After producing the APPLAUS as a hybrid event last year, we were thrilled to bring the award show back to a live venue with 400 invited guests.

This year's production took place at Zughafen Kulturbahnhof in Erfurt, and was once again hosted by the charming Julia Menger.

Initiative Musik entrusted our team with the creative concept, website design, technical realisation, stage design and the on-site production of the award show. Our artist care made sure that our fantastic live bands Gaddafi Gals, 5K HD & Team Scheisse, as well as our laudators Franzi Aller, Drangsal and Ebow were well cared for. The EPMC PR responsible oversaw the production of the APPLAUS after movie.

A total of 101 live clubs and event teams from 16 federal states were pleased to receive the APPLAUS Award. The three main prizes were awarded by the Minister of State for Culture and the Media (BKM), Claudia Roth. In addition, special prizes were given for "Awareness", "Innovation" and "Sustainability".