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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.


Ziggy HasArdeur and Konstantin Gropper
02. June 2026

Alumni compose the soundtrack for the second season of “Achtsam Morden"

After alumni Ziggy Has Ardeur and Konstantin Gropper composed the soundtrack for the first season of the Netflix series “Achtsam Morden,” the team was also commissioned to create the music _ _ _
02. June 2026

Paula Carolina & Sara Holzwarth were guests at the Open House

On June 2, artist Paula Carolina and her manager Sara Holzwarth were guests at the Open House at the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg. _ _ _
26. May 2026

A Song for the State's Anniversary

Baden-Württemberg will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2027. To mark this occasion, the state is still looking for a suitable birthday song. All residents are invited to participate in the _ _ _


02. June 2026

Paula Carolina & Sara Holzwarth were guests at the Open House

On June 2, artist Paula Carolina and her manager Sara Holzwarth were guests at the Open House at the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg. _ _ _
02. June 2026

Alumni compose the soundtrack for the second season of “Achtsam Morden"

After alumni Ziggy Has Ardeur and Konstantin Gropper composed the soundtrack for the first season of the Netflix series “Achtsam Morden,” the team was also commissioned to create the music _ _ _
26. May 2026

A Song for the State's Anniversary

Baden-Württemberg will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2027. To mark this occasion, the state is still looking for a suitable birthday song. All residents are invited to participate in the _ _ _
10
Jun
Popakademie Talks at Marchivum
In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2026 summer semester, three talks will be held in cooperation with the University of Mannheim and the Marchivum on the topic of “Music in Mannheim.”

On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, the Popakademie Talks will take place at 6 p.m. at the Marchivum, featuring Klaus Hiltscher, Peter Seiler, and representatives from the Milk Club, who will discuss music venues in Mannheim. Afterward, Klaus Hiltscher—Mannheim’s oldest DJ—will spin some tunes as we enjoy drinks together.

Participation in the talk is free of charge.
Start
18:00
Marchivum Mannheim
17
Jun
Work in Progress Club
© Sebastian Weindel
Popakademie bands live on stage! At the “Work in Progress Club,” students from the Popular Music department present their current projects.

Admission is free.
Start
20:00
Popakademie, Hafenstr. 3, Raum 001
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