The indie band Kraftklub from Chemnitz launched their tour for their fifth studio album «Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt» on Tuesday in Schwerin's Kongresshalle. Thousands of fans celebrated the kickoff with new tracks and classics. Frontman Felix Kummer urged the audience to uphold tolerance.
The five-member band led by frontman Felix Kummer, 36, thrilled a large audience in Schwerin. It was Kraftklub's first performance in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state capital. The musicians showcased tracks from the new album such as «Marlboro Mann» and «Schief in jedem Chor», alongside established hits like «Schüsse in die Luft» and «Ich will nicht nach Berlin».
The tour takes the group through Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, with many concerts already sold out. Kraftklub, one of Germany's most prominent indie bands, engages politically. In 2018, the band organized the #WirSindMehr concert in response to far-right riots in Chemnitz.
Towards the end of the concert, Kummer addressed the fans directly. He recalled past experiences of not feeling alone in one's own city. «It is nice to see that everyone is welcome at this concert», he said. He then added: «But if you have a problem with trans people, if you have a problem with queer people, if you have a problem with foreigners, then you can feel free to leave.»
This message highlights the band's stance on tolerance and inclusion.
