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German Band Drops Off U.S. Fest Due to Trump Administration

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German Band Drops Off U.S. Fest Due to Trump Administration

German rockers Iron Savior have bowed out of the upcoming ProgPower USA festival citing concerns over the current U.S. administration and adding that they "simply do not feel safe and welcome" coming to the U.S. to play.The band issued a full statement expressing their concerns that was shared both through their own social media as well as that of the ProgPower USA festival. But on the ProgPower USA festival, comments […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025 1

German DJ has to stop music festival show to call out ‘rowdy’ behavior: ‘Let’s chill a bit’

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German DJ has to stop music festival show to call out ‘rowdy’ behavior: ‘Let’s chill a bit’

A popular musician has gone viral after stopping his set halfway through to call out the crowd for their “rowdy” behavior. German DJ Marlon Hoffstadt, who also goes by DJ Daddy Trance, electrified his fans with trance and house music during Adelaide, Australia’s Wildlands Festival on January 5. But during his set, the 29-year-old stopped midway through to remind the crowd to stay hydrated and pleaded with them to “chill […]

todayJanuary 13, 2025 2

German police detain suspect accused of stabbing to death three at music festival

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German police detain suspect accused of stabbing to death three at music festival

By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — German police have detained a suspect accused of stabbing to death three people at a music festival in the western city of Solingen on Friday in an attack which sent shockwaves through the country. The suspect was detained at a refugee shelter following a major manhunt which saw authorities establish “extensive search measures” throughout the German state of North Rhine Westphalia and deploy special forces. […]

todayAugust 25, 2024 4

WATCH: Ferris wheel catches fire at German music festival

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WATCH: Ferris wheel catches fire at German music festival

The fire resulted in over 65 injuries, and is currently under investigation A harrowing sight unfolded as a Ferris wheel caught on fire at a music festival in Leipzig, Germany last Saturday. The incident resulted in at least 65 injuries and landed 16 people in the hospital. Most of the injuries were reported to be mild cases of smoke inhalation, and no injuries were life-threatening. France’s AFP news cited a […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 2

Probe launched after Ferris wheel fire at German music festival injures 23

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Probe launched after Ferris wheel fire at German music festival injures 23

The site of the fire was cordoned off and the criminal investigation department had begun an investigation, she said.Of the 23 people injured, four suffered burns and one was injured in a fall.The others who were injured, including first responders and at least four police officers, were examined in hospital for possible smoke inhalation, she said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The police were unable to provide any information on the condition of those […]

todayAugust 18, 2024 5

At least 30 injured in fire on ferris wheel at German music festival

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At least 30 injured in fire on ferris wheel at German music festival

At least 30 people have been injured after a Ferris wheel caught fire at a German rock music festival yesterday (August 17). The incident occurred at the Highfield Festival at Störmthaler Lake, close to the city of Leipzig, last night at around 9:13pm. Two people are being treated for serious injuries, The German Red Cross told German publication Bild. First responders, including police officers, are among the 30 injured. The […]

todayAugust 18, 2024 3

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Cloudflare Touts German Court Ruling in Universal Music Lawsuit

A nighttime shot of the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany. Photo Credit: Adnan OmicevicAmid a long-running legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) in Germany, Cloudflare is touting a new court ruling as a win for it as well as the broader internet “against misguided attempts to address online copyright infringement.” Cloudflare senior associate general counsel Patrick Nemeroff weighed in on the judgement, handed down by the Higher Regional Court […]

todayDecember 7, 2023

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German Christmas Markets Face Shocking Music Licensing Fees

Reports from German media reveal that Christmas markets in the State of Hesse are grappling with substantially higher music licensing fees this holiday season, causing distress among event organizers and the public. The surge in tariffs has raised concerns about the potential adverse effects on the cherished holiday atmosphere and the overall quality of the market experience. In an extreme case, the town of Hanau had budgeted 1,500 euros for […]

todayNovember 3, 2023 5

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German Woman Found Dead After Being Kidnapped By Hamas At Israeli Music Festival And Paraded Through The Streets

“At least she [Shani] didn’t suffer,” Ricarda said, according to the BBC. The attack at the festival left over 260 dead, according to the New York Daily News, and an eyewitness report claimed that women were raped by the terrorists alongside the dead bodies of their friends. Louk had reportedly called her mother before she was taken by Hamas, telling her that she was trying to get to her car […]

todayOctober 30, 2023 7

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