As we wrap up the semester, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us improve courses, resources, and overall student support.
We’ll be handing out the End of Semester Survey in class, but for those who aren’t able to attend, you can complete it online using the link below.
Find it HERE
Deadline: Wednesday, December 24th
From All Sides, Catalyst’s annual Spatial Sound Forum, returns 5–7 March 2026 and the open call for submissions is officially open.
This year’s edition brings together students, alumni, professionals and partners to explore the creative, technical and cultural edges of spatial audio. Through performances, installations, talks and experiments, the forum aims to strengthen Berlin’s spatial sound community and highlight spatial audio as a space for learning, exchange and innovation.
Our 2026 theme, Gradients of Ma, considers the subtle shifts between sound and silence, but responding to the theme is optional. You’re welcome to submit any work you’re currently developing.
We’re inviting proposals for:
If you have a project, idea or piece you’d like to share, we want to hear from you.
Join us in shaping this year’s Spatial Sound Forum!
Just a quick update about our Christmas Break plans. The facilities will be completely closed from Monday, December 22nd, to Thursday, January 1st.
From January 2nd to January 23rd, we’ll be open on weekdays only, from 10am to 6pm. Once classes resume on January 25th, we’ll be back to our regular hours.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much, and enjoy the holiday season!
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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
🔥 Save the date on RA
Volunteers needed: We are seeking helping hands for this event including awareness, setup/pack down, stage crew, catering and more! All volunteers will receive 3 drink tokens, tote bag and a meal on your shift. Anyone helping with the pack down shift will receive a hoodie! Fill out THIS form by Thursday 6 December
Market last call: If you'd like to sell clothes, music or film gear, vinyl, artworks, baked goods, clothes ore more - Fill out THIS form. Deadline is December 5
Artwork: moryas
As our student community grows each year, we want to make sure we're welcoming creatives who share our values – curiosity, care, courage and a willingness to grow.
That’s why we’ve created the Catalyst Community Referral Programme: a simple way for current students and alumni to help friends, peers and collaborators find their place at Catalyst.
/// Our goal
Every year, we receive more applications from students around the world. We want to make sure that those who find us through our own community are recognised and supported because when someone comes here through someone who already knows what Catalyst is about, we know they’ll most likely be a great fit for our community too.
/// How it works
When someone you refer applies to a Catalyst degree course and completes their first year of study:
Vouchers can be used across a curated selection of online stores, services or learning experiences. It’s a shared thank-you — for choosing each other, and for growing this space together.
Every student can refer up to 4 people per academic year. That means earning up to €1,000 in vouchers!
🔥 Access THIS link for further details and referral form!