Question: What's the route taken by a sign from Neukalen to Wacken?
The small town of Neukalen, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, has made a unique contribution to the world-renowned Wacken Open Air festival. Marc Reinhardt, a Neukalen resident and local state parliamentarian, brought the town sign to the festival and had it displayed near the festival grounds.
Marc Reinhardt, who recently developed an enthusiasm for hard rock music, attended the festival with his companions. The Wacken festival in 2026 is scheduled for next year, and Reinhardt has already secured accommodation and tickets for the event.
Before being displayed at the Wacken festival, the Neukalen town sign was adorned with stickers from local associations such as the fire department, the gymnastics and sports club, and the carnival club. Reinhardt placed three stickers on the sign, representing his connections with these groups.
The large wall near the festival grounds in Wacken features town signs from Germany and other countries. The Neukalen town sign now joins this collection, bringing a piece of the small town to the world-famous heavy metal festival.
The Wacken festival is a popular event among fans of the associations in Neukalen. Marc Reinhardt was particularly enthusiastic about the performance of the band "Guns N' Roses" at the festival.
The Wacken Open Air festival, held annually in the small Schleswig-Holstein village of Wacken, is one of the world's largest and most famous annual heavy metal music festivals. It started in 1990 as a small gathering of about 800 attendees and has since grown into a massive event attracting around 85,000 visitors each year.
Notable figures and bands who have attended or performed at Wacken include Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Rammstein, Deep Purple, Motörhead, and Slipknot. Local and perennial regular performers include Subway to Sally and the Wacken Firefighters' band, highlighting the festival's connection with the local community.
In summary, the display of the Neukalen town sign at the Wacken Open Air festival underscores the connection between the small town and the international heavy metal community. Marc Reinhardt's initiative brings a touch of local pride to the global stage, blending the spirit of Neukalen with the vibrant atmosphere of the festival.
Marc Reinhardt discovered a connection between the entertainment of Wacken Open Air and his hometown's sports scene, as he placed stickers from local clubs on the town sign before displaying it at the festival. In the spirit of sports-betting, one could say that Reinhardt successfully brought the best of Neukalen – its music, sports, and community spirit – to the world-famous heavy metal event.
