c/o pop 2026 – Panels & Networking in Cologne

From April 15 to 19, 2026, c/o pop will once again become a central meeting point for the music industry in Cologne. As an interface between festival, convention, and scene, it brings together artists, industry professionals, and newcomers to discuss current developments, challenges, and trends. Music Women* Germany will once again be represented on site with its own formats and will specifically set impulses for more diversity, visibility, and structural change within the industry. Look forward to two events:

“FLINTA* & Friends” Networking Event (Reception)

FLINTA* & friends Networking presented by MEWEM, fæmm, Female Voice (BDKV), GEMA Women’s Network, Keychange, music is her passion, musicNRWwomen* & MusicWomen*Germany

April 16, 14:15–15:15 Beer garden at Herbrand’s / Networking Area A next to the venue

In addition to space for personal conversations, reunions, and new encounters, participants can expect an inspiring keynote that picks up on current perspectives from the creative industries and provides impulses for exchange and networking.

In a moderated networking session, you will get to know exciting new contacts in a short time. With cool drinks and a relaxed atmosphere, the FLINTA* & friends Networking brings together professionals from different areas of the industry. Invited are partners, alumni, friends, and allies of MEWEM, fæmm, Female Voice (BDKV), GEMA Women’s Network, Keychange, music is her passion, musicNRWwomen*, and MusicWomen*Germany — as well as anyone who is interested in exchange, solidarity, and new connections. You can find us between the small station building and the club in the beer garden at Herbrand’s. To participate, you need a c/o pop Convention ticket. Please register in advance here (https://tickets.infield.live/event/flinta-friends-networking-c-o-pop-convention-fomqvr) so we can plan better. More information is available here (https://www.c-o-pop.de/events/flinta-friends-networking).

Panel: Breaking the Barrier

In the panel “Breaking the Barrier,” Lina Burghausen, Julia Gröschel, and Die P discuss power structures, visibility, and perspectives in German rap and in the music industry. The focus is on questions such as: Who gets access to the stage — and why? What role do new platforms and narratives play? Is the industry really changing towards more diversity? The panel combines personal experiences with structural analysis and creates space for a differentiated examination of current developments. A deep dive between scene, activism, and industry reality. In addition, the panel “DE&I Under Pressure” will be curated by our board member Nadine Kiala.

We are also giving away 3 Convention tickets for c/o pop 2026 among our members. More information will follow shortly — stay tuned!