What the STELLA NOMINE Festival 2024 was like

The Stella Nomine Festival 2024 entered its next round from 15 to 17 August and offered an impressive program that delighted visitors. Despite high temperatures and sometimes challenging weather conditions, the atmosphere was characterized by a special energy that was palpable throughout the weekend.

The first day of the festival, Thursday, began with a quiet but impressive opening by William Bleak, who set the stage for a varied program. This was followed by Dead Lights, a band that initially formed online and came together in person for the first time after the coronavirus pandemic. Their performance was impressively dynamic and captivated the audience. Particularly noteworthy was the performance by Kontrast, who got the audience dancing with their best-known song “Einheitsschritt”. This classic created a rousing atmosphere and was one of the highlights of the evening. As the headliner of the day, Suicide Commando captivated the audience with an energetic show. The intense beats and powerful performance left a lasting impression on the festival visitors. The musical finale of the evening was provided by Bruno Kramm from Das Ich, who brought the night to a stylish close with his DJ sounds.

On Friday, the festival continued its program with an enchanting performance by Waldträne, who created a special atmosphere with their pagan sounds. Pretty Addicted then got the audience moving with their powerful performance, while The Cemetary Girlz sprayed a mixture of gothic and grunge. Batboner seamlessly followed on from this and perfectly complemented the dark musical experience. A special highlight was the performance by Stalingrad Valkyrie, a project by Kirlian Camera, which impressed with innovative sounds and impressive ideas. Centhron and Clouds followed with strong performances that thrilled the audience. Lacrimas Profundere set the musical highlight of the day with their typically intense show, before Dark took over to close the stage. Bruno Kramm once again provided the musical accompaniment for the night owls.

The last day of the festival, Saturday, began with a powerful performance by the duo Worn Out, who won over the audience with their performance. Despite the oppressive heat, the Torgau fire department provided welcome cooling, which underlined the family character of the festival. It got really cozy with delicious homemade cake, which was served after the first band performance. Those who wanted a break from the musical delights could take the bus directly to the old town of Torgau. The festival wristband was also the entrance ticket for exhibitions, the castle and museums. – You can’t get a more all-round festival experience than that! Atomic Neon and Devil-M set the musical tone for the day, followed by Lament and The Nosferatu, who impressed with their characteristic vampiric sounds. Umbra et Imago showed once again why they are legends of their genre, inspiring not only with their music but also with their interaction with the audience. Kite followed with an energetic show before Kirlian Camera closed the festival with a brilliant performance as the evening’s headliner. As on the previous evenings, Bruno Kramm provided the musical finale and rounded off the festival in an atmospheric way.

Over three days, the Stella Nomine Festival 2024 offered a variety of music and an atmosphere characterized by community and enthusiasm. Visitors experienced an event that not only impressed with its musical highlights, but also with its excellent organization and special atmosphere.

Dagmar Urlbauer