14. Popkomm

The Buzz -- This is Germany's international music and entertainment business trade show where over 800 exhibitors from 57 countries push their latest sounds. Scouts hunt down the newest talent, deals are brokered, and a lot of networking gets done behind the scenes. If you're a band, this might be your big chance. If you're a newcomer to the industry, you might learn a thing or two at the conference. And if you're a punter, you get the opportunity to see lots of new music in venues all over Berlin.