During the 80s: an unforgettable party frenzy in Kassel!

During the 80s: an unforgettable party frenzy in Kassel!

On June 19, 2025, the time has come: The exhibition "Dotion to the 80s" will open in the Nordshausen community center in Kassel. This exciting show, organized by Oliver Köhler, a former drummer and concertagent, brings back all those who witnessed the pulsating pub scene and the legendary concerts of the time. The exhibition runs until July 6, 2025 and is a festival for all nostalgics and music lovers.

Köhler, who brought great artists such as Bap, Joe Cocker and Udo Lindenberg to Kassel, revives the highlights of the 80s. Visitors can look forward to impressive text boards, pictures and sounds of the time. Particular attention is paid to former Kassel musicians who are invited to musicians on Saturdays. Memories of big events, such as the legendary concert of Queen or the unforgettable appearances of Nena, KISS and the Scorpions, are the focus of the exhibition. Köhler also remembers an anecdote from an interview with Udo Lindenberg in 1984, in which the musician brought a chocolate cake with him, which loosened up the mood.

The colors and topics of the 80s

The 1980s were a decade of the colorful variety and the great upheavals. A look back at this time shows that it was shaped by significant topics such as the Cold War, Environmental Disasters and Great Social Movements. The protests in West Germany for peace and nature conservation were omnipresent, and the population could also be able to rise by the rise of television programs such as "Wetten dass ...?" And distract fascinations such as the Wimbledon victories from Boris Becker and Steffi Graf. Artists such as Madonna and Modern Talking dominated the charts and for many digital games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong were the absolute favorites.

The exhibition not only shows important stations and memories, but also the social changes that shaped the country. An example of this is the presentation of the changes in genderrole and social movements that were expressed in the art of this time. Although there are a variety of topics, it should be noted that the representation of women in the exhibition remains weak, which could initiate a discussion about representation in art and photography.

a meeting point for memories

Visitors to the exhibition can dive into the time of the shoulder pads, neon colors and varied fashion trends with an admission price of only 6 euros. The opening times are from Tuesday to Friday between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The large -format photographs and numerous objects invite you to linger and browse, and many memories are awakened again. More information can be found on the website Ruecksturz80er.de

What the 80s meant for many from Kassel and beyond is more than just nostalgia. This era has set decisive course for the present and it is a good feeling to revive the past times in such a framework. The exhibition not only represents a cultural event, but also invites everyone to share their personal memories and rediscover the treasures of the past. If that's not a good business for the memories!