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Billy Bragg at the Ampere

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Billy Bragg, English folk-rock legend, was on fire this past Monday night at the Ampere. He started off strong with his second song into the set already a big sing-a-long with "To have and to have not." The set then meandered through his career from songs about relationships to labor unions as well as covers of Woody Guthrie. He could have nearly passed as a comedian as he had witty stories and jokes between nearly every song throughout the set which gave insight into the songwriter's view of...

German Eurovision entry set for mediocrity

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Eurovision song contest in the last decade has been consistent in favoring either Eastern European countries or Scandinavian countries, with Germany being the one exception. Germany won in 2010 with an inexperienced, quirky, and oddly sexy performance by now famous Lena. Last year she tried her luck again, but with poor results.
This year Germany has chosen a single male singer, Roman Lob, with a song written by British musician Jamie Cullum. The track has achieved moderate success in...

A Champions League weekend in Munich

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

If you're lucky (or rich) enough to have a ticket for this weekend's Champions League final in Munich, or even if you're just planning on heading to Bavaria to soak up the atmosphere, there's a fair chance you won't just be there for the duration of the game. And nor should you be: Munich may rightly be renowned as a beer-lover's paradise, but there is a variety of other attractions to suit all interests.

Friday
Yes, it's not all about beer, but what better way to kick things off than a visit...

Marcel goes to Munich, the Mondführer comes home.

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Marcel Duchamp in München
Kunstbau
31st March - 15th July 2012

Iron Sky
Director: Timo Vuorensola. Release: April 2012.
Currently showing in Munich cinemas.


One of the most celebrated works in early 20th century art is on display in an U-Bahn station in Munich. Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2 is an absorbing modernist fusion of form, colour and energy, and forms the centrepiece of the first solo exhibition of Marcel Duchamp to be held here, currently to be seen in the Kunstbau in...

The USA and Europe have different ways of determining champions

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

An American who enjoys watching and playing sports tries to get a grasp on the European way of crowning a champion.
Whenever I go back to the States people often ask what it is about America I miss the most. They always wonder if it's the food, the music, or perhaps the people. And I do miss these things, for they do constitute a completely different culture, one that is richer than most people from Europe give it credit for. But these things are but window dressing for such a competitive...

Summer Rock Festivals

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

It is too late to secure tickets for some of the rock festivals in the region, but certainly not too late for all.  Below is a list of some of the festivals in the area where tickets are still available. Chiemsee Rocks - 38 Euros - August 22nd - Beatsteaks, Deichkind, The Gaslight Anthem, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Anti Flag, and First Class Ticket. Rock am See - 62 Euros - September 1st - Green Day, Beatsteaks, Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, Angels and...

Thrill seekers need not look beyond the city limits

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The life quality in Munich is always ranked in the top 10 of the world, no matter what criteria are used. And one of the biggest reasons cited is the ability to get around on a bike, saving both the environment and taking cars off the road. People often state that the fastest and easiest way to get around Munich is by bike. And they are correct. But they often fail to mention exactly how dangerous and stressful those jaunts around town can be.
As an avid cyclist, who has about 20 different trips...

In Search of the Best Wurst, Central Station

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Last weekend, with its record setting temperatures, gave me the perfect reason ('excuse', said my wife) to begin my quest to find the "Best Wurst". The biggest question was where? Munich, unlike Berlin, Hamburg or Vienna, does not really have the same sausage culture of those cities. In any of those there are Würstl stands every 50 metres. Here in Munich the choices are limited. Viktaulienmarkt seemed the logical place to begin, in the center of the Altstadt (Old Town), but I was quite sure...

An Expat’s guide to concerts in Munich

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

In Munich, as Germany’s third largest city, there are almost always plenty of concerts no matter what your taste in music. As a guy who goes to several shows a month, year round, I am often asked where I even hear of these shows. The answer, unfortunately, is complicated. If you only like massive concerts with only the top acts, then the answer is simple: you should just look at München Ticket from time to time and you will be up to date on anything you want. However, if you enjoy multiple...

The Stomper 98 / Old Firm Casuals / Lazy Bastards at the Backstage, a concert review

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

On Tuesday night Munich had the opportunity to see some of the world's best street punk bands in a fairly small venue with excellent sound. Unfortunately, the venue was only one third full and I believe the bands just weren't feeling any energy.
The show took place at the Backstage Halle, which is the medium size venue of the Backstage. The Headliners were Stomper 98 and The Old Firm Casuals with the local opener being The Lazy Bastards. All three bands can be summed up stylistically as street...

Stealing the Maibaum

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Many Bavarians take advantage of the typically beautiful weather on the first of May, and spend the day outdoors. Not only is it a public holiday, but many villages and neighbourhoods raise a 'Maibaum' (Maypole). There will be music and dancing for most of the day at the Marienplatz, as well as at multiple places around the city. From the Maifest im Tierpark in the south to the Moosacher Maifest in the north, there will be plenty going on in and around Munich on the 'Erste Mai'.
But first we...

Ring in the springtime at the Frühlingsfest

September 27, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Often referred to as the 'Little Sister' of the Oktoberfest, Munich's 'Frühlingsfest' runs from 20 April to 6 May 2012. There are more than one hundred stands offering games and food, as well as the rides that any Wies'n guest will immediately recognise. Though Friday's opening day was quite dreary with rain, the visitors during the first weekend enjoyed mostly beautiful weather.

The 'Riesenflohmarkt' (massive flea market) took place on Saturday 21 April and people were able to haggle for...

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Join us at the Kunstraum in der Au for the exhibition titled ,,Ereignis: Erzählung" by Christoph Scheuerecker, focusing on the captivating world of bees. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the intricate relationship between bees and their environment through various artistic expressions,...

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