Static Roots Festival · 10th Anniversary Edition · 2026
Press & Media
Resources for journalists covering Static Roots Festival 2026
Welcome to the Static Roots Festival press room. Here you will find press releases, high-resolution media assets, accreditation information, and contact details for our 10th anniversary edition on 10 and 11 July 2026 at Zentrum Altenberg in Oberhausen. For anything not covered below, just write to us directly.
Dietmar Leibecke
Festival Founder and Curator
For press inquiries, accreditation requests, interview arrangements, and high-resolution images on request.
Everything in one download: press release (EN and DE), artist profiles, festival logos, the 2026 anniversary poster by Roberta Landreth, and approved press images.
Download Press Kit 2026Last updated: June 2026
Static Roots Festival 2026 - Press Release (English)
International press release covering the 10th anniversary edition, lineup, Welcome Night, and the Static Ruhr Tour.
Static Roots Festival 2026 - Pressemitteilung Kultur Ruhrgebiet
Deutsche Pressemitteilung mit Fokus auf die kulturelle Verankerung im Ruhrgebiet, die Strukturwandel-Erzählung und das kuratorische Netzwerk der Festivalfamilie.
Static Roots Festival 2026 - Pressemitteilung Lokal / Regional
Deutsche Pressemitteilung mit Fokus auf das Festival in Oberhausen, lokale Partner und das Programm der Jubiläumsausgabe.
Artist Profiles 2026 - Full Lineup Annex
Detailed short profiles of all twelve festival artists plus Welcome Night and Campfire Session acts.
Künstler-Kurzporträts 2026 - Anhang
Ausführliche Kurzporträts aller zwölf Festival-Künstlerinnen und Künstler der Jubiläumsausgabe.
Selected coverage of Static Roots Festival 2026
“While the purchasers may be occasionally surprised they are never let down.”
“The best ‘little’ festival in Europe came up trumps once more.”
“Dietmar Leibecke has created an actual slice of heaven in Oberhausen.”
A selection of publications that have covered Static Roots Festival over the past ten years
To add your publication after covering the festival, write to press@staticrootsfestival.com.
All assets are free for editorial use covering the festival, with credit to Static Roots Festival.
Logo Pack 2026
Transparent PNG and SVG in multiple variations: full logo, monogram, white-on-dark, dark-on-light.
Download Logo Pack
Festival Posters 2026
Anniversary poster by Roberta Landreth, Winnipeg. Available in print resolution and web resolution.
Download Poster Pack
Press Images 2026
High-resolution photos from past editions and the 2026 venue. Approved for press use with credit.
Download Press ImagesArtist photos are available on request. Write to press@staticrootsfestival.com with the artist(s) and resolution requirements.
All photographs by their respective photographers. Credit details included in each download.
Media Accreditation
Apply for media accreditation to gain access to the festival, including the press area, exclusive photo positions during sets, and the possibility to arrange interviews with performing artists.
Please submit your application at least two weeks before the festival start. Accreditation is subject to capacity and approval by the festival's press team. Applicants outside the European Americana press network are welcome to apply but should expect a longer review.
Yes, but professional equipment - interchangeable lens cameras, monopods, video rigs - is only allowed for accredited media representatives. Smartphones and small compact cameras are fine for all guests.
We do not pre-schedule artist interviews on our side. Accredited media can send their interview requests after accreditation is confirmed, and we will do our best to arrange a slot with the artist’s management. Direct contact with artist labels and PR is also possible.
Press releases from earlier editions are available in the Press Archive section at the bottom of this page. For older materials not listed there, please contact us directly.
We ask that applications arrive at least two weeks before the festival start. Late requests are considered subject to capacity.
Photos in our press download packs are approved for editorial use with credit to Static Roots Festival and the photographer named in the file. Commercial use requires separate written permission.
Yes. The Static Ruhr Tour on Friday 10 July is part of the festival programme and accreditation covers it. Please indicate in your accreditation request if you plan to cover the tour so we can reserve a place.
Yes, with accreditation. Please specify “Radio / Podcast Producer” on your application. We can usually arrange backstage interview spaces with reasonable advance notice.
Press materials from previous editions of Static Roots Festival