Fortune Teller is a platform for Berlin emerging and mid-level artists and the music professionals around them to acquire the necessary guidance and tools to export their music and build their career internationally.
Our Services
Roundtables
For artists managers and industry professionals who are interested in developing their skills about export strategies and international artist development.
Artist sessions
Individualised consulting sessions for export-ready bands and solo acts
based in Berlin with international career goals.
We are running this pilot project between June and December 2024 during which 5 roundtables and 12 artist sessions will take place. These events have limited capacity, and we will select projects that align with our expertise.
THIS IS THE FIRST OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION FOR EVENTS SET IN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER 202 IS NOW CLOSED.
WE WILL DO A SECOND OPEN CALL IN AUGUST FOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024.
Facts & FAQs
Requirements
Fortune Teller is aimed at local newcomers and more established artists in the Berlin scene who have taken the first steps toward a professional career (have released music, played concerts and have a basic understanding of the music business) and who aim at expanding their career internationally with realistic ambitions; and to independent music professionals looking to expand their knowledge and network outside of the German market. Our focus is on the independent local pop scene and alternative music.
Phase 1
During the first phase of this project, there is an open call for participation ending on June 16th 2024 for roundtables and events taking place in June and September 2024.
Phase 2
The second phase will start in August 2024 with a second open call for participation for events taking place in November and December 2024. Special focus on ESNS and SXSW.
Accessibility
We will be paying close attention to diversity and inclusion throughout this project and want to encourage women, gender expansive people, BIPoC artists to apply for the sessions. We will make sure everyone feels safe and at ease. We have an accessibility budget available for any special needs or requirements to attend these events (sign language interpreter, translator, mobility ie. ground transportation costs if public transport is not possible). Unlike most of the music industry, we want our event to be accessible to parents (especially women* and single parents) and can help cover related expenses such as childcare costs.
