In the organizer's words:

An evening that will put you through an emotional meat grinder - and yet somehow patch you up again. If you love post-hardcore, alternative, metal influences and dark pop as much as political stance and a bit of well-dosed cynicism, then you should mark this date in your calendar.

Palebloom (Post-Hardcore | Cologne)

Social criticism, but relatable - Palebloom mix deep-seated, unpleasant feelings of despair, fear and anger with danceable post-hardcore. Founded at the end of 2024, they have already impressed audiences on their live debut as support for Lifespark and Finnish supergroup Moon Shot. Palebloom are constantly developing their shows to make each one a rousing experience while creating an inclusive and tolerant safe space. They are openly committed to equality and inclusion and are firmly against misogyny, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia.

Naked on Palmtrees (Alternative Rock | Frankfurt am Main)

Naked on Palmtrees combine catchy guitar and bass riffs, a characteristic voice and varied drum grooves to create a sound that rethinks alternative rock from the early 2000s.
Between clear metal influences and spontaneous excursions into funk, progressive, reggae, nu metal or post-hardcore, the result is music that is direct, versatile and pleasantly unpretentious. A band that shows, without any fuss, how exciting it can be when four different musical perspectives come together in one moment.

The Birthday Girl (Goth Pop | Bonn/Brighton)

If you've ever wanted to dance, cry and laugh about your latest bad decisions at the same time - The Birthday Girl provide the perfect soundtrack.
Active between Bonn and Brighton since 2019, the project transforms angry, melancholic and amorous emotions into dark, catchy goth pop. The songs are cynical, angry, sometimes tender - and always so melodic that they stay in your head for days afterwards. A little fog, a little drama, a lot of heart.