Konzertbüro Bahl moves from Giessen: AfD event causes a stir!

Konzertbüro Bahl moves from Giessen: AfD event causes a stir!

A groundbreaking event recently took place in Gießen: the Bahl concert office ended its collaboration with the Gießen trade fair after 20 years. This decision has its origins in the upcoming AfD event to found its youth organization, which is scheduled to take place on November 29th and 30th in the Hessenhalle. The concert office quickly moved the “Ice Holy Night” event, planned for December 20th, to the Buderus Arena in Wetzlar. Managing director Dennis Bahl expressed concerns about the security precautions and the organizational burdens that will accompany the AfD event. According to reports from Giessen General The police are expecting 10,000 to 40,000 counter-demonstrators who want to send a strong signal against right-wing politics.

Bahl's decision not only reflects resistance to the AfD, but is also a call to defend democracy, diversity and social cohesion. Criticism of the fair had already been voiced in Giessen circles, and other controversial events such as a weapons fair and the Eritrea Festival also attracted city discussions and protests. Bahl explained that the collaboration with the fair was no longer compatible with the ethical values ​​of its artists and the audience.

Demonstrations in Giessen

In the run-up to the AfD event, several demonstrations are expected that promise to be very popular. Political protagonists have already signaled that they will no longer be available to make appearances and greetings at openings in the future. A strong signal from the Giessen community that the citizens do not want to accept what could happen in the halls of the trade fair without being challenged. Criticism of Messe Gießen's rental practices is becoming increasingly louder, and it is likely that other organizers are considering ending their cooperation with the trade fair.

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In the current situation in Giessen, the focus is not only on the artists and organizers, but also on social cohesion and the commitment of citizens. It remains to be seen how the protest movements will develop and what long-term effects they will have on the cultural and event landscape in Giessen.