Festival of the political song on Lake Attersee: Music for Peace!

Festival of the political song on Lake Attersee: Music for Peace!

Vöcklabruck, Österreich - What's on the Attersee? In just a few days, the region will become the scene of the eagerly awaited festival of the political song, which will be organized by the Cultural Association Willy from June 20 to 22, 2025. Here there is a colorful mix of regional and international acts that not only want to stimulate the audience for dancing and singing, but also to stimulate thought. The anticipation is great and the first details of the program make the hearts of music lovers beat faster.

The festival will start with an opening performance on Friday, which is under the motto "Without peace everything is nothing!" stands. The Linz rapper Snessia and the live electronic artist kicked off, followed by a varied line-up. In addition, the Linz indie-pop collective Tonfabrik will enter the stage before the British band P.A.I.N. with your mix of punk, ska and reggae creates a mood. The Blaucrowd FM DJ team rounds off the evening.

cultural program

If you want to strengthen yourself on Saturday, you have the opportunity to do this with the cultural breakfast, where a hearty goulash is served - and of course music: Johannes Girmindl and Niklas Friday bring peace with your sounds. In the afternoon, guests can look forward to a political travel report by Ursula Forster and Oskar Lehner, who promotes the critical examination of current social issues.

The second festival evening is opened by Philipp Hoffmann, a visually impaired bard, and offers an exciting range of other acts. This includes the duo hinterland passage, the ska and rock steady band Les Testarudes and the Edelweisspiraten, which present the finest punk rock. The Italian band Nuju with its folk, rock and turbo folk sound will not be missing. DJ Beatrice has also announced and ensures rhythmic beats to dance on Saturday evening.

admission and accommodation

Sunday morning is all about the Juran brothers who end the festival with their messages à la Sigimaron. The admission price is more than fair: a cultural pass for the entire festival duration costs EUR 45 regularly, 31 EUR reduced; Day tickets are available for 28 EUR and 19 EUR. There are additional discounts for unemployed, trainees and members of KV-Willy. There are accommodation opportunities in the Europacamp or in the surrounding pensions.

The festival of the political song is not only a musical spectacle, but also a space for reflection and dealing with social issues. Political songs that often give catchy melodies can serve to identify communities and stimulate emotional and critical discussions. For example, according to Wikipedia, the term "political song" conveys texts that bear social messages and stimulate change. The origins of such songs extend until the time of fighting and freedom songs or protest songs, a tradition that still lives on today and is supported by people in the fight against oppression and for social changes.

The program is packed with a pleasure for ears and hearts. If you do not want to miss this cultural enrichment, you can find more information on the website of the Kulturverein Willy or report directly by email at Willy@kv-willy.at. Alternatively, the festival team can also be reached by phone at 0660-6011938.