Announcements

AI, Learning & Student Experience at Catalyst

by Dani Breslin -

Catalyst is investigating how AI is shaping learning, creativity, and student life — we want to hear from you.

Please take this short survey about how AI affects your learning, creativity, and wellbeing. It asks about your experiences, feelings, concerns, and what support you’d find helpful. Responses are anonymous unless you choose to share contact details.

Time to complete: 5–6 minutes.

Take the survey here: AI, Learning & Student Experience at Catalyst


End of Year Celebration + Award Ceremony - Open Call

by Samaquias Lorta -

We'll soon be celebrating the end of the academic year and for this day to be a memorable experience, we need you to be a part of it!

Our largest event of the year takes place on Friday 22 May ☀️

We want to showcase works from all programmes. If you've got something creative to share, whether it's a movie, visual art piece, acting performance, installation, live visuals or any other form of expression, we want to hear from you. We are also seeking musical artists such as singer/songwriters, live electronics, DJs and more, for transporting listening experiences and of course, for dancing.

Along with showcases and a party, we’ll be recognising your growth as artists and individuals with a special awards ceremony (The Catties), so we’re looking for entertainment for that as well!

/// Apply
By filling out this form you are submitting your work for consideration. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee everyone a spot, as there are limited performance times. A team of students and staff members are in charge of curating this beautiful event with quality and variety.

  • When: Friday 22 May
  • Where: Catalyst (specific locations TBA)
  • Applications close: April 28 (earlier submissions given priority)
  • Submit HERE
Please ensure that you include the following with your submission:

  • Sample of your performance
  • Social media links
  • Artist picture
  • Links to additional online material (SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Vimeo, website etc.)
  • The more material you provide, the better your chances of being selected.
Collaborative and/or site-specific projects are welcome. Please reach out to hannah@catalyst-berlin.com if you have an idea you would like to explore before submitting ☀️

Hear Now 2026 by Neumann – April 1 at House of Music

by Hannah Deans -

Hi everyone, 

You are all invited to this year’s edition of Hear Now by Neumann, an event designed for budding artists, up‑and‑coming producers, sound technicians in the making and future music business actors. 🎧

SAVE THE DATE 

  • April 1, 2026
  • 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • House of Music, Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin

The event is designed for music and music business students and alumni, offering insights into today’s music landscape, talks, demos, track feedback sessions, one‑on‑one consulting, and networking opportunities with fellow emerging creatives. 

Neumann will also be hosting a giveaway with the 3x chance of winning our open-back mixing headphones NDH 30 + our new RIME software. Don’t forget to check this out! ✌️

Attendance of the event is free of charge; every attendee must register via Eventbrite herewhich also features the full program - including the soon‑to‑be‑announced lineup. So stay tuned! 🔥

We look forward to welcoming you! 

The Neumann Team

Join the Line-up: Piano Day 2026 Last Call

by Samaquias Lorta -

To celebrate the 87th day of the year, we are hosting an all-day takeover at Funkhaus Berlin. Combining the intimacy of an NPR Tiny Desk-style session with a live social reception, this is a day to connect and experiment within our very own K4 and P2 studios.

We are looking for performers, composers, and behind-the-scenes collaborators to help us bring this vision to life. All participating artists will receive high-quality audio and video recordings of their work.

🎹 Submit HERE - Deadline 20 March

We are currently casting for:

  • K4 Studio: Live performers for 30-minute streamed sets on our baby grand.
  • P2 Studio: Composers to showcase MIDI-based works on the Disklavier.
  • Helping Hands: Enthusiastic volunteers to support our technical and guest teams.

/// Call-out

To celebrate Piano Day this year, we're organising an all-day onsite event consisting of two rooms; K4 and P2.

K4 Studio - Baby Grand Piano
We're looking for two artists to complete the line-up in our K4 Room. A set of 30 mins is required which will be streamed live as part of international PD celebrations. Please submit anything you feel is appropriate and can be played on a baby grand piano, along with a stereo channel of audio (laptop etc.).

P2 Studio - Diskalvier
We're looking for artists who have composed pieces with the Disklavier to send in pieces that can be used to showcase this wonderful instrument in P2. The idea is to  have the artists send in MIDI files and accompanying audio files so this can be an ongoing circle of installations that happen throughout the day in Studio P2.

Helping Hands - Volunteer
We are looking for help in the studios alongside technicians and artists. This can include moving equipment or helping support our guests. Use the form below to let us know if you'd like to help from behind the scenes.

Piano Day Poster

This Space is Ours

by Hannah Deans -

This Space is Ours
Catalyst’s Annual Community Event for International Women’s Day

On Wednesday 11 March, the students of Catalyst invite you to an evening created by and for our community.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we gather to listen, collaborate and celebrate the creative force that already exists between us. So often we are asked to speak, explain, push and carry. This evening offers something different. A space to connect, to share work and to stand alongside one another in creativity and strength.

From workshops and performances to film and DJ sets, the programme unfolds across the evening, shaped entirely by our student community. Share via DICE

Line-up

  • The Body as a Narrator – workshop
  • Expanding Circles – interactive performance
  • Belonging – one woman show
  • Anna Pančenko – performance
  • Paoline Magnus – performance
  • Lipschutz + Aiela – performance
  • Mira – DJ set
  • The Wounded Grace – documentary screening

Wednesday 11 March
17:00–22:00
Catalyst, Funkhaus

Join us. This space is ours.

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