Please enable the javascript to submit this form. The international Gothic scene meets on the grounds of the Drispenstedt airfield to celebrate music and themselves together for three days. With 40 bands over two days on two stages, boredom is not an option. The program includes readings, lectures, fashion shows, and workshops. After the concerts, the night parties continue the celebration. Various stalls tempt visitors to shop, and 40 food stalls offer extensive culinary delights.
Something is always up. What can you bring in, and what has to stay outside? PET bottles no matter how small and flexible must stay outside. No one has an issue with 40 cm long drinking horns either. One might wonder if safety is really the main concern here. Walking-stick umbrellas are not allowed to bring to the grounds. But you can buy them there. What I mean to say is: The rules are not always understandable and clear to visitors, which can lead to frustration at the entrance.
Especially with the temperatures we have in our region in August, you sometimes need a break and a place to rest. Many visitors would surely be pleased if more were done in this regard. Another frequent complaint is about the prices, especially for food and drinks. You can quickly spend euros over three days of the festival. Add to that the ticket itself, travel costs, and increasingly expensive accommodations. Everyone has the option to bring their own lunch.
This is expressly allowed, and water is available for free at four drinking water stations. Enough complaining. After all, there are many positive things to report. As already mentioned, there are four drinking water stations distributed around the grounds where you can get free water.
The sound is consistently good to excellent depending a bit on your location. The lighting and pyrotechnics on both stages is impressive from start to finish. Big kudos and my respect to the entire technical crew for that. I also have a very positive impression of the security team.
