Was wurde aus dem Ostrock?

In the organizer's words:

The development of the scene after 1990

Bands such as the Puhdys, Karat and Silly were stars in the GDR and also toured internationally. After reunification, however, the scene was on the brink of collapse. Many bands initially disbanded, the audience went to the western bands - and then surprisingly returned a little later. What happened to GDR rock after 1990? Historian Tom Koltermann explores this question in his book "Rock im Osten". He sheds light on the period of upheaval using numerous sources and interviews. Tina Powileit, who talks about the past and present of East German rock, will be a guest at the book premiere: The drummer from the GDR rock band Mona Lise still plays with Die Seilschaft today. From 1992 to 1998, the band accompanied the East German singer-songwriter Gerhard Gundermann.

Lecture and discussion: Dr. Tom Koltermann, historian, Potsdam and Tina Powileit, musician, Berlin
Moderation: Dr. Liza Soutschek, research associate at the DDR Museum

IN COOPERATION WITH THE LEIBNIZ CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY HISTORICAL RESEARCH POTSDAM E.V. (ZZF)

Admission is free of charge.