Festival against neo -Nazis: Jamel rocks the forester becomes a meeting!

Festival against neo -Nazis: Jamel rocks the forester becomes a meeting!

In a region that was not too long ago as a stronghold in the shadow of right -wing extremism, a remarkable festival announces: The event "Jamel Rockt the Förster" will take place this year from August 11th to 28th. The festival has set itself the goal since its foundation in 2007 to act against the capture of the small village of Jamel through neo -Nazis. It is more than just a music festival - it is a clear sign of tolerance and democracy. NDR reports that the festival is now checked by the district of Nordwestmecklenburg is.

The mayor of Gägelow, Lars Prahler, is concerned about the fact that the long period of 18 days may not fall within the scope of a meeting. "That could lead to difficulties," said Prahlen. This is particularly interesting because the municipal areas are only calculated for use for the first time - normally they would have to be made available free of charge at a meeting. So far, however, there has been no clarity about the final decision of the district, while the Lohmeyers who organize the festival were unavailable for an opinion.

a festival with attitude

The festival is not only a musical highlight, but also sees itself as a democratic headwind against the right -wing extremist ideology that is widespread in Jamel and the surrounding area. According to Forstrock , the village was specifically settled by neo -Nazis as a "National Socialist Musterdorf". "Jamel rocks the forester" mobilizes people who want to set a clear sign. With patron like Manuela Schwesig, the Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Birgit Hesse, the Landtag President, the importance of the festival is also underlined.

The strict access ban is particularly noteworthy for people who belong to right -wing extremists or organizations or have made inhuman statements in the past. Eventers reserve the right to exclude those people from the festival. This shows that a clear focus is on a democratic and inclusive atmosphere.

ticket information and events

Tickets for the Festival 2025 are offered via a new online shop: tickets.forstrock.de. Ticket sales are only for politicians interested in politics to attract an audience that actively works for democracy and tolerance. In 2024, various bands appeared on the small stage, while the main stage with artists such as the "Fantastic Vier" and "Element of Crime" came up. The line-ups are kept secret until the festival date to increase interest in the event.

The commitment to right-wing extremism is still necessary in this region, because the numbers speak a clear language: according to the Constitutional protection Crimes on over 37,000. The festival serves as a platform to promote hope for change and social mobilization for a better future.