Star night backstage

One more Kasnudel, then we’re ready to go

A well-rehearsed presenter duo: Barabara Schöneberger and Hans Sigl.

(Bild: Peter Krivograd)

The "Krone" was allowed to accompany the VIPs behind the scenes at the star night and shows what was not seen on TV ...

While loud, singing voices could already be heard from outside, the basses were blaring and the staff at the entrances around the mega event were busy, the backstage area - at least in direct comparison - still seemed deeply relaxed. In the meantime, the evening's artists disappeared into the "black hole" - the dressing room reserved exclusively for the stars - from which they were miraculously spat out in their stage outfits just minutes later. One Semino Rossi ate delicious Carinthian cheese noodles for refreshment, while many others had a last drink before their big performance.

Even presenter Hans Sigl was surprised that it was that time again: this time neither in the Wachau nor on Lake Neusiedl; the party went on late into the night on the shores of Lake Wörthersee. "This is my third year taking part. And what I notice is that this is a grown, big, friendly family. The people have all known each other for an incredibly long time. There is a great familiarity, there are no big outliers in terms of nervousness or stress or pressure," the "Bergdoktor" told us, visibly relaxed.

Something for everyone
As for his presenter colleague Barbara Schöneberger, it was also a "foreign assignment" for comedian and new pop star Bülent Ceylan. He has known Starnacht for a long time: thanks to his mother Hilde, who is also a huge Roland Kaiser fan, he was "practically" born into Starnacht, as he explained. Despite his unconventional background, he managed to wow the crowds!

In fact, it was fellow musician Nikotin from Vienna who hadn't heard of Starnacht until he was asked. And yet he was absolutely convinced before his performance: "I'm going to go up there and just tear the thing apart. I'll tear it to shreds," he said in the "Krone" talk. Nothing new, but always a pleasure for folk rock'n'roller Andreas Gabalier and Seer singer Sassy. They have both been attending the popular concert night for years and it always feels "like a big class reunion" for them.

Young star Chris Steger was there for less time, but was all the more motivated. To be precise, Starnacht, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this time, is even older than the "Zefix" performer himself. The "Krone" Starnacht magazine, for which the 20-year-old was interviewed, was also published to mark this anniversary. "My dream would be to still be in the magazine when Starnacht turns 50. Then maybe even on the cover!"

Afterwards, the party went on long into the night - you can see what else happened here in the Adabei TV video above.