Fährmannsfest mit Betontod, Rantanplan, Butterwegge, Alarmsignal, The Meffs, Kettenfett, Linski, „Macht Worte!“ Poetry-Slam, Jenny Thiele, Athena Peng sowie Kinderfest

The Fährmannsfest takes place on the banks of the Leine and Ihme rivers from July 31 to August 2. There is a varied program for all generations on the music stage on the Fährmannsinsel as well as at the children's festival and on the colorful stage on the Faust-Wiese.

Tickets for the program on the music stage on Fährmannsinsel are available in advance at all ticket agencies and at www.faehrmannsfest.de. Tickets for Friday and Saturday cost 40 euros each plus all fees. There is also a combined ticket for Friday/Saturday for 75 euros plus all fees.

Inspired by bands such as Sex Pistols, Slime, Die Toten Hosen and Die Goldenen Zitronen, five friends founded the band Betontod 35 years ago. The songs of the punk rockers with their hearts in the right place sit exactly at the interface between angry punk and fat rock.

The cover of "New England" by Billy Bragg on Rantanplan's debut album immediately earned the skapunk band a lot of respect in the German punk scene. The new album "Geschwedet" was released in March and consists entirely of cover versions. DIY, but to the point. Crazy, but with a message.

In addition to their usual clear edge, Butterwegge also concentrate on crucial things like having fun. Smart punk rock peppered with reggae and plenty of ska-punk beats ensure an exuberant party atmosphere.

Above all, Alarmsignal's live performances confirm their status as one of the best-known and busiest German punk bands. Wherever Alarmsignal appear, a euphoric atmosphere is guaranteed.

The Meffs have earned a reputation as purveyors of fast-paced punk hits and as an absolute live sensation. The album "What A Life" delivers a broad rock sound that emphasizes their punk roots.

Kettenfett fire off a brightly colored shrapnel of German punk and heavy rock - heavy German punk, so to speak, as if Rio Reiser were having a brawl with Ideal and Fu Manchu.

Free admission to the program on the Bunte Bühne and the children's festival on the Faust-Wiese.

The following can be seen on the Colorful Stage:

Linski is a singer, songwriter and performance artist. Her music combines modern pop with soul, triphop and honest lyrics about healing, empowerment and femininity.

It has been a tradition for years that Hanover's largest live literature series "Macht Worte!" moves outdoors on the first weekend in August and gives a guest performance as an open-air poetry slam on the stage of the Fährmannsfest on the Faust meadow.

Jenny Thiele's electronic pop is more than the sum of its parts. On her new album "Platz", the space and time of her enchanting dream pop have now fully opened up.

Rock and pop chaos, stylistic wildness, intimate interpretations, full-throttle heartache, hug-me rock: Athena Peng provide the perfect, stylistically diverse introduction to the Bunte Bühne.

Games, creativity and fairytale magic

Two days full of fun and shared experiences for the whole family await young and old at the Fährmanns Kinderfest on August 1 and 2 on the Faust-Wiese. There will be lots of hands-on activities and creative offers to discover and try out.

Highlights include several bouncy castles where children can let off steam. They can get creative by working with soapstone and taking part in an art activity where every child can take part in a colorful community painting. Face painting, tattoos and movement games also ensure a fun time at the festival. Another special experience will be a storyteller who will present exciting stories like in a play and encourage the children to join in.

In addition to the activities for children and the Bunte Bühne program, there is even more to discover on the Faust-Wiese: On the one hand, the local community "Aktion Limmerstraße" is represented with stands from businesses from Limmerstraße and the surrounding area. On the other hand, various organizations will be providing information about their work on the so-called "NGO Mile", including Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Sea Punks and FAJ Hannover.

Church inspires the Fährmannsfest guests

For the third time, the Linden-Limmer Evangelical-Lutheran congregation is taking part in the Fährmannsfest - with several activities: an ecumenical church service, festival pastoral care and activities for children and families.

With a photo wall campaign under the theme "Church in Linden and Limmer gives wings", the Protestant church is adding another attraction to the Faustwiese. There are comfortable beanbags by the hot air balloon where visitors to the festival can rest. In front of it, billboards invite you to have your photo taken with different types of wings behind you.

The church site at the Fährmannsfest is also intended to serve as the festival's pastoral care. Volunteers and full-time staff will be available at a contact bar for all kinds of conversations, and popcorn will be served.