Christmas market in Hamm: Festive anticipation despite Gema worries!

Christmas market in Hamm: Festive anticipation despite Gema worries!

The anticipation for the Christmas market in Hamm is overshadowed by a dark cloud: the GEMA fees! The construction on the marketplace begins in a few days, but the rising costs for the music licenses ensure grief among the organizers. On November 25th, the popular event will open and attract many visitors with around 50 festively decorated stands that offer traditional and modern highlights. But the police are increasingly showing presence to ensure security.

The GEMA fees have increased dramatically in recent years and are now calculating from the total size of the market. For 2024, several ten thousand euros will be expected in Hamm! In order to keep the costs under control, live music is exposed to montages and Tuesdays. "Live music is very important to us," emphasizes Michelle Braun from the Hammer Business Agency. Despite the challenges, one hopes for an exception of the GEMA to alleviate the high fees.

Christmas market highlights and security measures

The Christmas market is waiting for a large "Glice Bahn" and an impressive video appning show at the church tower. These attractions attract visitors and create a festive atmosphere. But security is the top priority: After bloody incidents in other cities, the police are increasingly carrying out controls. Security forces will be used both during the day and at night to guarantee the integrity of the visitors. Even smaller Christmas markets in the Hammer urban area will again provide magical moments in 2024.