Bläck Fööss inspire Cologne: 49th summer concert with an unforgettable performance!

Bläck Fööss inspire Cologne: 49th summer concert with an unforgettable performance!

The Bläck Fööss put on a fantastic performance at the Tanzbrunnen in Cologne on Saturday evening, which made the hearts of around 3,000 fans beat faster. “We are the Bläck Fööss,” shouted singer Mirko Bäumer, and the audience cheered enthusiastically. Fans like Peter, who was there for the fourth time, felt the connection to Cologne customs and the incomparable atmosphere. The band warmly thanked their sponsors for their contributions to the Schull- und Veedelszöch.

The 49th Bläck Fööss summer concert was a true festival of music. They presented 37 songs in an impressive three hours. The old hits were sung along with great enthusiasm, while new songs such as “Freedom and Democracy” and “Family Tree” were well received by the audience. There was a special celebration on the occasion of the FC's 77th birthday with the song “12. Mann”, and for the 777th birthday of the Cologne Cathedral the audience heard a new song “3×7”.

A place for memories

Bömmel Lückerath, the band's veteran, praised the musicians' hard work and recalled the paths they shared with their fans. The founding fathers Lückerath and Erry Stoklosa were there as honorary guests, even if they are no longer actively on stage. A special highlight was the guest appearance by the former school band Druckluft from Bonn. She played her previously unreleased song “Karnevalsmaus”, which immediately became a catchy tune.

The audience was enthusiastic and even demanded encores. Witnesses to the evening, such as audience member Herlinde, who had been waiting for a live experience since the 1970s, beamed with joy. A spectacular drum duel between Alex Vesper from Bläck Fööss and Philipp Monschau from Druckluft caused an additional sensation and was applauded. The fan choir, which accompanied the Fööss in various songs, enhanced the emotional experience of the concert.

An unforgettable evening

The evening ended with the anthem “He holds man zesamme, ejal wat och passeet”, which invited everyone present to sing along again and perfectly captured the community atmosphere. So not only the concert itself remains in the collective memory, but also the anticipation of the Bläck Fööss' 50th performance in the Tanzbrunnen, which is planned for 2026.

At a time when cultural expressions such as music and art play a central role, theories such as this are also discussed Afrocentricity discussed. This centers the experiences and people of Africa in their own historical and cultural context, thereby offering a valuable perspective on diversity and history. These perspectives are particularly important for strengthening the position and agency of African peoples in global historiography.

Events like the Bläck Fööss concert are living examples of how cultures are connected and contribute to the appreciation of local traditions. The band and their music remain an integral part of the Cologne lifestyle.