13 Jun 18
NEWS-ARCHIVE
BTF-CHECK: THE RUMJACKS
The Rumjacks from Down Under Australia have already experienced a lot in their 10 years of traveling around and this is their BTF check:
What's it like to play a festival for the first time? That's always fun. So first of all, be happy to have been booked and then find out who else is performing. Also, which friends you might meet or which colleagues you should urgently look at.
What do you expect from a good festival? A well-functioning organization. Fortunately, this is the case at almost all European festivals. So not just for us, but also for the audience. If there are problems at every nook and cranny, it can be quite annoying. But if everything goes well, it affects the performance and the atmosphere among the audience.
What don't you like so much about festivals? Relatively often we arrive with just enough time, play our set and almost have to leave again. That's a shame if you don't have enough time to fully enjoy the event. It's also stupid to play on another day like a band that you would have liked to see because you are already on a stage somewhere else.
Which of the bands have you never seen before but really want to check out? There are a lot of bands that we've never seen before, but whose names we've known for a long time are and we look forward to seeing some of them. But also our friends RUDE PRIDE, Pipes and Pints and Anti Flag, with whom we have already done something together. It's going to be great, we're really looking forward to it.
What are your festival highlights? The absolute highlight so far was probably Woodstock in Poland 2016. That was really huge. Or as a headliner at the Street Mode Festival in Greece last year. But there are so many great DIY events that we remember fondly. It's nice that we've been around long enough to play a festival for the second time and meet the same organizers and crew members. Something like that is really fun.
Do you have anything special planned to celebrate your tenth anniversary? In fact, we're currently collecting a few songs and seeing what we have. It could be a good thing that we'll come up with something soon.
11 Jun 18
BTF-CHECK: DIE DORKS
At the beginning of the week you can read a little more. Really nice that Die Dorks responded in such detail. Festival check from:
You have probably already been there as guests. This year you'll change your perspective and look down from the stage. Why was it about time?
Yes, we managed to finally stop by last year. As you've probably noticed, we always play quite a few concerts throughout the year and almost all of us work shifts on the side, so our schedule fills up very quickly. But luckily we were able to carve out this time to just take a vacation and listen to other bands. Playing yourself is of course the best thing and we like to play anywhere where the location, organizers and guests celebrate together in a nice and relaxed way. Back to Future struck us as particularly positive in this regard and was an absolutely familiar, cool festival with a varied music program. That's why we're even more excited to be rocking there this year. And every band would definitely like to play on this stage, so it's about time?
Which one of you will shine in the forest pool with an ass bomb?
I think there will definitely be the gentlemen of the low tones, the bass players and the keyboard players. They are fun for everyone. In time, I will bring the drummer, also known as the infamous “Sleepmaster,” to safety. The guy always falls asleep very quickly and should therefore definitely be brought to Daniel in the childcare tent so that he doesn't make a “dead man” in the forest bath.
Why should you as a punk wash yourself if you're going to get dirty anyway?
Refreshing yourself in a forest pool is nice in these hot temperatures, but showers with soap etc. are completely overrated at festivals. As a band, when you're on tour, it's no use at all. If anything, a change of t-shirt is enough, because afterwards you'll smell just like a polecat. The good thing about it is that the others stink just as much and you won't get looked at wrongly anyway, unless you show up at your employer the next week with the “grind” from the festival. And unfortunately we all have to work to afford touring. It would be nice if you could save water too.
As far as we know, you know the rural areas of Saxony and live in the countryside in Bavaria. Make a few comparisons.
There is no difference. There is a general tendency towards right-wing conservative, narrow-minded worldviews everywhere in the rural regions of Germany. Here we are currently debating more about “Balkensepp”, whether we should hang him or not. I think that will be less the case in Saxony.
You have recorded a new album. Will this have already been released for Back To Future, or are you at least playing new material if not?
Yes, the album is in the can. At the moment all we need is a guest vocal from “Wölfi” from Die Kassierer, then we can finish mastering the record. The record will be released again through our friends at CoreTex Berlin. The official release date is October 19th, where it starts with a show at the “Aufmucken gegen Rechts” festival in Mühlhausen. Rawside are also there. Of course, a week later there will also be celebrations in our area, so we will be there on October 26th. Start a big release party in the Silo in Töging. We've just asked about bands, but no response yet. Let's be surprised who else is playing? Maybe we'll play a new song on Back to Future as a foretaste, but we should also keep the playing time in mind and not completely push our old hits off the playlist. They are the best way for people to sing along and they are definitely looking forward to it. Our listeners only get to know the other songs after the release and then decide what they like best. Good things take a while!
08 Jun 18
BTF-CHECK: F*CKING ANGRY
F*cking Angry from Bonn are making their BTF debut this year and Chris Crusher has dedicated himself to our check. Here it is:
You are quite a political band. What message do you come with? Our message is: “Born angry, live angry, die angry”. Get angry all your life and do something about the injustices in this world and create something positive out of your anger!
You are coming to Glaubitz for the first time. What do you think awaits? I have no idea. We're coming to Glaubitz for the first time! But there are some great bands playing that we will check out. We are looking forward to meeting some old friends again and getting to know new people. Some of us will probably get drunk...
Have a good time: hardcore punk is... Positive Mental Attitude! An evolution of punk. What it is definitely NOT: Chauvinistic, macho-bollo-tough-guy bullshit!
What shouldn't be missing from a festival? The audience and the bands
Do you camp or do you prefer a mattress? Daniel tent, Dominik mattress, Beckx mattress in the tent, Gabo never sleeps and I sometimes make do with the muddy field when I'm tired .
07 Jun 18
BTF-CHECK: BAD CO. PROJECT
Just back from the States, where they played the pool party with The Briefs at the Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival, among other things, there is the Bad Co. Project festival check, which bass player Steph answered.
Which of you has ever peed in a swimming pool and what was it like?
Pretty sure - not 100%, but I would almost say that it has happened to all of us at some point.
Depending on the situation, this can be more or less embarrassing - for example, there is a chlorine substance that turns blue when you pee in it. Once you've overcome the moment of fear that exactly that didn't happen, you just have to swim on quickly and then be happy about which poor guy is diving through my innermost being... At least that one is a little warmer for a short moment.
And who among you would like to pee in a swimming pool and then think something? I would like to shit in some people's front gardens, jacuzzis or whirlpools. I would like to look people in the eyes and ask them to stay a little longer. We just visited Uncle Donald T. in the States. He and many of his colleagues would be such candidates.
When can we actually expect new songs from you? New songs are on the way - we are currently working on them and will be in the Coming out with a new record next year. The ink is dry - everyone is really keen on it. It's just a matter of time.
Who are you looking forward to meeting? Sucker would have to answer this sentence, it would be funny - he's a proven misanthrope. Regardless, there are already a lot of people who we like - and who will hopefully also visit us at the BTF.
Please finish the sentence - preferably in detail: Coming from hectic Berlin to the quiet country is... Loooooooooong boring
06 Jun 18
QUICK FEW INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY
Advance sales continue until Thursday at all listed presale locations. Afterwards there is a box office for €35.00. Don't worry, all visitors come in. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.! Insider tip: The Felsenkeller also has a beautiful beer garden.
Another quick note for supposed skeptics when it comes to sound:
Since we had already attended a few shows in the Felsenkeller ourselves, we are painfully aware of having to tackle an additional “sound” construction site. Before we came up with the idea of the ADICTS concert, it was clear to us that we would give this "program item" the highest priority.
We have spared neither expense nor effort and are of the opinion that we will create optimal conditions on June 9th in order to be able to offer these great bands the worthy acoustic setting, especially you of course.
Several adjustments were made: building acoustic optimization, new technology (which was professionally calibrated), experienced staff (at the mixer, light controls, also on stage), an extra monitor mix and so on. In the end, we are very grateful to Felsenkeller and our sound system for having worked together to find an adequate solution.
Now all you have to do is: “Walk in, the beer is cold!”.
03 Jun 18
BTF-CHECK: TERRORFETT
Short, sweet, to the point. Without any big frills. Just like your hardcore punk board.
Yes, lick me fat, why are you making so much noise? Because it's super cool!
What do you know about the back To Future and at what average speed will it take you from Karlsruhe down the almost 600 kilometers to Glaubitz?
Nothing and everything! Onboard speed will be approximately 160 kilometers per hour. With piss breaks it should take us 5.5 hours to reach orbit!
Are you guys like you staying for the whole festival or are you going to move on straight away? Unfortunately we're only camping for one night because we're playing somewhere else beforehand.
What's great about festivals? Hopefully the food!
Why are festivals banned? Because of the event Festival visitors!
02 Jun 18
RUNNING ORDER FOR ADICTS-FESTIVAL
A week from today our first major event will take place, which you don't want to miss. Here is the running order:
- 01:00-01:45 Dirt Box Disco (UK)
- 23:25-00:40 The Adicts (UK/US)
- 22:05-22:55 Funeral Dress (BEL)
- 21:05-21:45 The Kids (BEL)
- 20:00-20:45 The Lillingtons (US)
- 7:00-7:40 p.m. The Jollars (IRL)
- 6:00-6:40 p.m. Lord James (DEU)
The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and Ray Rocket from Teenage Bottlerocket (US) will shorten your renovation breaks.
31 May 18
BTF-CHECK: GRADE 2
Oi! the boys from the island! We are excited about the young English trio GRADE 2. Especially because they already have a few notches in the wood. First, your BTF check:
Who of your label colleagues who play on Back To Future have you met and who haven't you met?
We think that's just BONECRUSHER and we're happy that it seems to be working this time. Apart from that, we are excited about THE RUMJACKS.
Do you actually know that your label boss Hechti from Contra Records will be out and about in gold glitter leggings all weekend and are you adapting to his style?
Do you actually know that your label boss Hechti from Contra Records will be out and about in gold glitter leggings all weekend and are you adapting to his style?
You are, so to speak, the new breed of British street punk. What else is the genre like on the island?
We would say that there are a lot of new bands with a similar sound at the moment. Check out Rats Nest from Ramsgate. They're young guys like us and they're tearing everything down at the moment. Otherwise, I can recommend Crown Court, Arch Rivals or The Crash Landings. They all already have good discs out there.
You have played in many different countries for your age. Where was it great and where do you definitely want to go?
It's really true that we are incredibly lucky to have already gotten around so well. In fact, it's always great in Germany. The concerts are optimally organized, the people are nice, it's always fun. It was also great in Athens. The performance there was just completely crazy. Where we really want to go is the USA. Unfortunately we can't get our tour there with the Street Dogs. There were problems with the visas...
29 May 18
DRITTE WAHL
Anyone who fiddles for so long, works on themselves and keeps going, has no choice but to achieve success now! We are not only happy for DRITTE WAHL, but also together with them again this year.
Here is your festival check for 2018:
What is it like when, after many years, the desired and completely justified success finally comes after hard work?
For us it didn't happen in a day or overnight. It happened very slowly, step by step. We are of course very happy about our current success. That's very cool, but we're also grounded enough not to lose our grip on the ground.
Without researching at home. How often have you played with us and when was the last time?
We played at least twice. I think the last time was in 2011 or 2012. We have school-age children and have to plan our family activities around the holidays. That's why it never worked out in recent years.
Wait a minute, I'll help out, but I also had time to take a look. It happened 3 times: 1998, 2002 and 2011.
To what extent do you think punk rock wellness is a suitable slogan for Back To Future?
First of all, punk rock wellness is a very funny term! Of course it fits the BTF, everything is included: nature, exercise, drinks containing vitamins and delicious food! Maybe a little sleep, but what the heck!?
Who would you like to throw into the forest pool?
Always the keyboard player!
Ass bomb or sailor's head?
Köpper.
Please finish the sentence: Back To Future is...a fixture among the punk rock festivals in Germany, and it absolutely deserves it. We're looking forward to it!
28 May 18
PRESALE INFORMATION FOR THE ADICTS FESTIVAL
You've probably already noticed our anticipation festival with, among others, THE ADICTS.
By the way, advance sales on the homepage run until June 3rd. and at all other advance booking offices until June 6th.