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On 5-6-7 of March we will be taking over the school to celebrate sound in all dimensions 🌬️🎵

From All Sides is Catalyst’s annual Spatial Sound Forum, a three-day, non-profit gathering dedicated to the creative, technical and cultural dimensions of spatial sound. Centred on accessible education, it brings together students, artists, educators, technologists and partners to explore how spatial audio is made, experienced and shared.

The team is searching for enthusiastic volunteers to support the success of the event. Please complete this form and select the areas you are interested in. Volunteers receive yummy meals during their shifts along with a tote bag. Anyone completing two or more shifts also receive a hoodie.

Application form: HERE
Deadline early next week!

Join Catalyst and The Kusp for a live panel discussion exploring the power of storytelling in advertising through the eyes of creative practitioners shaping the field today.

From visual direction to copywriting, campaign strategy to branded content, storytelling sits at the heart of it all. But the process of building a resonant, emotionally engaging narrative in a commercial setting is rarely straightforward.

• When: Wednesday 25 March, 18:30-20:30
• Where: Catalyst Social Stage (by the ground floor kitchen)
• RSVP: on Eventbrite here

This event brings together three panellists working across the advertising landscape, each representing a distinct creative pathway:

• Julian Pestal – creative strategist and founder of Markenkunst, blending bold branding with artistic vision for clients like Uber and Jung von Matt.
• Julian Spillner – Berlin-based director bringing a photographic eye and dry humour to commercials for eBay, Spotify and more.
• Tracey Gudwin –TV director, writer and senior creative producer with 20+ years’ experience across major brand campaigns for Visa, Babbel and KAYAK and German television.

Moderated by Amos Eretusi, founder & managing director of The Kusp, the session will explore both the artistic and professional sides of storytelling in advertising, including:

• How real-world campaigns are developed from creative idea to final execution
• Diverse roles and entry points for emerging creatives in the commercial media space
• The importance of representation and access in shaping the future of advertising
• The evolving relationship between education and industry

Whether you’re a film or media student, a budding screenwriter or designer, or a professional seeking fresh perspectives on creative career routes, this is your chance to engage directly with working practitioners, ask questions and build connections.

This event is free and open to all students, creatives and professionals. Please register on Eventbrite to secure your place.

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Trams, subways and most BVG buses will be at a standstill from Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3 AM to Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3 AM. Additional disruptions may occur before and after the strike. 

Passengers may use the S-Bahn and regional trains as well as the shared mobilty providers via Jelbi as an alternative, while the strike at BVG is ongoing. 

S-Bahn and regional trains will continue as usual though expect delays. There are a few buses and ferries running. You can follow the specifics on BVG site.

From All Sides: Spatial Sound Forum 2026 programme + tickets are now live!

From All Sides is Catalyst’s annual Spatial Sound Forum, bringing together artists, students, tutors and the wider Berlin sound community for three days of performances, workshops, installations and discussions. This year’s edition is framed by Gradients of Ma, exploring the spaces between sound and silence.

• When: Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 March, 14:00–22:00 daily 
• Where: Catalyst + Funkhaus 
• Programme: all details are on the Catalyst website
• Attend: all tickets available on RA

The forum is free and open to all, but space is limited so please book a ticket in advance.:

• Daytime sessions require a free general admission ticket
• Evening live and fixed media performances require a free performance ticket.
• Some workshops require a specific ticket with a small fee to secure your place. Catalyst students receive 50% off workshop fees: use this link to access your discount.

Sessions take place across Catalyst’s studios and social spaces, with a special site-responsive multichannel setup in Saal 4 developed in collaboration with Spatial Media Lab for selected performances and installations.

The event is open to everyone, so invite your friends, come and support your peers and tutors, and be part of the conversation. 

Full programme and artist & presenter details are now live on the Catalyst website.