30. Wave Gotic Meet in Leipzig

Leipzig is in a state of emergency again this year and not because RB Leipzig is playing, but because the trade fair city dresses in delicate black, as it does every year at Whitsun. What is special about this year? In 2023, the festival is all about an anniversary, as it is taking place for the 30th time.What began with a handful of companions in 1992 is 30 years later a festival with over 15,000 fans who happily make a pilgrimage to Leipzig every year to fill a tradition with life that Gothic enthusiasts have been looking forward to all year.

FASCINATION WAVE GOTHIC MEET

Thus, the Wave Gotic Treffen for the 30th time will again be a festival that remains true to itself, in which, with its countless locations, parks and meeting places belonging to the scene, it becomes an attraction for the Gothic scene like no other and only arises from this .
I call it the special WGT charm. A festival alone is only a festival, but the black scene loves its scene meetings in Leipzig and it is precisely this scene that seems to make the WGT something special and to celebrate among the other events in Germany.

The festival takes place in Leipzig over four days at Pentecost and the organizers are making enormous efforts in the organizational and logistical area to fill this festival with life, which is also reflected in the line-up of the artists.
Of course, like every culture, the Wave Gotic Treffen has much more to offer than just the locations, so it is also important to celebrate its heroes during this time.

In addition, there are many venues spread across the city that have a lot to offer. There is a choice of sightseeing, a large exhibition hall invites you to go shopping, but exhibitions, readings, fashion shows and concerts are also part of it. As part of the anniversary, it should also be possible to get married in the mourning halls of the southern cemetery. This opportunity is unique and is only offered on Saturday and Pentecost Sunday.

A SCENE AND ITS HEROES

But the most important thing is the line-up of the artists, which will be well filled again in 2023 for the 30th anniversary of the WGT and will offer bands from Mexico, Canada, the USA and all of Europe. So these heroes are countless bands, showmen and artists who are involved in the festival and come from all over the world. They see their connection to the scene as part of it and with their corresponding music and performances, they are also a very important part of this Gothic culture.
The facets of the different musical directions could not be more diverse. They are made up of many styles that are as colourful... sorry, black and varied as the people you meet at WGT.

THE LINE UP OF HEROES

Lord of the Lost is an alternative band from the Rock & Metal genre, which has to fight against the violence of normal musical taste beyond white sausage and folk music. A highlight of the Wave Gotic meeting.
The bands Traitrs, Diary Of Dreams, Faun, Suicide Commando, Nachtmahr, Hocico, Solitary Experiments, Cruel Daughters, Unzucht, Cattac and many more are expected.
You can find the entire LINE-UP here on my website. 30 WGT LINE- UP

From the cabaret sector there is also a treat this year, the Lisa Eckhart from Austria, well known to many for her special black satire. Some pearls are also bands that are represented at the festival for the first time and exclusive concert appearances can also be found in this year's line-up.