Melissa Perales

About

Melissa Perales is a Mexican-American music curator, promoter, and cultural connector based in Berlin with over two decades of experience in local and international independent music scenes. Her work builds sustainable bridges between artists, audiences, and institutions, guided by inclusion and transcultural exchange. Dedicated to uplifting FLINTA and BIPoC voices, she curates festivals like Torstraßen Festival, We Make Waves, and DURCHLÜFTEN at the Humboldt Forum. Through initiatives such as Music Pool Berlin, Night School, and Café Chocolat, she fosters community-rooted, artist-centered cultural work that strengthens creative collaboration and global connection through music.