Gabalier touches the audience in Kitzbühel: Memory of Graz AmoCopfers

Gabalier touches the audience in Kitzbühel: Memory of Graz AmoCopfers

On June 22, 2025, Andreas Gabalier touched the audience in a special way during his appearance at the "Schlagerboom" in Kitzbühel. In the middle of the festive atmosphere of an event that traditionally stands for a party mood and the clapping songs, the serious killing spree in Graz of June 10, 2025 was suddenly remembered. In this incident, unfortunately, nine students and a teacher lost their lives, which not only shook Austria, but also many other people.

The moderation of Florian Silbereisen came shortly before 11 p.m. and reminded the audience of the tragic events in Graz. This unexpected anecdote drained the previously exuberant mood abruptly. Gabalier dedicated his song to the victims "Amoi Seg 'ma us again" and played a particularly quiet piano version, in the background both the Austrian and the Graz flag were projected. The silence in the stadium was so strong that you could have heard a pin.

emotional honor of victims

While Gabalier sang, many people in the audience were overwhelmed by emotions. Tears flowed, and the singer himself was also difficult to keep his feelings under control; His voice trembled several times. This moment will be remembered as one of the most emotional highlights of the evening. "If words fall silent, a song sounds ...", Gabalier had already written on Instagram on the day of the killing spree and expressed his sympathy for the victims and their relatives.

politicians and celebrities also reacted to the shocking news from Graz; Many expressed their sympathy and sympathy. Amo runs, especially those at schools, create a special horror in society, and the incident in Graz is no exception. Already earlier amo runs in Germany, such as in Erfurt or Winnenden, resulted in similar discussions about weapons laws and security measures.

The context of amotlets

The term "amok" itself comes from Malay and means "attack and kill in blind anger". Amo runs are usually sudden attacks on a variety of people in public spaces, often with tragic consequences. In recent years there have always been similar incidents in Germany, including knife attacks and amoking, where many people died. Society is increasingly faced with the question of how such acts can be prevented, although complete prevention in an open society is almost impossible.

This will not only remember Gabalier's appearance at the "Schlagerboom" as a musical highlight, but also as an important commemorative event of the victims of the killing spree in Graz.