Germany's Pussycat Dolls aka The toten Crackhuren im Kofferraum aka The TCHIK (family-friendly version) are going on tour again. "What's to celebrate?" you ask. EVERYTHING AND NOTHING - 19 years of friendship, a few new hits and, above all, simply a desire to tour.

Founded in Berlin in 2007, The TCHIK remained more of a multi-headed, decidedly confusing electropop collective than a cohesive band for many years. That didn't change until the mid-teens, when the crack whores became Lulu, Doreen and Ilay. Before that, in 2010, the debut album "Jung, talentlos & gecastet" was released by Universal, and the video for "Ich und mein Pony" has one and a half million views to date. The crack whores' performance at Stefan Raab's "Bundesvision Songcontest" is also infamous. Further albums include "Mama, ich blute" (2013) and "Bitchlifecrisis" (2019), the latter of which also took the band into the top 50 of the album charts for the first time. The band's fourth album, "Gefühle", was released in 2021.

In spring 2026, The TCHIK will finally go back on tour through Germany and Austria, during which they will finally pay Dresden a visit again - this time as part of the Music Match Festival program.

The Dead End Kids

Are you ready for the escalation? No sooner have The Dead End Kids from Dresden & Leipzig asked this question than they set off a firework display of glitter and a wild, non-conformist mix that explodes every pigeonhole. Whether punk, rock, metal, hard rock, German, English, political, socially critical, personal or ironic lyrics - The Dead End Kids set themselves and their style no limits, present themselves versatile, unpredictable and always remain exciting thanks to this wide range.

The Dead End Kids not only perform their albums, but also live, with an almost outrageous looseness and joy of playing. They radiate huge amounts of energy, are captivating and impressively demonstrate how musicians who have been making music together for over a decade and are also long-time friends can harmonize on stage. Here, one cog meshes with the other and the result is convincing. It even convinces the likes of Die Ärzte, Donots, Grossstadtgeflüster, Alarmsignal and ZSK, who have already invited The Dead End Kids as a support band. At the same time, the band is firmly rooted in the DIY and punk scene. Whether in front of 10 or thousands of people - The Dead End Kids: 100% glitter power punk in your face!

https://thedeadendkids-glitzerpower.de/

Bratacus

In 2015, the two sisters Brèagha Cuinn (guitar and vocals) and Onnagh Cuinn (bass and vocals) decided to form a band outside a small whisky village called Tomintoul in the Scottish Highlands. Due to their remote location, they lacked other musicians and were unable to find a drummer. To solve this problem, the band performed live with Drum Machine, and although everything that followed had a lot to do with DIY spirit, they still managed to get the most out of it on their own. Instead of wasting their time uploading to Spotify, they were drawn to the live stage. And we're not talking about individual shows in the immediate vicinity, their thing was always the big tours that took them out into the wide world. With their politically charged, fast and furious punk rock'n'roll, they know how to score points with minimal nonsense and maximum raw attitude. They were tour support for the Hives, whose guitarist Johan Gustafsson produced their new album, where the Hives drummer also supported them on their new single "Turnstile". They recently supported the great EA80 live in Dresden and caused quite a stir. Reason enough to see them live again on the punk rock stage - their feel-good element, so to speak - as part of their own tour! Look forward to an insanely good live show with Bratakus!

https://bratakus.bandcamp.com/

Josi & Alex

Josi & Alex are a Berlin alternative indie rock band with a clear sound and attitude. Their uncompromising mix of powerful guitars, atmospheric synthesizers and honest, direct lyrics creates an emotional intensity that stands out in the German-speaking music scene. Josi & Alex stand for music that touches, challenges and remains accessible at the same time.

With their debut album "Louder than ever", Josi & Alex deliver a powerful statement, both musically and emotionally. Nine carefully produced tracks take the listener on a journey through dense soundscapes, intense arrangements and honest lyrics. They captivate the audience with a raw, powerful energy. On stage, they create an immediate connection that breaks down the traditional distance between band and audience. Their shows are intense, authentic and captivating: an experience that has a lasting effect and touches the audience deeply. Josi & Alex are not a band from yesterday, but a clear statement for the present and future of alternative indie rock. Fans of Wolf Alice, Womnats or Bloc Party should get their money's worth with their sound.

https://www.instagram.com/josiandalex