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Kraftklub - Keine Nacht für Niemand Festival Tour

Kraftklub – “Keine Nacht für Niemand” Festival Tour: The Stage Comes Alive For the festival tour of “Keine Nacht für Niemand,” Kraftklub introduced new elements in live entertainment and turned their stage into an interactive work of art. Behind this concept was Wiese’s idea of the “Living Backdrop” — a living set design that made the music’s energy visually tangible. The “Gäng”: Fans as Part of the Show Together with 80 dedicated fans from all over Germany, an extraordinary performance came to life. The “Gäng,” made up of amateurs with and without dance or stage experience, became part of the stage design through an intensive rehearsal process. In a 70-minute set, they combined visual choreography, algorithmic choreography, and classical dance choreography. The aesthetic of their movement was deliberately raw, direct, and provocative — true to Kraftklub’s punk rock spirit and, in parts, adapted to the body language of the band’s frontman, Felix Kummer. The Setting: More Than Just a Stage The central element of the show was a three-story black scaffold that spanned the full width and height of the festival stages. The collective energy of the Gäng burst forth from this structure throughout the show, turning the whole stage into a playground. The scaffold acted as a dynamic canvas on which fans performed together with the band. The fusion of music and movement amplified the raw power of the songs and created an immersive experience for the audience. Awards and Recognition The “Keine Nacht für Niemand” tour was highly praised by fans and critics alike. In 2017, Kraftklub received the 1Live Krone award for “Best Live Act” — proof that their combination of music, choreography, and creative stage concept was truly unique. Two 1LIVE Krone Awards 2017 for Kraftklub: “Best Live Act” and “Best Band” © WDR/Thomas Brill More to see: Those who want to experience it for themselves can find both the official trailer and a concert recording from Rock am Ring. A big thank-you goes to Beat The Rich and Felix Kummer for trusting in the idea and bringing this outstanding project to life — and, of course, to the production company Landstreicher. This tour shows how Kraftklub and Nicole Wiese elevated the live experience to a new level — where fans are not just spectators, but an active part of the show. Photos: Philipp Gladsome → Kraftklub band photographer; Rainer Kreuenhof → Deichbrand

2017