Germany’s Biggesee Open Air to return
German open-air concert series Biggesee Open Air is set to return next summer after a three-year hiatus.
Launched in 2022, the debut edition of the A.S.S.-promoted festival took place in Sauerland, the largest tourist region in North Rhine-Westphalia, across eight days in June.
Around 75,000 visitors attended concerts from international stars such as James Blunt and Paul van Dyk and domestic talent including Max Giesinger, Mark Forster, Cro, Wincent Weiß, LEA and JORIS.
Next year’s event will take place between 18-22 June, with German electro band Deichkind the first act to be announced.
Headquartered in Hamburg, the company also operates in Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux
Part of the Mehr-BB Entertainment Company, A.S.S. has operated as a booking agency and tour promoter for German and international rock, pop, folk, jazz, and world music artists since 1979, presenting up to 1,200 concerts a year. It also operates in Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux, and represents various artists throughout Europe as an agent.
The Hamburg-headquartered company works with acts such as 10cc, Bob Geldof, Crash Test Dummies, Donovan, Jack Savoretti, The Stranglers and Wishbone Ash.
Last month, the firm appointed a dual leadership team – Sabrina Sapone and Nils Max – to run its Düsseldorf office. It also has a Berlin branch.
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