About the Feeling 2026

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During the day, the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics becomes a crossroads where research meets live music. Keynotes and panels unpack what makes a concert emotionally gripping – from crowd response science to the nuts and bolts of show production. DJs and touring professionals such as Ale Rossi and Vertigo share practical know‑how on building an international booking career. Poster sessions and conversations with labels and promoters round off the conference. Once evening hits, the Mousonturm turns into a club stage. Live performances oscillate between high‑energy German rap, pop and global club sounds: Hamburg headliner Ahzumjot brings his trademark rollercoaster of emotional storytelling and explosive stagecraft, while Frankfurt’s Dascha reimt counters with razor‑sharp battle‑rap skill. DJs such as Mishkeen, Sndyvibes and Dr. Prime span UK garage, Amapiano and Baile Funk, and the Great Gig Cypher puts local voices like Buusca and Jaytown in the spotlight. If you enjoy loud bass, flickering light effects and a standing‑room‑only hall, this is your scene.

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