Get ready to experience Germany’s most promising emerging artists at ZEITGEIST – New German Talent Showcase at The Great Escape Festival!

This year’s lineup brings a dynamic cross-section of Germany’s emerging music scene to the stage. From disco-infused electronic pop to gritty indie rock and bold genre crossovers, the selected acts capture the energy of Germany’s contemporary music scene. This is your chance to discover the next wave of German talent!

Before the showcases begin, we invite all delegates to enjoy free drinks and delicious vegan hot dogs at the ZEITGEIST Reception at 11:30 a.m., hosted by German pop music funding organisations (Musicboard Berlin, popNRW, RockCity Hamburg, Verband für Popkultur in Bayern, German Music Export by Initiative Musik gGmbH).

We look forward to meeting you at Patterns to enjoy great music, refreshing drinks, delicious vegan hot dogs and the ocean view with you! Each of the acts will also be performing a second time in the core program of TGE in case you REALLY can't make it on Friday.

The shows are open to all delegates and festival ticket holders. The reception is open to delegates only.

Learn more about the artists and partners via our Linktree.

The venue is accessible to wheelchair users. More information on the venue’s accessibility can be found on the venue website.

TIMETABLE UPSTAIRS

11:30 AM – ZEITGEIST Reception (delegates only)

12:30 PM – David Bay

01:30 PM – SOBI

02:30 PM – CECI

03:30 PM – Blush Always

TIMETABLE DOWNSTAIRS

12:15 PM – Lawn Chair

01:15 PM – Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys

02:15 PM – Letters Sent Home

03:15 PM – Jules

HOSTS

German Music Export by Initiative Musik gGmbH
Musicboard Berlin GmbH
Pop NRW - Nachwuchsförderung für junge Musiker:innen in NRW (Landesmusikrat NRW)
RockCity Hamburg e.V. - Zentrum für Popularmusik
VPBy - Verband für Popkultur in Bayern e.V. / BY.on

PARTNERS

Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media
Hamburg Ministry of Culture and Media
Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion Berlin

ZEITGEIST – Reception and New German Talent Showcase