September 2025
Our last summer on Weserstraße, and it's the final edition of the annual Oona
Bar summer hangout. Don't miss! Holding it down with the music we've put together a fine selection of Refuge Worldwide residents, including Blurry Vision, Christophe Darbouze, Kira Joanna, Mez, Ratchet Berlin, Mr. Redley & Richard Akingbehin, Sueya and TRUL:L There will be food outside from Kroque, competitions to win merch and drinks, plus a tasty cocktail specials list backed by the lovely folks at Monkey Shoulder. This starts nice and early, is family friendly, and of course free of charge to come chill on the street with us. We'll also be giving away some Refuge Worldwide merch and guest list to our beach party during the afternoon.
November 2025
Navigate the world of music distribution with industry insight from iMusician.
/// Overview
Join us for an evening dedicated to the essentials of music distribution with iMusician. Designed for music students, emerging artists, and professionals, this session will explore how music moves through today’s digital landscape.
/// Topics include
- The role of Digital Sound Processors (DSPs) and streaming/download platforms
- The current state of the music market
- Essential legal considerations
- Practical promotional strategies
/// Guest speaker
Carlos Cordero, Catalyst alumnus and team member at iMusician, a Zurich- and Berlin-based digital music distributor supporting independent artists worldwide. Presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session.
/// Why attend
Gain a clear understanding of the business side of music and take away practical insights from someone who has successfully bridged study and industry.
/// More about iMusician
Based in Berlin and Zurich, iMusician is a digital music distributor empowering independent artists and labels worldwide. Founded in 2008 with a mission to reshape the music industry, iMusician provides the tools artists need to grow their careers and make an impact. The company distributes music to over 200 platforms—including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music—and offers services ranging from promotion and mastering to artist support and expert mentorship.
Navigate the world of music distribution with industry insight.
Join us for an evening dedicated to the essentials of music distribution.
Designed for music students, emerging artists and professionals, this session will explore how music moves through today’s digital landscape.
Topics include
- The role of Digital Sound Processors (DSPs) and streaming/download platforms
- The current state of the music market
- Essential legal considerations
- Practical promotional strategies
Guest speaker
Carlos Cordero, Catalyst alumnus and team member at iMusician, a Zurich- and Berlin-based digital music distributor supporting independent artists worldwide. The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session.
Why attend?
Gain a clear understanding of the business side of music and take away practical insights from someone who has successfully bridged study and industry.
More about iMusician
Based in Berlin and Zurich, iMusician is a digital music distributor empowering independent artists and labels worldwide. Founded in 2008 with a mission to reshape the music industry, iMusician provides the tools artists need to grow their careers and make an impact. The company distributes music to over 200 platforms—including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music—and offers services ranging from promotion and mastering to artist support and expert mentorship.
December 2025
Join us for a modern twist on Shakespeare's classic comedy, where drama meets humor in unexpected ways.
Welcome to Messina—reimagined in the colorful, energetic world of the 1980s. In this fresh take on Shakespeare’s comedy, romance and rivalry collide as two very different pairs navigate love, pride, and a whole lot of witty banter. With buzzing friendships, clever schemes, and the occasional burst of drama, the story follows a lively community where nothing is ever quite as it seems.
This production brings the play’s humor and heart into a contemporary 80s setting, where misunderstandings, surprises, and sharp tongues keep everyone on their toes. Sit back and enjoy the ride—there’s much ado ahead.
ONE NIGHT ONLY SPECIAL: 11TH OF DECEMBER - 11 DANCE SOLOS
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Adam Ferreira
Cast: Andrè Lindell Seisay, Beatriz Almeida, David Antonyan, Faye Karadima, Isi Navarro, Lilia gabbro, Luz Schaefer, Maia Maurin, Nadia Magdalena Róg, Natasha Jabbour Boag and Vincenzo Pio Cavallo
Step with us into a realm born of timeless literature- only this time, the stories take unexpected turns.
…Have you noticed any strange hankies lying around?
The wuthering Yorkshire Moors have become more mysterious than ever before since the disappearance of Jane Eyre, Elizabeth Bennett, Cathy Earnshaw and Jo March. As their rejected suitors go on the hunt for them, the women prepare for battle.
Saddle up and hold on tight, as this theater production is filled with enchanting songs and thrilling dances by your most beloved literary characters. And perhaps you might find some seduction and betrayal along the way…
They fight, and the battle begins; There, On the Moors, Now.
Presented in the context of the Second Year showcase
Tickets can be found HERE
SECOND NIGHT SPECIAL: 10 DANCE SOLOS!
Written by Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Stephanie Lebolt
Fight choreography by Sebastian Weissbach
Cast: Ray Blu Martin, Greta Iaccarino Idelson, Dúna Pálsdóttir, Julia Podjacka, Mariana Ramírez Arzt, David Muscat, Aliza von Heland, Michael De Paola, Eleonora Marranzini, Ísak Leó Kristjánsson
This Experimontag is presented by re:natura, a not for profit artist collective, music label and experimental laboratory with a clear, shared vision.
re:natura explores animals, plants, landscapes, celestial bodies and natural phenomena in the critical tradition of naturalists and sound futurists.
https://www.instagram.com/label.re.natura/
Elisabeth Coudoux
Contemporary Music / Cologne
Sound research and personal expression have been reflected in contemporary music since the mid-19th century.
Elisabeth Coudoux finds answers in this spectrum through the analysis and further development of movement patterns on the historical instrument, the violoncello.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0S8w6bZJI1jSZuMsLMXog
https://www.instagram.com/elisabethcoudoux/
Samaquias Lorta
Sound Art / Berlin, Earth
Soil is not inert matter; it is archive, transmitter, and cradle of growth.
The performance transforms dirt, gravel, and sand into sonic filters and instruments, layering them with cello, electromagnetic hums, and noise.
The composition unfolds like a ritual: burial becomes transmission, decay becomes transformation, silence gives way to rooted sound.
https://samaquiaslorta.cargo.site/
https://www.instagram.com/samaquiass/
SurfSolaire
The DJ sets explore experimental electronic and instrumental ambient
soundscapes from the 2000s, inspired by pioneering IDM, Dub, Glitch, and
Ambient artists like Autechre, Seefeel, Oval, Christian Fennesz, and
many more. Blending these styles with contemporary avant-garde
electronic music from Africa and the Arab World, SurfSolaire creates a
surreal atmosphere featuring hypnotic, haunting textures and intricate
rhythms.
ArteKino Festival returns for its tenth edition, streaming 12 European films across 32 countries from 1–31 December 2025 on arte.tv and ARTE Cinéma YouTube. The festival highlights bold emerging voices in cinema and awards a €10,000 prize to the best film.
As part of this year’s celebrations, we’re hosting a special guest talk + Q&A with nominated film director Aislinn Clarke, discussing her film Frékawa (trailer). Join us on Wednesday 10 December at 18:30 for an insightful session on her creative process and the journey behind the film.
Both the talk and the screening will be preceded by a brief info session about the Catalyst Filmmaking Challenge, Berlinale & FEST, where we’ll outline what to expect and how to get involved with them all.
BODY OF WORK at STUDIO1111 is a 270° showcase series where leading visual artists present their most defining creations, immersing the audience in their signature/everchanging (virtual) worlds.
Each event features artist interviews in printed format and a talk, offering rare insight into the stories, processes, unpacking the hacks, and ideas behind their work, plus+ a sprinkle of future-flavored trivia.
🌎 PROGRAM 🌎
20:00 OPENING
21:00 ARTIST TALK (hosted by Amelia McConville)
22:00 ARTIST PERFORMANCES
22:15 ALEXANDRA CARDENAS - LIVE CODE SET
22:30 ROBERT HENKE - MUSIC SET
23:00 KAY ITTING x KISSKISSKK - SALVAGED MEDIA SET
00:00 VANI VACHI
🌎 ARTISTS 🌎
ALEXANDRA CARDENAS (Live Coding, Algorave)
JUMOKE FERNANDEZ (AI, AR, Immersive)
KAY ITTING (Mediamorph, E-Werk, Digital Club Visuals)
ROBERT HENKE (Monolake, Ableton)
🌎 DJs 🌎
VANI VACHI
(RSO, Tresor, Fold, Pornceptual, ADE, Whole Festival)
Additional Support by:
VOJD, DEFASTEN, ANTONIA ANGEL (Studio1111)
AMELIA MCCONVILLE
𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋 Entrance fee at the Door
10€ (regular)
8€ (students)
Azul - Dance Performance by Eva Robayo
Our final Atmosphères of the year features an audiovisual act and a dance performance, bringing movement, sound, and light into experimental dialogue to shape a multisensory space for reflection. An intimate closing of a chapter, and an opening toward what comes next. Limited presale. More tickets are available at the club. A presale ticket does not guarantee entry, and the club reserves the right to refuse admission. In case of refusal, the ticket price will be refunded via RA (excluding fees). Please note that the non-smoking regulations apply in the club. Smoking is only allowed in the designated outdoor area.
It's time!
Our annual winter celebration is coming in hot with a fresh new line up, winter markets and the usual creative happenings that turn our space into something magical.
It’s a simple plan: good music, good company, winter vibes. Bring your friends, meet new ones and help us close out the year on a warm note.
/// Line up
Anika Maculangan
Eleonor Bianchi
Elizaveta Abramishvili and Dachy Yu
Haverdi
KASI
Mert Bimpasi
Mike De Paola
Skeleton
Zunesha
⛄ Christmas markets will include clothes, baked goods, vintage items and sculptures.
🏓 Small Balls Club will have their ping pong setup indoors!
🔥 Save the date on RA
January 2026
Six days of workshops and events on creative restoration and rejuvenation with Berlin industry professionals for creatives and artists.
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