Audience listening during a Barefoot. session in Berlin
Berlin · Free entrance

Barefoot.
Sessions

Jams, open mics and concerts. Take your shoes off, find a spot on the floor and listen.

AboutMusic, close up. Always free.

Barefoot. started in early 2025 as small music sessions in a bedroom. A few friends played for each other and it quickly grew into a community of artists and listeners.

By the third official session on 27 March 2025 the room was so full that people had to be turned away. So the sessions moved into bigger venues, and they have stayed free ever since, because money should never be a barrier to music, creativity and real human connection.

  • Early 2025 First sessions in a bedroom
  • 27 Mar 2025 Third official session, too full to fit everyone
  • May 2025 Our first open air, with Neulich beer
  • 17 Jan 2026 The Barefoot Couch: our first talkshow
  • Feb 2026 First Spree Side Sessions jam and a house session at Ollie's
  • 15 May 2026 22nd session at Art.City.People in Mitte
  • 25 Apr 2026 One-year anniversary with Dana Rosa's first exhibition
  • 24 Oct 2026 J'adore Barefoot. at ADORE bar
  • Next Announcement soon
2025Started in a bedroom
€0Entrance, always
22+Sessions by May 2026
The Barefoot. team filming a session

The formatThree ways to be part of a night

01

Jams

Musicians meet, plug in and play together. Nothing is planned and anyone can join in.

02

Open mics

Sign up, step up, play your songs. A warm room of people who came to listen.

03

Concerts

Invited artists play full sets in an intimate setting, filmed and recorded properly.

Noel Andre performing at J'adore Barefoot.

Last sessionJ'adore Barefoot.

Sat 24 Oct 2026 · from 6 pmADORE bar, Manteuffelstr. 54Free entrance

Two featured artists, an open stage and a room full of "hungry ears". Noel Andre, a rising star with glowing melismas, was our first guest of the night, joined by Stanley Rubyn and his famously contagious smile.

And, as always at Barefoot.: spontaneous collabs, new friends hopping on stage and music as a conversation.

Sign up for the open stage on the spot. Mics, keys, guitar amp and a cajon are provided, and instrumentalists are welcome to join the sets.

Camera @carina.vonwehner · Piano and interviews @dok.stoni · Photos @_wild_panda

Next upOn the calendar

28Nov

International Streamshow

Berlin · Free entrance

11Dec

Christmas Special at Ollies

Berlin · Free entrance

Dates are planned, times and venues are announced soon on Instagram.

SessionsSessions so far

A short history of Barefoot., from a bedroom to a growing community. 22 sessions by May 2026 and counting.

Be at the next one

Dates and places are announced on Instagram.

How to join

MomentsFrom the sessions

VideosWatch Barefoot.

Recaps, sneak peeks and jams from our sessions. All videos also live on Instagram.

1 Nov 2026

Recap: J'adore Barefoot.

Join the Barefoot Vibetrain with many more unique sessions to come. Song: "TOOK CARE" by Akos.

19 Oct 2026

Featured artist: Stanley Rubyn

The loveliest, most contagious smile of the night. Saturday 24 October at ADORE.

16 Oct 2026

Sneak peek: Noel Andre

Our first guest at J'adore Barefoot. Camera: Carina von Wehner. Piano: Dok Stoni.

12 Oct 2026

Inside Noel Andre's world

A look into the world of rising star Noel Andre, our first featuring act.

10 Oct 2026

Featured: Noel Andre and Stanley Rubyn

New artists get a warm welcome, seasoned artists are at home. Come learn, connect and collab.

16 Apr 2026

Meet Jocelyn

Jocelyn joins us for the anniversary session on 25 April.

28 Mar 2026

Meet Dana Rosa

Berlin artist in music and painting. A peek into her home and creative space before her first exhibition.

26 Feb 2026

House session at Ollie's

Open mic or party? Both. 21 February, with many talented folks. Song: Jocelyn. Cut: Dok Stoni.

20 Feb 2026

Spree Side Sessions #1

The finished video, with Wavey, Dr. Kalina, Jo Beats and Dok Stoni. Edited by KAYIA.

5 Feb 2026

Introducing Spree Side Sessions

Skilled jam artists create fresh music on the spot: no rehearsals, no plans, pure improv. With Dr. Kalina, Wavey and Jo Beats.

29 May 2025

Our first open air

Recap of the first open air, thanks to Neulich. Next one planned for 28 June.

15 May 2025

Thank you, Barefootlers

Thanks to everyone and to official sponsor Neulich. Film and edit: Alexandre Weber. Music: Manisimon.

ArtistsThe artists

Everyone who has played, hosted, filmed or listened at Barefoot. since 2025. Profiles are built from our own Instagram posts and will keep growing. Photos are the artists own public shots, credited to their accounts.

Guests and regulars. Tap Watch video to see them in our recaps.

Antoine
Founder, pianist, editor

Antoine

Dok Stoni

Started Barefoot. in a bedroom in early 2025 and still runs it. On stage he plays piano, behind the scenes he cuts the videos and hosts the artist interviews. Joined the first Spree Side Sessions jam as Dok Stoni.

  • Every session since 2025
  • Piano and interviews at J'adore Barefoot., 24 Oct 2026
  • Spree Side Sessions #1, Feb 2026
  • Cut the 21 Feb house session video
PianoOrganiserVideo editing
Noel Andre
Featured artist

Noel Andre

Rising star known for his warm presence and glowing melismas. Our first featured guest at J'adore Barefoot.

  • J'adore Barefoot., 24 Oct 2026, ADORE bar
VocalsPiano
Stanley Rubyn
Featured artist

Stanley Rubyn

Comes with the loveliest smile, which our caption warns is dangerously contagious. Featured artist at J'adore Barefoot.

  • J'adore Barefoot., 24 Oct 2026, ADORE bar
Live
Kingsley Q
Talkshow guest

Kingsley Q

King of Melismas

One of six invitees at our first talkshow, the Barefoot Couch. Shared an original song, then talked about what shapes his music.

  • Barefoot Couch talkshow, 17 Jan 2026
VocalsOriginal songs
Fulya
Talkshow guest

Fulya

Queen of Hearts

Berlin singer. Played an original song and answered the audience's questions at the Barefoot Couch talkshow.

  • Barefoot Couch talkshow, 17 Jan 2026
VocalsOriginal songs
Dammy Daas
Talkshow guest

Dammy Daas

Master of Hooks

Brought an original song and an honest look at everyday stage life in Berlin to the Barefoot Couch talkshow.

  • Barefoot Couch talkshow, 17 Jan 2026
VocalsOriginal songs
Dana Rosa
Musician and painter

Dana Rosa

Multifaceted Berlin artist expressing herself through music and painting. At our anniversary session she showed her art for the first time and returned to the stage after a year away.

  • Meet Dana Rosa feature, Mar 2026
  • Anniversary session, 25 Apr 2026
MusicPainting
Jocelyn
Artist

Jocelyn

Berlin artist. Her song is the soundtrack of our 21 February house session recap, and she joined us for the anniversary on 25 April.

  • House session at Ollie's, 21 Feb 2026
  • Anniversary session, 25 Apr 2026
Music
Ola Bird
Opening act

Ola Bird

Opening act at our 22nd session on 15 May 2026, at Art.City.People in Mitte.

  • 22nd session, 15 May 2026, Art.City.People
Live
Akos
Artist

Akos

His song "TOOK CARE" is the sound of our latest recap reel.

  • J'adore Barefoot. recap, Nov 2026
Original music

Jam sessions

The Spree Side Sessions: skilled artists, fresh music made on the spot.

Dr. Kalina
Spree Side Sessions

Dr. Kalina

Jam artist at the first Spree Side Sessions, where fresh music is made on the spot with no rehearsal.

  • Spree Side Sessions #1, Feb 2026
Jam
Spree Side Sessions

Wavey

Pop artist

Pop artist and jam regular. Played Spree Side Sessions #1 and was one of the featured talents at the 21 Feb house session.

  • Spree Side Sessions #1, Feb 2026
  • House session at Ollie's, 21 Feb 2026
PopJam
Spree Side Sessions

Jo Beats

Beats and improvisation at the first Spree Side Sessions jam.

  • Spree Side Sessions #1, Feb 2026
BeatsJam
KAYIA
Singer, songwriter, editor

KAYIA

Singer-songwriter who also edited the finished Spree Side Sessions video and shot photos for the Dana Rosa feature.

  • Spree Side Sessions #1 edit
  • Meet Dana Rosa feature
VocalsVideo editing

Behind the scenes

The film, photo and sound people.

Carina von Wehner
Camera

Carina von Wehner

Films the sessions and the artist sneak peeks.

Alexandre Weber
Film and edit

Alexandre Weber

Part of the camera team since 2025, filmed and edited our spring 2025 recap, and came back for the one-year anniversary.

Photography

Carlo (Rabbit)

Photographer of the Barefoot Couch talkshow and the February sessions.

Wild Panda
Photography

Wild Panda

Photos from J'adore Barefoot. at ADORE.

Hosts and partners

Places and people who made room for us.

ADORE bar
Venue

ADORE bar

Home of J'adore Barefoot. on 24 Oct 2026. Manteuffelstrasse 54, 10999 Berlin.

Art.City.People
Venue

Art.City.People

CreativeSpace and CraftCoffee in Mitte. Hosted our 22nd session on 15 May 2026. Oranienburger Str. 32, 10117 Berlin.

Host

Miguel Velasquez

Welcomed the Barefoot Couch talkshow into his home on 17 Jan 2026.

Ollie
Host

Ollie

Welcomed Barefoot. into his home for the 21 Feb 2026 session.

Neulich
Official drinks sponsor

Neulich

Berlin beer brand, with Barefoot. since day one, "taking care of the freshness and finesse".

Open mic talents

Featured talents from our 21 February house session, plus the invitees of the Barefoot Couch talkshow. Tap a name to open their Instagram.

Want a profile?

Played a session? Send us a short bio, a photo you own and your links and we will add you to this page.

Message us on Instagram

JoinPlay, join, host

Barefoot. pops up here and there in Berlin, always at a different spot and always with free entrance. The concept is never quite the same, from open mic to curated concerts, with one idea: spontaneous collaboration live on stage.

How it works

01

Show up

Entrance is free. Find the next place and time on Instagram.

02

Sign up on the spot

Artists put their name on the list at the venue. Plan for 2 songs.

03

Play or jam along

Instrumentalists can join the sets if the artist allows it. Learn, connect, collab.

Gear on site

Depends on the venue. At ADORE: 2 SM58 mics, a Nord Electro 6D 61 keyboard, a guitar amp and a cajon. At Art.City.People: upright piano, cajon and 2 mics. Bring your own instrument for everything else.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Entrance is free at every session. We rely on donations and partners, and about EUR 2 per guest keeps the project afloat.

Do I need to be a professional?

No. First-timers and seasoned artists share the same stage. New artists get a warm welcome.

Can I just come and listen?

Of course. Take your shoes off, find a spot and listen. The room is full of "hungry ears".

Where is the next session?

Barefoot. moves around Berlin. The next one is announced on Instagram.

Can I feature as a guest artist?

Send us a DM with a short bio and a link to your music. Featured acts are curated for our bigger nights.

I have a space. Can Barefoot. come?

We have played bars, cafes, beer gardens and living rooms. If you can host, or want to sponsor drinks, equipment or a night, see how to partner or message us.

Questions left?

The fastest way to reach us is Instagram.

Message us

Open micWant to play?

Everyone is welcome on stage, from first-timers to pros. Tell us a bit about you and we will put you on the list for the next session.

The form writes your message for you and opens Instagram so you can send it to us as a DM.

Official drinks sponsor since day one

Neulich

Berlin beer that keeps our nights fresh. @neulich.bier · Venue partner: ADORE

PartnersPartner with Barefoot.

Our live sponsor deck: use the arrows, swipe, or open it full screen.

Open the deck full screen

Press kitPress kit

Everything you need to write about, book or promote Barefoot. Sessions. Free to use with credit to Barefoot. Sessions.

Quick facts

NameBarefoot. Sessions
CityBerlin
FoundedEarly 2025, in a bedroom
EntranceFree, always
Sessions22 by May 2026
PartnersNeulich (drinks), ADORE (venue)
FormatJams, open mics, concerts
Instagram@barefoot_sessions

About, in short

Barefoot. Sessions is a free music community in Berlin. It began in early 2025 as small sessions in a bedroom and quickly grew: by the third official session on 27 March 2025 the room was full and people had to be turned away. Today Barefoot. hosts jams, open mics and concerts in larger venues, with the same promise as on day one: entrance is free, because money should never be a barrier to music, creativity and human connection.

Logos

Portfolio

PDF
Barefoot. PortfolioAbout 15 MB

Photos

Web-size images, 1600 px on the long side. Need the full-resolution files? Ask us on Instagram.

Press and booking enquiries: send us a DM on Instagram.

SupportHelp keep Barefoot. free

Bigger venues mean venue rent, sound equipment and a more professional setup. The events stay free for everyone, but the project is no longer sustainable without support.

As a rule of thumb, €2 per guest keeps it afloat. Every extra euro goes back into better nights. The long-term vision: studios, songwriting camps and a growing creative community.

€527 raised of €2.8K37 donations · suggested €10–20
Donate on GoFundMe
Support with any amount you can spare, QR code to the GoFundMe campaign

See you at the next one

Announcements, sign-ups and photos live on Instagram.

@barefoot_sessions Download portfolio (PDF)

Team filesTeam hub

Planning documents and print files. Work in progress: all of this will change.

Planning documents

Print

Work in progress. The budget uses placeholder costs, not real figures.

RechtlichesImpressum

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Antoine Beck
Kuglerstrasse 26
10439 Berlin

Projekt: Barefoot. Sessions

Kontakt
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Instagram: @barefoot_sessions

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