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Indie rock in Göttingen: 2,500 fans celebrate at the Open Sound Festival!
Göttingen celebrated a successful open sound festival on July 12, 2025 with 2,500 visitors and impressive indie rock bands.
Indie rock in Göttingen: 2,500 fans celebrate at the Open Sound Festival!
The Open Sound Festival in Göttingen proved to be a real magnet for music lovers last Friday. Almost 2,500 guests gathered at the festively decorated weekly market to hear the first sounds of the festival. The fairy lights and the numerous drinks stands created a wonderful atmosphere, which was further enhanced by the perfect weather. [Göttinger Tageblatt]. originally expected.
The band “Engin” kicked things off and took the stage at 7 p.m. With their unique style, which combines indie rock with influences from traditional Turkish music, they immediately created a good atmosphere. Frontman Engin Devekiran cleverly switched between German and Turkish in his lyrics. The audience was enthusiastic and followed the rhythmic sounds of the band. The Munich band “Kytes” then continued the successful series and delivered melodic indie rock enriched with electronic pop elements. The audience sang along loudly to the cover songs, such as “Cry for Love” by the doctors.
A festival for all ages
The festival attracts people of all ages and Ronald Grops from the city's cultural administration emphasizes that attendance was 1,300 on the first day of the festival, followed by 1,800 on the second day and 1,000 on Thursday. Such a high level of participation shows that the open sound festival is extremely popular in the region and has a permanent place in the event calendar.
The idea of offering the festival free of charge is also well received. Funding through sponsors allows everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy the performances. This is positively highlighted by many visitors who are happy about the great offer.
Outlook for upcoming concerts
The festival continues: On August 7th and 8th, spectators can expect the party band Sweety Glitter as well as the bands Kyles Tolone and Catapult. With such a varied line-up, the festival remains a highlight in Göttingen and beyond.
If you are interested in other events, you should also take a closer look at the Tollwood Summer Festival 2025, which takes place from June 19th to July 19th. Well-known artists such as Iggy Pop and Patti Smith can be admired here. A look at the MyRockShows shows that the festival season in Germany is in full swing and offers numerous highlights.
With such a strong start, it will be exciting to see what surprises the coming days of the Open Sound Festival have in store. Stay tuned and experience the musical diversity that Göttingen has to offer!