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static roots festival 2025

 

roots music to feed your soul

 

11. & 12. July 2025

Oberhausen 

Zentrum Altenberg

"The best 'little' festival in Europe came up trumps once more"

-- Declan Culliton (LonesomeHighway.com)

static roots festival 2025

lineup

static roots festival 2025 timetable

Friday, July 11th

  • 16:00 Doors
  • 17:00 Todd Day Wait
  • 18:15 The Southern Fold
  • 19:30 BOBBIE
  • 20:45 Peter Bruntnell
  • 22:05 Bywater Call

Saturday, July 12th

  • 12:45 Doors (Kino Walzenlager)
  • 13:00 Women of Americana Talk
  • 14:00 Doors (Eisenlager)
  • 14:30 Embla & The Karidotters
  • 15:35 Hayley Reardon
  • 16:40 Pert Near Sandstone
  • 17:50 Michele Stodart
  • 18:40 BREAK
  • 19:40 Pearl Charles
  • 20:50 Uncle Lucius
  • 22:10 The Godfathers
  • 23:15 Small Change (Beergarden)

"Dietmar Leibecke has created an actual slice of heaven in Oberhausen"

-- Chris Cacavas

Static Roots Festival on the Radio

The Static Roots Festival has found passionate supporters across international radio waves. From Winnipeg to Berlin, Glasgow to the Black Forest, dedicated radio hosts share our love for authentic roots music and help spread the Static Roots story around the world.

Jeff Robson, Winnipeg, Canada

Tell The Band To Go Home, June 29th 2025

Jeff Robson presents festival highlights and artist features on his legendary show "Tell The Band To Go Home" on UMFM 101.5 FM from Winnipeg, Canada. Jeff, who also serves as our festival MC, showcases Static Roots artists and captures the festival spirit for listeners across North America. Shows are available online at umfm.com.

Christine Heise, Berlin, Germany

HappySad, July 3rd 2025

Christine Heise champions the festival on her influential show "HappySad" on radioeins from Berlin, calling Static Roots "a lighthouse in Germany" for Americana music. Her passionate advocacy has helped establish the festival's reputation throughout the German-speaking world. Listen to her show and her interview with Dietmar Leibecke here...

Mike Richie, Glasgow, Scotland

The Mike Richie on Sunday Show, July 6th 2025

Mike Ritchie features Static Roots artists on "The Mike Ritchie On Sunday Show" on Celtic Music Radio from Glasgow, Scotland, bringing our music to roots fans across the UK. Tune in this Sunday at 5 pm CEST (there will be a recorded version available after the show)

Patick Fuchs, Essen, Germany

Country Club, July 6th

Patrick Fuchs supports the festival through his "Country Club" show on Schwarzwaldradio, Germany's premier country radio program. His expertise and passion for roots music make him a valued voice in the German country scene. Listen on Sunday, July 6th at 7 pm CEST when Country Club presents the Static Roots Festival at schwarzwaldradio.de.

A Honky Tonk Special

Join The Static Roots Welcome Night!

Get ready to start the festivities early! For the first time ever, we're thrilled to host a special Static Roots Welcome Night on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Join us for a fantastic 'Honky Tonk Special' evening featuring the incredible Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best PLUS Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls!

Please note: this event takes place at a different, wonderful venue – Restaurant Gdanska in Oberhausen. Want to know more about the artists, the venue, timings, and upcoming ticket details?

Static Roots Welcome Night - Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best

Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best

Static Roots Welcome Night - Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls

Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls

"... it was one of the best weekends of my life!"

-- Hannah White

Germany's #1 travel destination: Essen

Join Our Special Day Trip: The Static Ruhr Tour 2025!

Want to make your festival weekend even more memorable? Kick things off early with our exclusive Static Ruhr Tour 2025 on Friday, July 11th! We're organizing a special day trip for festival friends to nearby Essen – recently named Germany's #1 trending travel destination for 2025! We'll explore the stunning, historic Lichtburg cinema palace and enjoy some unique surprises before heading back in plenty of time for the first notes at the festival. It's the perfect way to connect and explore together!

"The best little festival you can go to anywhere"

-- Nick West (Bucketfull of Brains)

Special Addition

"Women of Americana" Panel Talk

This year, Static Roots Festival 2025 offers more than exceptional musical performances. We invite you to join a compelling "Women of Americana" panel discussion on Saturday, July 12th from 1pm-2pm. Hosted by the esteemed radio journalist Christine Heise (radioeins "HappySad"), this intimate 60-minute session in our festival cinema, the Kino Walzenlager, will feature insightful conversations with talented women artists from our 2025 lineup, sharing their unique experiences and perspectives.

Tickets for this limited-capacity engagement (€14.20) are now available.

To understand the full scope of this unique session and secure your access, please read our detailed announcement on the blog.

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Christine Heise
radioeins/RBB, Berlin
pearl charles
Pearl Charles
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Hayley Reardon
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Michele Stodart

static roots festival 2025 on Spotify

"... das Nonplusultra für Americana-Fans in Deutschland"

-- Martin Wimmer (folker)

static roots festival 2025 on Apple Music

"Static Roots Festival - THE roots festival, the whole of Europe talks about"

-- Hannah White

The Unexpected Sounds of Americana at Static Roots Festival

Beyond the Banjo

Dive deeper into the sonic tapestry of Static Roots! We're not just banjos and ballads, folks. Discover the unexpected sounds of Americana with our latest blog post, "Beyond the Banjo," and see how artists like Bywater Call are redefining roots music...

"Kann es sein, dass es sie tatsächlich gibt - die utopische Traumwelt, in der einfach alles besser und schöner ist als im grauen Alltag, wo alle Menschen Schwestern und Brüder im Geiste werden und sich ein Mal im Jahr friedvoll in der Liebe zur Musik zu einer einzigen großen Familienfeier im Rock'n'Roll-Eylsium ausgerechnet im Ruhrgebiet versammeln um sich bei Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen, Soulfood und viel Musik von der heimeligen Stimmung spirituell für das nächste Jahr rüsten zu lassen?"

-- Ullrich Maurer | gaesteliste.de

Static Roots Sessions Logo 2025 Local Partnership Tresohr Studios Oberhausen

Static Roots Sessions

We’re excited to deepen our roots in Oberhausen with a brand-new partnership: the Static Roots Sessions at TRESOHR Studios! The artists performing at Static Roots Festival 2025 will have the chance to record and film an acoustic session in this world-class studio - absolutely free. It’s our way to support musicians, create unforgettable moments, and celebrate Oberhausen’s creative spirit. Learn more about this unique collaboration and how we’re giving back to artists and causes we believe in by reading our full blog post. Together, we’re making music that matters.

Look good, do good: Static Roots Festival Merchandise Benefits MSF:

Show your love for the Static Roots Festival and support a worthy cause at the same time! Every euro spent on our festival merchandise goes directly to Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), a humanitarian organization providing life-saving medical care around the world. Join our community, celebrate amazing music, and make a difference. It's a win-win!

Discover the Beauty of the Static Ruhr Tour through Art

Explore a captivating collection of postcard artwork designed by the talented "Pelf Metersen" (Melf Petersen), inspired by the unforgettable destinations of the Static Ruhr Tour. Each piece, with its unique color palette and atmosphere, brings to life the essence and charm of our tour stops. This exclusive artwork not only celebrates the spirit of adventure but also supports a noble cause. Every purchase made through our Bandcamp shop and festival merch stall directly benefits Doctors Without Borders/Ärzte ohne Grenzen.

Swipe through the gallery and immerse yourself in the artistry that captures the heart of our journey. Your support helps us make a difference while holding onto beautiful memories.

"... occasionally you hit the jackpot and get reminded of what keeps you in the racket"

-- Louis Brennan

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photo credits: Eddy Taatgen & Pit Schulz @ Static Roots Festival 2024