Festival Reeperbahn 2025: Exploring the Lineup
The Reeperbahn Festival, Europe's largest music club festival, is set to return to Hamburg, Germany from September 17 to 20, 2025. This year's theme is "Imagine Togetherness!", reflecting the festival's commitment to unity and collaboration.
In addition to the music program, the festival will host an industry conference, inviting representatives from the international music industry to exchange ideas. The conference program includes panels, workshops, and lectures discussing current challenges and future themes. This year, the conference will be supplemented by three partner formats: Re:publica, Sustain!, and the Afro Futuristic Convention.
Re:publica will delve into topics such as artificial intelligence, while the Afro Futuristic Convention will focus on diversity and innovation. Sustain!, as the name suggests, will focus on sustainability in the event industry.
Approximately 70 venues will host around 800 events during the festival, with up to 45,000 visitors, including up to 6,000 industry professionals from over 40 countries, expected. Highlights include concerts by Pip Millett and Fuffifufzich in the grand hall of the Elbphilharmonie, as well as performances by established musicians and bands like Everything Everything, Waving The Guns, Ivo Martin, and Nemo - winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
The festival's website, reeperbahnfestival.com, is the best place to keep up-to-date with the latest news and announcements. The nominees for this year's "Anchor" competition, an international music competition designed to promote young talent, include Cara Rose, Carpetman, Mei Semones, RIP Magic, Soft Loft, and Sorvina. However, the exact name of the nominated Anchor Talented Act for 2025 has not yet been made public.
For the latest information on nominees and winners, visitors are advised to check the festival's website, follow the festival's official social media channels, or consult music media outlets like Music Business Worldwide, Billboard, or local music magazines. Alternatively, direct inquiries can be made to the festival itself.
In recent years, the Reeperbahn Festival has been known for its inclusivity, showcasing young, international acts from a wide range of musical genres. Acts from countries such as India, South Africa, Canada, Iceland, and many more have been nominated in the past.
Whether you're a music lover, an industry professional, or simply someone interested in innovation and sustainability, the Reeperbahn Festival 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience. So mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in four days of music, ideas, and camaraderie.
