Sowieso was founded in 2008 by Marc van der Kemp on the site of an old butcher’s shop in Berlin’s Neukoelln district. After hosting thousands of concerts featuring some of Europe’s most adventurous free jazz and improvised music, Marc retired in 2021, handing over the club to WieMusik e.V., a small collective of musicians who volunteer their time to preserve the Sowieso legacy.
email: info@sowiesoberlin.com
Weisestr. 24, 12049 Berlin
Booking
For booking inquiries, please use this form:
Booking requests (Aug through Dec 2025)
If you haven’t heard back from us a few weeks before the date, it likely means we don’t have the date available or can’t fit your request into the program. Sorry we can’t get back to everyone in person, and feel free to keep resubmitting your request—it really helps!
Volunteers
If you'd like to help collect donations at the door, please drop us your name at info@sowiesoberlin.com, and we'll add you to our signup sheet. You (and a +1) can enjoy a free concert and drinks, all while giving an invaluable assist to the music community.
Recording
Sowieo is offering daytime slots to record in the treated stage area, using our backline, PA and Steinway A. Please write to info@sowiesoberlin.com for rates and availability.