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Gründerszene September 19, 2020

Question: Do startups still need offices?

Are start-up companies with or without an office more successful? Gründerszene has asked an advocate and an opponent of office culture for their opinion.

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Industry news & Market trends September 15, 2020

New measures and hygiene rules for Berlin cultural institutions

On September 11, 2020, the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe published an update of the the hygiene framework for Berlins cultural institutions. Ultimately, ...

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Gründerszene August 27, 2020

Study: Home office forever? Many companies have nothing against it

The majority of employees appreciate the option of a home office. A recent study shows that this could soon be offered by considerably more companies ...

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Tagesspiegel August 27, 2020

Dispute over full halls continues

Should audiences be allowed to stream into theaters and concert halls en masse again? Those responsible react very differently.

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Tagesspiegel August 27, 2020

Actors' Association criticizes Berlinale for gender-neutral prices

The Berlinale wants to award gender-neutral acting prizes from 2021. The Federal Association of Actors sees this as a step backwards in the fight for ...

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Industry news & Market trends August 27, 2020

Manual Games Culture. Publication about the cultural worlds of games

Why are games culture? Can computer games even be art? What do computer games have to do with fine arts, theater, music, literature, film? The ...

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iRights.info - Urheberrecht in der digitalen Welt August 27, 2020

Publication: New legal primer supports cultural heritage institutions in digitization

From now on, "Cultural Heritage Digital" is available, a "small legal primer" aimed at museums, archives and libraries. It deals with questions of copyright and ...

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Industry news & Market trends July 24, 2020

Simplified access to basic protection: What do I need to know?

The social protection package adopted on 27 March 2020 offers those affected by the Corona crisis simplified access to basic protection. Anyone who does not ...

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Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg July 24, 2020

Berlin: Emergency Aid IV for companies in the media and cultural sector extended

The Berlin Senate today decided, on the basis of a proposal by the Senator for Culture, Dr. Klaus Lederer, to continue the Emergency Aid Package ...

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Industry news & Market trends July 13, 2020

Are Berlin's museums losing international significance?

The German Science Council is certain: Berlin's national museums are suffering a loss of importance on an international level. What is the reason for this?

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Industry news & Market trends July 13, 2020

From vinyl to file: How does streaming change the enjoyment of music?

For years now, a profound change has been taking place in the way we listen to music. Last year, for the first time, more than ...

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Gründerszene July 9, 2020

Financing: Startup support - how to get money without having to give up shares

Equity or debt capital are not the only means of financing a start-up. Money from subsidy programmes can be used to finance the first steps. ...

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Tagesspiegel May 28, 2020

How video games absorb the emotional state of the Corona crisis

"Death Stranding" and "Animal Crossing" let people interact in empty spaces. They are about creating proximity - despite distance.

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Industry news & Market trends May 28, 2020

What's next for the German music industry?

The German Music Council makes it clear: music creators, including event organisers, agencies, labels, music publishers, musical instrument manufacturers and the trade will only survive ...

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iRights.info - Urheberrecht in der digitalen Welt May 20, 2020

Everything all right? New guide to legal issues in live streaming in the cultural sector published

How do I find suitable video chat software for meetings? What do museums have to consider when they guide through their exhibitions on YouTube? And ...

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Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg May 14, 2020

Filming permits can be granted again in Berlin

Applications for filming on public roads are now being processed again and permits issued. This is confirmed by the Filmbüro der Senatsverwaltung für Umwelt, Verkehr ...

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Tagesspiegel May 13, 2020

Stages and literature houses could reopen at the end of May

If local infection rates remain low, cultural facilities with hygiene and protection concepts may reopen on 28 May.

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Industry news & Market trends May 6, 2020

Survey on rehearsal space requirements in Berlin

How much rehearsal space is needed for musicians and bands from Berlin in the middle of the Corona crisis? This is what the Musicboard Berlin ...

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Tagesspiegel April 30, 2020

Many artists do not use social protection package

Although they are entitled to it, many self-employed artists do not take advantage of the Job Centre's "social protection package" - because it offends their ...

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Tagesspiegel April 30, 2020

Aid for museums: Ten million euros in the Corona crisis

The Corona crisis is also hitting the museums hard. However, new measures are now to be taken to help small and medium-sized museums and houses ...

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Tagesspiegel April 29, 2020

Is the short-time work for Berlin orchestras coming up?

Happy who is employed by the state: In contrast to their freelance colleagues, the musicians of the seven major Berlin orchestras still receive their full ...

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Tagesspiegel April 29, 2020

Federal government pays cancellation fees for independent artists

Up to 60 percent of the fee will be paid by cultural institutions funded by the federal government. These include the Berliner Festspiele and Rundfunk ...

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Tagesspiegel April 28, 2020

Berlinale and 20 other film festivals offer virtual festival

Festivals such as Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto are joining forces to create a global film festival: Fans can watch old and new films for ...

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Industry news & Market trends April 3, 2020

Special news: Soforthilfe II will be adjusted, shutdown until Monday!

IMPORTANT: The Soforthilfe is paused until Monday, April 6, and will possibly be transferred to a federal program (as of March 30). Follow our news to ...

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