Event
How West Music Came to East Radio - A Musical Reading with Exciting Background Insights from Wolfgang Martin and Manuel Schmid of Stern Meißen
About
A musical reading with Wolfgang Martin and Manuel Schmid about how Western music reached East German radio. It takes place at Herkuleskeule, Dresden, on Saturday 27 March 2027 at 16:00.
What to expect
Wolfgang Martin and Manuel Schmid present a musical reading about how Western music came into East German radio.
They tell behind-the-scenes stories from radio work, including meetings and interviews with ABBA, David Bowie, Omega, Rio Reiser and Czeslaw Niemen.
Manuel Schmid sings and plays hits by Bob Dylan, the Doors and Bruce Springsteen, plus songs by Lift, Renft and Stern-Combo.
- Tricks helped play Western music on East radio.
- The official quota was 60% domestic music.
- Wolfgang Martin wrote a book on this topic.
FAQ
What is the event about?
A musical reading about how Western music came into East German radio.
Wolfgang Martin and Manuel Schmid tell behind-the-scenes stories.
Manuel Schmid sings and plays the soundtrack.
Who performs?
Wolfgang Martin and Manuel Schmid of Stern Meißen.
Wolfgang Martin is a longtime music editor.
Manuel Schmid is singer and keyboarder of Stern-Combo Meißen.
Getting there
Herkuleskeule, Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden, Sachsen, DE
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