Amid midsummer temperatures, tens of thousands of fans celebrated the band Kraftklub at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, which the organizer reported was sold out. “Look out for each other a little—even more than usual today,” said singer Felix Kummer at the start of the concert.
Due to the ongoing heat wave, the organizer had issued heat safety guidelines to fans in advance. For example, each person was allowed to bring 1.5 liters of water into the stadium, and there were water refill stations and misting systems inside the stadium where the standing-room-only sections were located.
Kickoff with two opening acts
The opening acts were Leipzig-based rapper Yung Pepp and the Chemnitz-based band Blond. Yung Pepp, who is only 17 years old, is considered a rising star and is accompanying Kraftklub on parts of their tour. The band Blond, meanwhile, consists of, among others, sisters Lotta and Nina Kummer, the younger sisters of Kraftklub members Felix and Till Kummer.
Kraftklub is one of Germany’s best-known indie bands and has repeatedly taken a political stance. For example, in 2018, the group organized the #WirSindMehr concert in response to days of riots by right-wing extremists in Chemnitz.
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