Germany
Beats and Brilliance


Germany stands at the heart of music history, from classical masterpieces to global techno and underground culture.
Germany stands at the heart of music history, from classical masterpieces to global techno and underground culture.
Germany stands at the heart of music history, from classical masterpieces to global techno and underground culture.


Germany has produced some of the world’s most renowned composers (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms) and remains a centre of classical music. In the 20th-century it also pioneered electronic music (e.g., Kraftwerk) and today hosts one of Europe’s largest music markets.
Germany has produced some of the world’s most renowned composers (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms) and remains a centre of classical music. In the 20th-century it also pioneered electronic music (e.g., Kraftwerk) and today hosts one of Europe’s largest music markets.

Germany has produced some of the world’s most renowned composers (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms) and remains a centre of classical music. In the 20th-century it also pioneered electronic music (e.g., Kraftwerk) and today hosts one of Europe’s largest music markets.
TRADITIONAL GENRES
The musical heritage that has defined generations.
The musical heritage that has defined generations.
Classical
Flamenco
Classical
Volksmusik / Brass band traditions
Volksmusik / Brass band traditions
Schlager
Schlager
Oompah / Bier-fest folk music
Oompah / Bier-fest folk music
modern GENRES
Today’s most popular and evolving sounds
Today’s most popular and evolving sounds
Techno / Electronic dance music
Techno / Electronic dance music
Techno / Electronic dance music
Hip-hop
Hip-hop
Rock / Heavy Metal
Rock / Heavy Metal
Pop
Pop
The club culture in Berlin’s techno scene has been officially recognised by Germany’s cultural heritage agencies.
The club culture in Berlin’s techno scene has been officially recognised by Germany’s cultural heritage agencies.
POPULAR ARTISTS
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
Rammstein
Rammstein
Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Scorpions
Scorpions
Lena Meyer‑Landrut
Lena Meyer‑Landrut





Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
Rammstein
Rammstein
Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Scorpions
Scorpions
Lena Meyer‑Landrut
Lena Meyer‑Landrut





Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
Rammstein
Rammstein
Paul van Dyk
Paul van Dyk
Scorpions
Scorpions
Lena Meyer‑Landrut
Lena Meyer‑Landrut





POPULAR SONGS
FESTIVALS & Culture
current large electronic music festivals in Berlin
current large electronic music festivals in Berlin
longstanding festival for new music (since 1921)
longstanding festival for new music (since 1921)

