlin: How Universities cultivate innovation
Jew Sparks meets Martin Schmidt, one of the cofounders of HomeMealDeal, who was awarded one of the six scholarships of Berliner Startup Stipendium. Read more
Sep 25, 2020
“I watched a lot of horror films about evil children.”
We speak with director Katrin Gebbe about her second feature Pelikanblut, which might be one of the German films of the year. Read more
Sep 24, 2020
This week at the kino: Literary classics, bird blood and (more) festivals
It’s been a lacklustre month for new releases, but that changes this weekend. Our film editor highlights the movies that should be on your radar, including what’s looking like one of the year’s best German films. Read more
Sep 24, 2020
Concerts & Parties
Clubs are closed, but radio captures Berlin’s music spirit
In times when live gigs are scarce, the sound of Berlin is perhaps best captured by the city’s ambitious independent radio stations. Our music editor travels from Lichtenberg to Hasenheide to survey the scene. Read more
Sep 7, 2020
Pop-Kultur goes virtual for 2020
The sixth edition of this annual festival has moved its excellent programme of concerts, films and panels online. Beginning tonight, here’s what you need to look out for. Read more
Aug 26, 2020
It's jazz week!
It's been a dry couple of months for lovers of live music - including Berlin's jazz community. Jazzwoche Berlin #2 (Aug 10-16) is coming to the recue: From August 10, the festival offers a mix of outdoor, indoor and online concerts and events. Read more
Aug 7, 2020
Help save Monster Ronson's, where karaoke is therapy
Most of Berlin’s bars have reopened, but a ban on indoor singing means one of the city’s best-loved spaces stays quiet. We hear about the Warschauer Brücke spot’s crowdfunding campaign to stay afloat. Read more
Jul 10, 2020
