About us

A movement for Munich’s independent music scene

We believe every artist deserves a stage, an audience, and a community that has their back.

Indie Munich open mic night
Our story

Built by musicians, for musicians

Indie Munich started with a simple observation: Munich is full of talented independent musicians, but finding a stage, an audience, and other artists to grow with isn’t always easy. So we decided to build the missing infrastructure ourselves.

What began with open mics has grown into a community with song slams, workshops, networking events, a musician database, and our own Indie Munich HQ with a bookable rehearsal room. Every event is a chance to perform, meet collaborators, and take the next step in your musical journey.

The community is led by co-founders Ryan Inglis and Carolin Kumari, supported by volunteers who help with hosting, sound, photography, and everything in between.

What we stand for

Our mission

Stages for everyone

Regular open mics and song slams where new and experienced artists can perform.

Learning together

Workshops and skill-sharing so artists grow — on stage and behind the scenes.

Real connections

Networking events and a musician database that turn strangers into bandmates.

A safe community

Clear community guidelines that keep Indie Munich respectful and welcoming.

Music room with instruments
Indie Munich HQ

A home base for the community

Our HQ at Riesenfeldstraße 16 in Munich is where a lot of the magic happens — including our dedicated rehearsal room that musicians can book for practice and creative sessions.

Musician playing acoustic guitar
The people

Who makes it happen

Indie Munich is co-founded and led by Ryan Inglis and Carolin Kumari. Around them, a growing circle of volunteers keeps events running — hosting, sound engineering, photography, videography, and more. Want to help out? We’d love to hear from you.

Come and be part of the story

The best way to understand Indie Munich is to experience an event yourself.