The Parkbühne (also called “Gilde Parkbühne” after its current sponsor, a local brewery) is just another concert location in Hannover, Germany. It is plain: a stage, toilets, beer vendors and a (green)field. In summertime and with the right bands it is great to stay here.
Continue reading “The Parkbühne”Festival near Kassel
People in Kassel typically don’t live in the city center, they build their houses in one of the numerous towns around. One of these, located north of Kassel, is Vellmar. It is easily reachable via tramway from Kassel and has a good cultural scene. Once a year they set a hugh tent onto their Festplatz and invite different artists to a festival.
Continue reading “Festival near Kassel”17 Hippies and a tent
The Kulturzelt in Kassel, Germany is an institution. Starting nearly 30 years ago every year a tent is set up in summer time at the Karlsaue, close to the river Fulda. Over some weeks different national and international music acts play there – sometimes with a free space for dancing and sometimes with chairs to relax with a bit more quiet music.
Continue reading “17 Hippies and a tent”Billy Talent and the Capitol
The Capitol is my most favourite concert site in Hannover, Germany. I’ve seen different bands playing here like Kettcar, but the best event was a party with Billy Talent. This evening was like a sports event and everybody went home soaked with sweat – even the tramway windows became like frosted glass.