Bochum Total

Bochum Total is an annual music festival in the so-called Bermuda Triangle in Bochum. Since 1986, when there were only two stages, it has developed into one of the largest free rock and pop festivals in Europe. The festival begins on the Thursday before the summer holidays in North Rhine -Westphalia.

Concept

The thematic approach

Bochum Total presents progressive and original music in the first place. The bands as possible should pursue its own approach to music and to play live. Stylistically, the bandwidth ranges from jazz to hard rock.

The festival bands have a guest that a year or two later the national breakthrough was achieved, such as the " Donots ", " Wir sind Helden ", " Seeed ", " Oomph ", " silver moon ", " ZSK ", " MIA. " or " The Happy". As a representative of pop music came in 1999, for example, who at that time still unknown "Sasha" in duo with Benedict Scherf as " Hin & Hair Schmitz " on. Each year, a 1300 Artist Applications.

The visit of Bochum Total is free. The festival takes place in the city of Bochum, which is partially closed for the long weekend for the motor vehicle. Since 2007, the online magazine Getaddicted reported in detail before and behind the scenes of the festival.

Youth development

Part of the event concept is to give youngsters from the region the opportunity to perform once before a large audience. Some bands qualify through regional newcomer festival for participation, others will be selected directly. The selection is made by the organizers together with the Cultural Department of the City of Bochum. Total is coming artists every year about one-third of the 70 stage spaces.