The largest international c / o pop festival in Europe takes place every summer in Cologne. At this time, lovers of popular music come to Germany to attend concerts, take part in master classes and conferences.
At the end of the summer, Cologne becomes the center of European musical life. This German city hosts the International c / o pop electronic music festival ("Cologne on pop", that is, the Cologne pop music festival).
Until 2003, the Popkomm World Pop Music Fair was held in Cologne, but since 2004 it has been held in Berlin. And Cologne became the center for the development of electronic music.
In the famous exhibition hall of the city of Messe, stands are located where promo collections of various music companies are presented. Representatives of more than fifty states come to the International Festival in Cologne.
At the same time, numerous concerts of pop musicians from around the world are held non-stop in open areas, a sports arena, a zoo, museums, parking lots and clubs in the city.
The international c / o pop music festival is focused primarily on alternative trends and directions of pop music. Such as electro, new rev, indie, pop rock and others. Also different aspects of club culture are presented at the festival. Usually famous performers from all over the world, leading figures of alternative pop music, come to the festival.
But the Cologne International Electronic Music Festival is also a networking opportunity. Organizers of various music festivals are invited to participate in the international project Europareise. During the festival, conferences, master classes and other events are held.
Up to 30,000 people come to the Cologne Electronic Music Festival every year. The date of the festival varies, so you need to know about the start time in advance.
You can visit the festival by purchasing a tour to Germany. It can be a regular tourist trip, or it can be a special themed tour for a festival. They are organized by many travel agencies.
You can go to the c / o pop festival on your own by applying for a visa in advance, buying tickets and booking a hotel room. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents. It includes a passport, 2 photographs of the established sample, a certificate from the place of work, an extract from bank accounts, a medical insurance policy, a completed application form. For an updated list, contact the German consulate. The package of documents depends on which visa is issued (Schengen, single, multiple).
When planning a trip to Cologne for c / o pop, you should also take into account that a ticket for one concert costs about 20 euros, and there are up to 250 euros for five festival days.
