Program Fireworks at the Vienna Danube Island Festival with Aut of Orda, Josh., and No Angels
In mid-June, it's that time again: it feels like the whole city is flocking to the Vienna Danube Island Festival. The 42nd edition this year attracts with a colorful mix of opera reinterpretation, a Strauss crossover fitting for the anniversary year, and numerous pop stars, mainly from local regions. The audience can look forward to performances by Aut of Orda, Rian, Conchita Wurst, or Josh., as revealed in the program presented on Wednesday.
Pre-Opening of the DIF: Volksoper gives a taste of "Killing Carmen"
Under the motto "Your Island. Real Moments," around 190 acts will perform on 16 stages from June 20 to 22, with a range from pop and rock to schlager, podcast, and cabaret. "It is a festival that evolves a little bit each time," said Barbara Novak, state party secretary of the Vienna SPÖ and organizer, at a press conference.
This year, the focus will be on the themes of inclusion, sustainability, and democracy. It was already known that on June 19, in collaboration with the Volksoper, a preview of "Killing Carmen" will take place as a pre-opening. The reinterpretation of the Bizet opera will celebrate its premiere in October at the House on the Gürtel.
Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 also covers Strauss anniversary
Classical music fans can broaden their horizons on Friday (June 20) when the Danube Island Festival joins the series of events celebrating the 200th birthday of waltz king Johann Strauss: His melodies are combined by the duo Camo & Krooked on the festival stage with drum'n'bass sounds, with orchestral accompaniment by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under Christian Kolonovits. Before that, there will be indie music from Milky Chance and Avec, while Saturday on the largest stage is all about pop, with performances by Josh., Kim Wilde, and the No Angels, among others. Incidentally, the concert of the German group will be accompanied by a sign language performance by Pam Eden. The performance of Belgian singer-songwriter Milow on Friday morning is explicitly designed as an inclusion concert.
700 Hours of DIF Program from Austropop to Cabaret
Otherwise, it's important to carefully consider which of the total 700 hours of programming you don't want to miss: The down-to-earth group Aut Of Orda attracts with guests like Otto Jaus, Rian, and Thomas Spitzer, the British singer Rag 'n' Bone Man serves up blues and soul, while rock fans should get their money's worth with Thundermother, Halestorm, or Steel Panther. You should bring your dancing shoes for electronic acts like Möwe, Cyril, or Rene Rodrigezz, while the Ottakring duo EsRap combines Turkish sounds with socially critical raps and the Salzburg musician Anna Buchegger brings tradition into the present. Schlager and Austropop are also not to be missed when Jazz Gitti, the Nockis, or Alle Achtung take to the microphones.
The 4.5-kilometer-long offering is traditionally complemented by a children's program (including puppet theater and interactive stations), cabaret stars like the Science Busters, Manuel Rubey and Simon Schwarz, or David Scheid, as well as various leisure activities that allow for a taste of yoga or bring eager karaoke singers to the stage. Those who want to take a breather in between can do so as part of the inclusion offer in one of five tents designated as quiet zones. The buddy system for people with disabilities, to accompany them on and around the island, will also continue this year.
Dedicated Islands for Democracy and Sustainability
A dedicated democracy island - the occasion being 80 years of the Second Republic, 70 years of the State Treaty, and 30 years of EU membership - invites intellectual exchange, while a newly established sustainability advisory board has developed additional measures to make the festival's operations more environmentally friendly. These include the use of sustainable fuels or the avoidance of waste through reusable cups or cutlery made from renewable resources. After all, the island party should continue to provide "genuine moments" for many years to come.
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