News update from the organizers:“We had a furious start and it´s getting even wilder. While, shortly ago, DEINE LAKAIEN joined the circle of the Amphi Festival 2011, the next arrivals are already in the pipeline. Again we even have another seven bands to announce, offering a wide range from dark industrial beats to a heavy load of mediaeval rock, enriching the diversity of the programme. Today we start with a band that ranked very high on your wish lists: [X]-Rx ! The industrial-rave gods from Cologne are burning to unleash their electronic behemoth in front of their home crowd and we are extremely happy to present this special highlight on the Amphi Festival 2011. Not a single bit quieter, there will be another encounter with EBM legend Claus Larsen as the musical one-man-army LEÆTHER STRIP.
Vanished from the stages for many years, the hard-working Dane returned with a heroic live-comeback in 2009. Encouraged by these celebrated shows Claus Larsen takes the Amphi Festival in sight again for 2011. While FROZEN PLASMA continue to work on the follow-uo to their successful 2009 album „Monumentum“, we most recently received their confirmation for the Amphi 2011. So Vasi Vallis and Felix Marc are going to enrich the programme with an extra share of high-class electro-pop.
With their equally sophisticated and experimental compositions and their unique stage presence KIRLIAN CAMERA are without question one of the most fascinating acts in the electronic music scene. After forming the band in 1980, mastermind Angelo Bergamini looks upon a moved history that spawned countless genre classics, like the unforgettable „Eclipse“.
With its musical creations the Swedish duo ORDO ROSARIUS EQUILIBRIO explores the space between the poles of acoustic guitars, cyclic soundscapes, strings and percussions, creating a musical image of the impending apocalypse, combined with the orgies of the ancient Rome. SUBWAY TO SALLY and SALTATIO MORTIS are two of a kind that need no further introduction. Their names are synonymous for folk- and mediaeval rock on the highest level. While SUBWAY TO SALLY have proven their reputation as a legendary live-band for almost twenty years now, SALTATIO MORTIS stormed the German album charts in 2009, peaking in the top ten with their latest studio album „Wer Wind Saet“. Let yourself be infected by the joy of playing and experience both bands while they are calling for a dance at the Tanzbrunnen.
THE THEATRE PROGRAMME – FIRST FACTS
For 2011 we are also preparing an interesting programme for the “Theater am Tanzbrunnen”. Currently we are working on different ideas that will be announced in the upcoming weeks and months and we even have two great acts already confirmed. Following the tremendous success of last year´s performances, the forensic specialist DR. MARK BENECKE returns to the Amphi Festival in 2011 with another of his entertaining and informative talks. This time he is going to speak about „Vampires among us“.
In addition to that the Theater am Tanzbrunnen provides the perfect stage for PERSEPHONE. While performing, Sonja Kraushofer (L`Âme Immortelle), Martin Höfert and their band always create an incomparable atmosphere, by combining the intimacy of a chamber ensemble with the dynamics of a musical performance. Impressive and intense Persephone also know how to count the moment of surprise on their side! With PERSEPHONE, performing at the “Theater-Stage”, the line-up of the Amphi Festival 2011 will be enhanced by one additional band to a number of 35 musical acts, plus the upcoming artists, performing the supporting programme.
AMPHI SUPPORTERS LOOKING FOR REINFORCEMENT!
With the new season we would like to give you the opportunity again to actively support the Amphi Festival as a fan. According to this we are now looking for new Amphi supporters, reinforcing the team for 2011! As an Amphi Supporter you join the Amphi Festival street team and support the festival, for instance, by regularly spreading the latest event flyers and or placing posters in your favourite clubs, scene-shops, -cafés and many more. The ways are manifold and also creative ideas or online-support are appreciated any time as well.
Of course your efforts shall be rewarded ! Each supporter will receive 2 vip-tickets for Amphi Festival 2011 – The Orkus Open Air! To become a member of the Amphi Supporters please send us your e-mail application quickly to
AMPHI FESTIVAL GIFT-BOX RETURNS ON 10.10.10
The evergreen among the gothic gifts returns for another round, still an all-time suitable gift for music enthusiasts, festival fans and members of the dark scene. Within its timeless elegant shape, finished with high-quality metal-embossing, the Amphi Festival Gift-Box 2011 carries:
1x original weekend ticket for the Amphi Festival 2011
1x Amphi Festival sampler 2010 with 17 songs from Combichrist, Eisbrecher, Letzte Instanz, Skinny Puppy and many more!
1x bar of Amphi Festival gift chocolate (100gram)
1x lanyard
1x Amphi Festival sticker (14,8 cm x 5 cm)
1x Amphi postcard (great for greeting, wishes and personal dedications)
Whether for birthdays, general celebrations or special occasions, like a passed exam, a wedding and many more, the Amphi Festival Gift-Box always stands as a suitable and smart present that offers so much more! With great music, a sweet seduction and an unforgettable festival experience, you carry in your heart and mind forever. Also the metal-box proves itself as a wonderful eye-catcher on a shelf or a practical depository for personal treasures. The Amphi Festival Gift-Box is simply a true collector´s piece. The Amphi Festival Gift-Box will return on 10.10.2010 and be exclusively available in the Amphi Ticketshop http://www.amphi-festival.de/tickets for 74,99 € (including advance booking fee / not including postal/shipping).
TICKETS:
Original festival tickets can be booked in advance exclusively in the Amphi Ticketshop at www.amphi-festival.de/tickets.
Festival tickets are further available online at www.dark-ticket.de, at all nationwide Ticket Online and EVENTIM box offices and by phone on our 24h hotline +49 (0)1805- 568200 (14ct. / min. from the German fixed network).
Source: Newsletter
