First volume Contest Oberberg: Talents inspire at Homburg Castle!

First volume Contest Oberberg: Talents inspire at Homburg Castle!

An exciting event for music lovers took place today on the Open Air stage of Homburg Castle: the first band Contest Oberberg, which offers young artists from the region a platform. Rounded off by an enthusiastic audience, the most talented bands of the Oberberg district were honored. The competition attracted twelve applicants who offered everything in different music styles from heavy metal to pop. The preliminary rounds are seen as a complete success by the organizers of the event and offer a promising view of upcoming events.

The jury, chaired by Felix Ammann, head of culture of the Oberberg district, had the difficult task of choosing the winners. In the end, the group "Double M" prevailed and got hold of first place. The band from Morsbach, consisting of Timm Löwen and his colleagues, impressed not only with their varied musicality, but also with their ability to perform in various constellations. The indie band "Latin Greek" from Lindlar, which is inspired by artists like The Beatles, and the newcomer band "Only" from Frielingsdorf, which was founded in 2019 and is located in the genre alternative punk/rock.

prices for the talent

The winners can look forward to an individual sustainable grant worth up to 5,000 euros. This can be used for professional studio recordings, stage coaching or musical instruments. District director Klaus Grootens emphasized the importance of promoting young cultural workers in the Oberberg district at the opening of the contest. With such great initiatives, a good hand is proven to support the creative potential of the region.

The event was supported not only by the jury, but also by the regional radio station Radio Berg, which introduced the artists and thus contributed to the more broader awareness of the bands. The jury consisted of experienced members, including Rosemarie Katzenbach from the cultural foundation and Alex Pesch, editor -in -chief of Radio Berg.

culture and events in the Oberberg district

In the region, cultural events are of great importance. Another highlight will take place on June 26: the classic open air "Violini virtuosi!" At Homburg Castle. The Folkwang Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Chouchane Siranossian will perform works by Vivaldi and German baroque masters. Guests can look forward to a wonderful experience that will take place outdoors even in bad weather. A shuttlex from the Homburg Castle, which will be available from 4 p.m.

In order to further underline the vibe of the festival, the federal government has recently expanded the funding opportunities for festivals. According to the Initiative Music can promote events in the field of popular music and jazz with up to 50,000 euros in order to strengthen their artistic diversity and sustainability. This shows that there is still a lot of potential in the German festival landscape. 127 festivals from all over Germany have already been given with support, with a big focus on non-urban regions. This makes it clear that our landscape also has a heart for culture.

Overall, it remains to be stated that the first band Contest Oberberg not only offered a nice setting for the talent, but also sets a strong sign of cultural work in the region. So one can only hope that the upcoming events in the Oberberg region will come across equally high enthusiasm.