Bischofshofen

Böhsen Onkelz concert is just the beginning

Onkelz singer Kevin Russell thrilled the crowds(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Almost 46,000 spectators attended the Böhsen Onkelz concert at the Bischofshofen ski jumping venue at the weekend. The next concerts are due to take place here next year. There was criticism for the security staff. . . 

"We want to see the Onkelz." This rallying cry was the constant chant in Bischofshofen at the weekend. Almost 46,000 music fans made the pilgrimage to the Pongau region to experience the double concert by German band Böhse Onkelz at the Schanzengelände. The rockers gave their all for more than 2.5 hours at both gigs, firing out well-known classics such as "Auf gute Freunde". But there was also room for song rarities that are hardly known even to die-hard fans.

The stage was almost 20 meters high(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

The absolute highlight of the show: in the encore block, illuminated drones first formed the band's emblem in the night sky before a laser projected the logo onto the front of the ski jump. Bengal lights then lit up the entire ski jump. Even the most hardened rock fans rubbed their eyes in amazement. "Really incredible," said Ski Club President Manfred Schützenhofer in amazement. He was able to rub his hands together, as his club collected a generous rent for the concert double. "We're already planning and hoping for more concerts next year," he says.

The band was on form, performing well-known classics as well as unknown rarities(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

This would also please the local restaurateurs and clubs. They set up a fan mile in the city center. Business was so good that beer kegs had to be reordered on Friday afternoon. Nevertheless, everything went peacefully. "In that sense, it was more Tote Hosen than Onkelz," said police inspector Hans Wolfgruber with a laugh after the first concert, reminiscent of another German rock band.

Great atmosphere on the fan mile(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Less to laugh about: Some visitors complained on the Internet about the poorly organized security service and long queues at the food stands.