ODYSSEE - Musik der Metropolen

In the organizer's words:

The musicians of KIBAB stand for the best mood, groovy sounds and sophisticated arrangements. The formation was created through the fusion of several bands and guarantees a rhythm-oriented mix of styles somewhere between Balkan beats, jazz and electronic dance music. The ten-piece combo delivers rich percussion, supported by brass, piano and bass. Pulsating beats, virtuoso solos and polyphonic vocals make KIBAB's performance a summery, airy pleasure. The concert takes place in cooperation with the Gesamtkunstwerk association from Dortmund.

ODYSSEE: Music of the Metropolises has always stood out among the country's world music festivals. The road festival combines four open-air stages with twelve concerts across the region and is once again proving to have a good feel for exciting urban sounds this summer. From July 9 to 26, fans of global music are invited to celebrate the diversity of current sounds, as always free of charge! The invited bands not only guarantee rousing dancefloor rhythms, but also take a stand against exclusion and violence in their lyrics.

ODYSSEE: Musik der Metropolen is sponsored by the Regional Culture Program NRW and the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia; the festival has reliable partners at its side for the last time; media partner WDR COSMO also provides support.

The community of organizers, consisting of Altstadtschmiede in cooperation with the Institut für Kulturarbeit in Recklinghausen, Kulturzentrum Pelmke e.V. in Hagen, Ringlokschuppen Ruhr in Mülheim an der Ruhr and Bahnhof Langendreer e.V. in Bochum, is doing everything in its power to make the finale of the road festival ODYSSEE: Musik der Metropolen an unforgettable experience. Barrier-free access will be provided.

Please note the following information when visiting the Freilichtbühne Wattenscheid: The Freilichtbühne Wattenscheid allows one 0.5-liter PET bottle of water per person at the three Odyssee concerts. Bags and rucksacks larger than A4 format, animals, glass in any form (bottles, glasses etc.), weapons (dangerous objects, umbrellas, fire, fireworks etc.) as well as food and other drinks are not permitted. Your bags/backpacks will be checked by security staff at the entrance.