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Between a niche and a global market: Germany has developed a multi-faceted and highly visible scene for world music.

Rock and pop music is the most popular genre in Germany, especially in the age groups up to 59 years. Older people show a strong musical taste for oldies and evergreens.

Music clubs and other smaller venues for live music offer artists a stage apart from concert halls and large stadiums. They contribute significantly to cultural diversity but often face major economic

In 2021 and 2022 the ratio of national and international prductions was balanced. Most recently, national productions dominated the German single charts with a share of 57.6 %.

National productions continue to make up a large part of the German longplay charts. International productions are becoming more popular again.

For decades rock and pop music have been the favourite genres of every age group. The scene has an extremely diverse local infrastructure.

Festivals und Clubs bemühen sich zunehmend um Barrierefreiheit. Viele Veranstaltungsorte bleiben Menschen mit Behinderung jedoch verschlossen, weil barrierefreie Zugänge und Fluchtwege fehlen.