Static Roots 2026 · Getting There The Way to Werden How to reach the Welcome Night at the JuBB, Essen-Werden · Thursday 9 July The night before the festival proper, we gather a few kilometres south of Oberhausen, in the […]
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From a 1964 Airstream to Thai street food and homemade cakes, meet the three food trucks feeding the Static Roots family on 10 and 11 July 2026.
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Static Roots 2026 · A Note Four Decades, One Chain A Note on Reinhard Holstein A few days ago, Reinhard Holstein sat down in front of his camera and spoke for twenty minutes about the festival. About Ben de la
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20 German-language books, hand-picked by Proust Wörter & Schönes and waiting in English at the festival. Music for the soul, stories for the mind.
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One accordion, Kilkenny to Oberhausen, 2018 to 2026. Gerard Moloney returns to Static Roots Festival 2026 on three stages.
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For our 10th anniversary, the Friday before the music takes us into Oberhausen’s own story. A walk through Strukturwandel at the Neue Mitte with four guides from Oberhausen Tourismus. €25 per person, English or German, four small groups.
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Some mornings the inbox surprises you. This morning I opened a message from Winnipeg and there it was: the artwork for our 10th anniversary, ready to meet the world. I sat with it for a long time before doing anything.
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Join the Static Roots Welcome Night 2026 in historic Essen-Werden! Catch Ireland’s The Southern Fold for a special album release party before the festival.
Nach dem Festival-Highlight 2024: The Delines kehren am 16.10.2026 nach Oberhausen zurück! Erlebe das neue Album “The Set Up” live im Zentrum Altenberg. Jetzt Tickets für Static Roots Presents sichern.
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Hayley Reardon spielt live in Essen – in der magischen Umgebung der Buchhandlung proust wörter & schönes. Ticket jetzt sichern!
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Sean Rowe is coming to Essen on May 15th, 2026! A special club performance that music lovers should attend. Proust wörter & schönes, Essen.
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Women of Americana: The Possibilities Are Endless A groundbreaking panel discussion from Static Roots Festival 2025 exploring empowerment, authenticity, and the future of female artistry The Women of Americana panel at Static Roots Festival 2025 represented more than just a
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Discover why Static Roots Festival 2025 in Oberhausen has been called “a collective, spiritual full-body experience” by leading critics. Read audience reactions, highlights from international reviewers, and learn how this unique Americana and roots festival creates lasting memories and community spirit. Dive into honest artist impressions, engaging fan quotes, and what makes Static Roots Germany’s most beloved Americana event.
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Don’t miss Chuck Prophet and his band at in Oberhausen. Immerse yourself in their unique blend of Americana, country, folk, and blues.
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Explore the Static Roots Festival 2025 behind the scenes and discover the passion that brought this amazing event to life.
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Explore the beauty of Proust wörter + schönes through community connections and literary recommendations by Marion and Johanna.
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Hello Static Roots Family, We’ve got something special to share: We’re launching the Static Roots Sessions – exclusive recordings in partnership with Oberhausen’s legendary TRESOHR Studios, right in the heart of our hometown. It’s something that brings our festival even
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Inspired by a New York Times article on the roots music revival, we explore why authentic, community-driven festivals like Static Roots matter more than ever.
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Read Nick West’s insightful Bucketfull of Brains preview of Static Roots Festival 2025! Dietmar shares a personal take & their amazing “best little festival” quote.
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Explore the vibrant Static Roots Festival 2025 Design, the artistic vision by Juno Award-winner Roberta Landreth from Winnipeg.
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Join host Christine Heise for an insightful “Women of Americana” talk at Static Roots Festival 2025 (Sat, July 12). Hear from talented festival artists in our intimate cinema.
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Big News: Static Roots Festival Kicks Off Early This Year! Announcing the Welcome Night! Hello Static Roots Family! We’ve got some incredibly exciting news to share with you all! The Static Roots Festival community keeps growing, and with it, our
Static Ruhr Tour 2025: A Grand Day Out to Essen’s Legendary Lichtburg Hello Static Roots family! Get ready for a very special addition to the Static Roots Festival weekend this year! We’re thrilled to announce the Static Ruhr Tour 2025,
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Considering not traveling to AmericanaFest Nashville? Visit Static Roots Festival in Germany, instead. “The best in any genre, anywhere”
Join us for Americana at Static Roots Festival, showcasing electrifying performances that redefine the genre’s boundaries.
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived… the Static Roots Festival 2025 Day Splits are here! Whether you’re a Friday night fanatic or a Saturday night shaker, we’ve got a lineup that’ll feed your soul and get your
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Exciting news! Static Roots Festival is relocating to a larger space at Zentrum Altenberg. Join us for more room to gather and celebrate the music we all love.
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Join me on an incredible journey at the AMA UK Awards 2025. Read about my unexpected opportunity to present an award at this prestigious event in London.
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Static Roots Festival 2025: Sold Out! Join us in celebrating our sold-out event and the incredible support from our amazing community!
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Static Roots Festival 2025 – Early Bird Tickets Vaporized in 10 Minutes. Are you mental?
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