Dark, forward thinking music with an attitude in one of the world's mostfascinating culturallocations, the legendary, naturalCave of Balve("Balver Höhle") in the heart of Germany.Prophecy Productionsproudly announce:
Prophecy Festinthe label's 25th anniversary yearis announcing five more actsfor the festival'sthree days and nightsfrom Thursday,September 9to Saturday,September 11:DEINE LAKAIENhave agreed to present a special treat'theGerman dark wave pioneers will present one of theirlegendary acoustic shows!NEGURÄ‚ BUNGETco-founding member Hupogrammos and Sol Faur, guitar player since 1998, revive their first main band with a oncein a lifetime performance. Supported by live musicians from DORDEDUH, the two original songwriters of the Romanian black metal icons will bring material from the first five albums to the cave.Hot German newcomersST. MICHAEL FRONThave just signed to Auerbach Tonträger and will already deliver their fascinating dark pop mixto Balve. The addition of Italy's rarely appearingKLIMT 1918will not just thrill connoisseurs of intelligent indie rock but also delight anybody else who loves melancholic music. And last but never least, German black metal outfitEÃS, formerly known as GEÃST will bring their unique take on darkness to the stage despite being on an official hiatus.
Thefollowing bandshave previously beenconfirmedfor thebilling:EMPYRIUM,DORNENREICH,DOOL,DORDEDUH, andSECRETS OF THE MOON.
Martin Kollercomments: "We are absolutely thrilledto welcome five exciting new bands to this year's festival billing", enthusesthelabel's founder. "Despite all the difficulties that planning during a global pandemic causes, we are confident to have successfully invitedmore outstanding acts from across the wide spectrum of dark emotional music that Prophecy Productions and its sister labels stand for. Next to cult act DEINE LAKAIEN, particularly the historic concert that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have agreed to give by playingtheir earlyNEGURÄ‚ BUNGET material with the backing of DORDEDUH members promises to be another once in a lifetime experience at Prophecy Fest."
Crisis what crisis? Of course,Prophecy Productionsare fully aware about the continuing global pandemic, which might stillput a spanner into the works of this year'sProphecy Fest 'although the event is scheduled for late summer. Please read below in the "Prophecy Pandemic FAQ" about possible scenarios and measures to ensure thehealth and safetyofvisitors,bands, andcrew.
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TICKET OPTIONS
3-day-pass incl. "Prophecy Productions 25" programme book - 99 Euro
A digital pass for a streaming version of the festival will also be made available in due time for those who prefer to stay at home or who have no other choice. We are still working on technical details.
3-day-passes can be booked via the link below:
https://tickets.prophecy.de/en/titel/prophecy-fest-09-09-11-09-2021-balve-de
Members of the Grand Supporter tiers of the currently re-launched PROPHECY CLUB will be able to attend the festival in all versions free of admission charge. Please check here for availability and conditions: https://en.prophecy.de/prophecy-club-membership/prophecy-club-2021-membership.html
Please note that Prophecy Fest 2021 is planning with visitor numbers as currently projected to be approved by local and federal authorities. If the attendance becomes restricted further due to official regulations at a later point in time, tickets will remain valid on the basis of first come, first served. Invalidated tickets will be reimbursed and other options including changing to a digital pass will also be made available.
