In the south of Austria you can look forward to two Rammstein concerts on Wednesday and Thursday. And the double concert in Klagenfurt is not stingy with superlatives: the 36 meter high stage even towers over the Wörthersee Stadium. Singer Till Lindemann and his men play on a 210-ton stage.
12.55 p.m .: Rammstein regarding everything
The first fans from Austria are also arriving at the stadium: Andrea and Nadine from Linz (mother and daughter) are prepared for Rammstein from head to toe (shoes to earrings).
12.30 p.m.: This is how the opening act Duo Jatekok sounds
The two musicians Naïri Badal and Adélaïde Panaget formed the “Duo Jatekok” in 2007 and appear in Klagenfurt as the support act for Rammstein. “Jatekok” comes from Hungarian and means “game”. The two ladies also show a lot of playfulness when they sit at the piano. The French piano duo sounds like this:
12.20 p.m .: German fans cavort around the stadium
Martin, Wolfgang and Matthias from Lower Bavaria have made themselves comfortable in front of the stadium: camper vans, white sausages and wheat beer are simply part of the Rammstein aficionados. They have set up their camping table within walking distance of the stadium. Anton and Nico are also from Germany, from Passau, where there is not only Hacklberger beer, but also lots of fans of the German metal heavyweights. The two friends combine their visit to Carinthia with a detour to the GTI meeting. It is clear that the two are real fans: they have already been to the concert in Prague.
12:00 p.m.: Merchandising is set up
No concert without merchandising: not even at Rammstein. The shops are still downstairs, but by 5 p.m. at the latest, when admission begins, you will be able to buy merchandising items. Rammstein to take away.
11:51 a.m .: Real fans get up early
The first fans are already showing up around the stadium in Klagenfurt. And some of them come from far away: Melanie Klinger and Andreas Brand from Germany find Klagenfurt perfect for combining holidays and concerts. Hugo and Andreas Kranzlbinder drove from Rosenheim in Bavaria to Klagenfurt at 5:30 a.m. And what luck: although it is recommended to use public transport, the two found a parking space not far from the stadium. The arrival was unproblematic. There was enough time to visit the Pyramidenkogel and take a look at Lake Wörthersee. After the concert, it’s back to Rosenheim.
10.45 a.m.:
The final stage construction work is in full swing. The employees buzz around the stage area like bees. The event agency Arcadia Live, which records both concerts, posted a short video on Instagram.
10 a.m.: Recharge your batteries at the lake
While the fans are looking for the best way to get there, the Rammstein rockers recharge their batteries on the Carinthian lakes before the concert in Klagenfurt, as they posted on Instagram. “Klagenfurt see you tonight” writes till_lindemann_official.
9.30 a.m.: Preparations for rush
The food and merchandising stands are also relaxed. “Because you can’t get into the stadium until 5 p.m., we don’t really expect a rush of fans before 3 p.m.,” explains a restaurateur.
8 a.m.: Crew at the corona test
Fans who camp in front of the Wörthersee Stadium from the early morning – there were Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran and, of course, Robbie Williams. The Rammstein listeners are obviously more relaxed. The only people waiting outside the stadium as early as 8 a.m. on Wednesday were members of the local crew. They first had to complete a corona test in order to be allowed near the stage at all.
12:00 am: Strange lights
The spectacle caused a stir on Wednesday night. In Klagenfurt and the surrounding area, many residents wondered where the light beam in the sky comes from, like “Klagenfurt elite” reported on Instagram. Of course, no aliens landed in Klagenfurt, as some (jokingly) suspected, but the light test for the Rammstein concert might even be seen as far as Ebenthal.
Austria’s largest stage
Up to 70,000 people are expected over two days – 2000 people helped get the concert off the ground. Modesty was yesterday, now Austria’s largest stage is prepared – and the concert will consume as much electricity as a small town with 10,000 inhabitants.
Admission to the double concert hosted by Arcadia, Live Blood and Rock The Nation starts at 5pm on both days. One can only hope that the weather will hold up: When the tour started in Leipzig last week, the band had to interrupt the concert due to a thunderstorm. The first rain showers are forecast for Klagenfurt around noon today, and it might be thunderstorms in the followingnoon.
The duo Jatekok will heat up the atmosphere from 7 p.m. – before Rammstein take the stage with their new album.