Munich in the concert rush: How big events change the music scene!

Munich in the concert rush: How big events change the music scene!

Munich experienced a never-ending concert summer that catapulted the city onto the musical map. Over 700,000 enthusiastic fans came to the breathtaking shows of world stars such as Adele, Coldplay and Taylor Swift. In particular, the concert of Adele, in which the largest LED screen that was ever used at a concert, was amazed. Coldplay rocked the Olympic Stadium three times in a row, while Taylor Swift turned out to be a magnet for tens of thousands of fans who listened to their appearance on the Olympic mountain without a ticket. Such experiences make Munich a new hotspot for international artists. "Munich is now becoming more and more interesting for other artists," said Frank Bergmeyer, the organizer, for example for 300 shows in the coming year BR reported .

Despite the enormous success, smaller music organizers and clubs face major challenges, especially since Corona pandemic. Dominik Krause, who was nominated for the Greens as the mayor candidate, sees the financial support of the subculture as essential. He hopes for the introduction of a bed tax to help promote the local music scene. "If the fans come to big concerts, the city could benefit from the hotel stays to support other cultural things," said Krause. "The support for small acts is crucial so that we can get a diverse music scene", says Krause on Süddeutsche Zeitung reported .

as a freshly chosen OB candidate, Krause was chosen by the members of the Greens with an almost overwhelming result of 99.3 percent. His focus is on important topics such as affordable living space and the turnover of traffic. "The party is starting now," he said euphorically after the nomination. Krause brings a breath of fresh air to Munich politics and wants to tackle the pressing challenges in the city. Will he master the balance between big concert events and the promotion of the local music scene? The signs are good because it is determined to preserve Munich's cultural diversity.