From showcase concerts and conference sessions to networking and an awards ceremony: Heavy Reeperbahn brought together artists, fans, and international professionals in a shared program—curated in collaboration with partners from the heavy music community. 

• Award Show: The inaugural MoreCore Music Awards celebrated new impulses and relevant voices from the young heavy music community. With an energetic show, live performances and a strong connection to the scene, the evening became a special moment for the heavy music community.
• Concerts: International acts, emerging talents and live programmes curated by partners made the concerts the musical heart of Heavy Reeperbahn. They showcased the full range and energy of today’s heavy music scene, bringing established names together with new voices.
• Sessions: Panels, talks, interviews and keynotes explored current developments, perspectives and challenges within heavy music culture and the industry. Bringing together different voices from the scene, the sessions offered insights into their experiences, positions and visions.
• Networking & Matchmaking: Targeted networking and matchmaking formats brought artists, labels, festivals, media, management teams and international professionals together. The focus was on making new connections, exchanging ideas and strengthening the network within the international heavy music scene.
• Receptions: The community was at the heart of the receptions. In open and relaxed settings, they created space for encounters, informal exchange and new connections — bringing together people from different areas of the international heavy music scene.