Thinking of hitting up Reeperbahn Fest this year? If it’s your first time, don’t stress! Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know before you go, including how to schedule a meeting with someone from our team…

Let’s Connect at Reeperbahn Festival & Conference!

When: September 18-21

Where: Hamburg, Germany

About Reeperbahn

Going down in Hamburg, Germany from September 18th to the 21st, Reeperbahn Festival is a music festival and conference with tons of events centered around the progressive music marketplace. People from all over the world gather together to experience live concerts, networking events, showcases and so much more.

If you attend the conference, you’ll experience:

• Access to the Conference programme (sessions, networking, awards)
• Access to the public programme (concerts, showcases, literature, film, etc., subject to capacity)
• Access to the Reeperbahn Festival Lounge (incl. delegates bar)
• Free local public transportation (HVV), valid on the selected Festival day/ days for one trip to the event area and back in the HVV section A-F.
• Access to the password protected Delegates Database
• Public transport (HVV) for arrival and departure

If you’re looking to experience great music, learn about music production and creation, and meet like minded creatives in the music industry at a beautiful European location, this one’s for you.

📚 In addition, Ana Maria Garcia, A&R Associate at Symphonic, will be participating in a workshop at the event on September 20th! See the details below…

Where: Arcotel Onyx Hotel, Suite 615

When: September 20th, 1pm-2pm

Inside the Mind of an A&R: What they look for when signing tomorrow’s talent. // Uncover the secrets of the music industry with a deep dive into the mind of an A&R. Learn what makes an artist stand out, the qualities that catch a distributor’s attention, and the strategies to build a successful music career. This workshop is your backstage pass to understanding the music business and positioning yourself for success.

How To Prep

The first thing you should do is look up all the acts expected to play during the event. Be sure to find out where your favorites are playing and check out where they’ll be in relation to wherever you’re staying for easy travel each day. When it comes to the conference, you’ll want to bring all the networking essentials like business cards, a notebook, a pen, some merch items if you have ’em, and whatever else you typically bring to a networking event. Aside from those, some comfy shoes are recommended. Be prepared to explore from all the showcases at the conference to the live shows all around the city.

I cannot stress this enough… GET THE REEPERBAHN APP. With it, you get everything important at a glance. Program info, ticket shop, map, capacity indicator, and a bunch of other features. You can even listen to the artists and bands attending and create your personal festival schedule. Most importantly, you can activate push notifications to stay up to date at all times. // Click these links to get the app for iOS or Android.

Traveling Tips

• The public transportation system in Hamburg is great. Be sure to do your research on where to catch busses or trains and how to get tickets before you go to ensure easy traveling.
• Bring sunscreen and water with you everywhere you go.
• Even in the summer it’s going to be chilly most of the time you’re there, so pack/dress accordingly.
• Learn some basic German phrases.
• BE ON TIME. It’s extremely impolite to be late anywhere, but especially in Germany.

Want to meet up?

To request a meeting with someone from our team, please fill out this form.

In the meantime, get your tickets right here.

See you there!