Low- und Highlights eurer Fusion 2025

[Triet.zi]

Alles in allem habe ich Fusion geliebt und würde wiederkommen, aber es wäre schön, wenn jeder von uns persönlich an einem besseren Gemeinschaftsgefühl arbeiten würde, denn darum geht es beim Sozialismus wirklich.

Hey Aggieland,

Spannend, was du schreibst. Ich frage mich gerade ganz ehrlich, ob wir auf demselben Festival waren. Ich war jetzt zum vierten Mal auf der Fusion und habe sie auch diesmal wieder als einen sozialen Ort erlebt, an dem es um Gemeinschaft geht. Klar, bei über 70000 Menschen sind immer ein paar dabei, die vielleicht nicht so super rücksichtsvoll sind, aber ich habe z.B nur positive Begegnungen gehabt.

Wir haben zum Beispiel einen Fahrradschlüssel verloren, der wurde ohne großes Tamtam an der Bar abgegeben. Wenn wir Leute gefragt haben, was sie gerade essen und ob es lecker ist, wurde meiner Freundin sogar zweimal angeboten, einfach zu probieren. Wenn mal jemand angerempelt hat, wurde sich sofort entschuldigt.

Natürlich passiert es, dass man nicht immer automatisch mit allen ins Gespräch kommt, es gibt so viele Eindrücke und man wird fast erschlagen von all den Möglichkeiten. Aber sobald man selbst den ersten Schritt macht, habe ich immer das Gefühl, dass alle total offen und freundlich sind.

Nur weil eine Gruppe einen nicht fragt, ob man sich anschließen will, heißt das nicht automatisch, dass man nicht willkommen ist. Manchmal trauen sich ja beide Seiten nicht so recht.

[Sumikod]

Highlights:
Gündalein spät nachts auf Velvet Soup - zufällig auf dem Weg ins Zelt gehört und mit 20 Menschen diese wahnsinnige Performance gefeiert.

catnapp auf dem Rosa Platz - brutaler Auftritt, der mein Limit von "Musik" erweitert hat.

Affective Sauna in der Räuber:innenhöhle - heiß, eng, schwitzig. Tolles Set, toller DJ.

groß & artig um 4 Uhr auf der Seebühne - was soll man dazu noch sagen?

Blondin bei Fer a Coudre - unfassbar tight zusammengespielt, der Drummer hat besonders überzeugt.

Cheschi am Tube Tresen - old school hiphop mit tiefen, cleveren Texten.

Athenäis + Andi Andean auf Velvet Soup - Toller Gesang gepaart mit Live-Beats aus dem Launchpad. Kleine Performance, die aber sowohl den Gästen als auch den Künstlern enormen Spaß bereitet hat.

Lowlights:
Ikkimel und Pöbel MC auf dem Rosa Platz - eine größere Stage hätte beiden Auftritten gut getan, es war einfach viel zu voll. Ich glaube die Palapa wäre sogar frei gewesen.

Kollektiv Turmstraße auf dem Sonnendeck - größter Reinfall bisher. Wer sich das ausgedacht hat, war nie selbst auf dem Gelände? 2 total enge Eingänge, tausende Fans, Chaos und Gedränge pur.

[kapuzineräffchen]

Meine Highlights waren:
- Beim trippen Feuershow gucken, pure Hypnose.
- Theater Aufführung und anschließender Rave am Robofield. Unglaublich geile Aufführung und mega geiles Gefühl danach noch Teil davon zu sein.
- DnB in Subardo. Immer richtig geil.
- Rich Aucoin am Sonntag Abend im Palast. Fand den Mix der unterschiedlichen Genres sehr angenehm und mit den interaktiven Songs wurde eine unglaublich krasse Stimmung gemacht.

Lowlight habe ich nur ein einziges, und zwar eine sehr unangenehme Erfahrung an der Pissrinne beim Trance-Floor. Da musste jemand (vermutlich heftig zugekokst) offen seinen Dom Fetisch an den Schlangestehenden ausleben, ohne Konsens, inklusive Anrempeln und (für mich sehr ekelhafter) Sexualisierung des Pissbereichs. Hat mir kurz wirklich die Stimmung vermiest.

[MeterPaffay]

yeah, i was at fusion. I know German people dont talk to non German speakers unless they are travelling, but I was shocked because of everything I heard about it. Maybe because you are German you had a different experience.

Its not that germans dont want to talk to you, the more likely explanation is that they dont know English well enough to strike up a conversation. Most people I know are in fact somewhat insecure when speaking English as they usually dont use it that much, and the variety of substances many like to enjoy of course doesnt help with foreign language skills or the confidence when it comes to that. Many are embarassed when they start speaking English and then inevitably stumble over words or cant find the right expression for what they are trying to say.
Many visitors are germans, which unforuntately makes it harder for non german speakers to meet new people. Try not to take that personally, sorry to hear you couldnt connect to them.
Most of the germans I know do their best to meet non germans, a shame you didnt get to meet them.
If you happen to come next year, come to Eclipse for example. They do drug education and harm reduction, but are also there for general advice and help, and I know that they also have several international people every year in their team and people fluent in English coming each year, so if youre looking to hang our or have a conversation about whatever, maybe go see them, they are a nice and friendly bunch of people and you most likely will meet someone to hang out with

Lol I didnt say Germans have a particular thing against me (or do they? ) but I didnt feel it was like a huge family which I did feel at Glastonbury which everyone who hasnt been there from Germany think it is shit and commercial but it felt like I was within family. There is that feeling missing here, especially being so socialist. I even saw a girl looking for food in the trash, I couldnt buy her anything because I was broke myself but I was shocked nobody else noticed or gave her food. Eclipse had a bunch of people lying down cause of drugs, I dont want therapy at a festival, I already do that at home. I just want to have fun with strangers and connect, it shouldnt require asking for help where people go when they are having a bad trip. I did have conversations but it always feel like there is a wall in this country like you cant get through to people like in other lands, just thought Fusion would make that slightly different, that is all. I loved the festival I would go back but I didnt left full of emotions and a sense of camaradery and like the world can be a better place from the festival high, that's all.

I think you misunderstood me a little there Yes, the job of Eclipse is drugs and the people doing them, but they are not only doing that.
You dont have to consume anything, you dont have to be in a situation where you need help or advice for anything to come there and talk to them.
They have those taking care of people having a bad time, but also another team of people just talking to the general festival pubic, coming not only for drug advice, but also just a general conversation, a tea, free snacks and chewing gum for example. They are always open for any conversations and possible hangouts after their shift
Thats what I was trying to say, if youre at a foreign festival where many people come with friends and are already connected in a social circle, that means for you that youre going to have to make a more conscious and dedicated effort to meet people in order to overcome that barrier.
Which is easier if you go see a social circle that is specifically made out of friendly and sociable people (otherwise they wouldnt be doing that job).
And if you meet someone there, you have someone who can take you around and introduce you to others, and then one thing will lead to another and you will be having a wild adventure somewhere

[Aggieland]

Its not that germans dont want to talk to you, the more likely explanation is that they dont know English well enough to strike up a conversation. Most people I know are in fact somewhat insecure when speaking English as they usually dont use it that much, and the variety of substances many like to enjoy of course doesnt help with foreign language skills or the confidence when it comes to that. Many are embarassed when they start speaking English and then inevitably stumble over words or cant find the right expression for what they are trying to say.
Many visitors are germans, which unforuntately makes it harder for non german speakers to meet new people. Try not to take that personally, sorry to hear you couldnt connect to them.
Most of the germans I know do their best to meet non germans, a shame you didnt get to meet them.
If you happen to come next year, come to Eclipse for example. They do drug education and harm reduction, but are also there for general advice and help, and I know that they also have several international people every year in their team and people fluent in English coming each year, so if youre looking to hang our or have a conversation about whatever, maybe go see them, they are a nice and friendly bunch of people and you most likely will meet someone to hang out with

Lol I didnt say Germans have a particular thing against me (or do they? ) but I didnt feel it was like a huge family which I did feel at Glastonbury which everyone who hasnt been there from Germany think it is shit and commercial but it felt like I was within family. There is that feeling missing here, especially being so socialist. I even saw a girl looking for food in the trash, I couldnt buy her anything because I was broke myself but I was shocked nobody else noticed or gave her food. Eclipse had a bunch of people lying down cause of drugs, I dont want therapy at a festival, I already do that at home. I just want to have fun with strangers and connect, it shouldnt require asking for help where people go when they are having a bad trip. I did have conversations but it always feel like there is a wall in this country like you cant get through to people like in other lands, just thought Fusion would make that slightly different, that is all. I loved the festival I would go back but I didnt left full of emotions and a sense of camaradery and like the world can be a better place from the festival high, that's all.

I think you misunderstood me a little there Yes, the job of Eclipse is drugs and the people doing them, but they are not only doing that.
You dont have to consume anything, you dont have to be in a situation where you need help or advice for anything to come there and talk to them.
They have those taking care of people having a bad time, but also another team of people just talking to the general festival pubic, coming not only for drug advice, but also just a general conversation, a tea, free snacks and chewing gum for example. They are always open for any conversations and possible hangouts after their shift
Thats what I was trying to say, if youre at a foreign festival where many people come with friends and are already connected in a social circle, that means for you that youre going to have to make a more conscious and dedicated effort to meet people in order to overcome that barrier.
Which is easier if you go see a social circle that is specifically made out of friendly and sociable people (otherwise they wouldnt be doing that job).
And if you meet someone there, you have someone who can take you around and introduce you to others, and then one thing will lead to another and you will be having a wild adventure somewhere

I did understand, I just didnt feel the need to go to a sad looking tent to be sad about people not talking to me, I wasnt sad, I love partying alone and do it often, Im just shocked that even at a festival the true unity isnt there, im not going to force it or go talk about it, I will just enjoy my festival as it is, which was amazing, but what I remember the most about glasto was the amazing people who noticed I was alone and made me part of their group as if I was family. We need to trust each other more in Germany and try to build more bridges.

[offiziant]

I know German people dont talk to non German speakers unless they are travelling, but I was shocked because of everything I heard about it.

A sense of community requires effort from both sides – from the group and from yourself.

Perhaps you have unconsciously entrenched yourself too much in the idea that "Germans are reserved (towards strangers)". Such fundamental beliefs are then expressed in your own aura and behaviour without you even noticing or being able to control it. And in doing so, you block yourself off.

Try to break away from it!

By the way, fusion isn't Germany, it just happens to take place in Germany.

[holterdipolter]

no, that is the excuse always used, it is a cultural thing within the country with certain exceptions. I can understand German and can speak some as well, there is just no real sense of community unless you know each other, even with Germans who speak good English. A few talks here and there I also had, but it is superficial, i didnt have the same experience at a "very commercial" Glastonbury, so I was shocked to see not even at Fusion it changes the vibe. Literally at the other festival ppl would see me alone on my phone and tell me to join them for the whole night out of nowhere. I think a cultural change is in order since it is 2025.

One thing about fusion that I find very relevant; it's really hard to keep a crew together. If you loose sight of someone, they are gone.

I basically refuse to go exploring with more than three people unless absolutely necessary. More is fine if everyone is heading for the same stage and there is a designated meeting spot.

My contacts with strangers are super short lived for that reason. Maybe for the duration of a gig or two, but that's about it. I've had plenty of these moments though.

By far the worst was a bunch of influencers from the UK who were comparing the view statistics about the festival in their insta account. They had color coordinated their outfits among them and did a really good job at it. But they only talked about how much interaction each picture from the night before was getting and how to optimize for the next day. They had all bought food at Platz Der Kosmonauten and one girl was busy taking pictures of their food for everyone while it was getting cool. They were super respectful about not taking pictures of people though, that was cool to see, but still, the only thing they seemed to care about was social media.

The best one was with a dude at oase on Sunday morning. He had just packed up his bike and was heading home. We had a great talk about the very, very different experiences we had and then both went our way.

[MeterPaffay]

I did understand, I just didnt feel the need to go to a sad looking tent to be sad about people not talking to me, I wasnt sad,

This judgement exists purely in your head and was created by yourself
There is nothing sad about that, you chose to look at it this way. Ive been coming for years now, and I like to visit them when Im near, and I never got a sad vibe. Of course it can be a bit depressing to see someone have a bad time, but its not like the people are presented for everyone to see and you dont go out of your way to look at fucked up people, now do you?
I always had some great conversations and met some nice people when talking to the peeps at their front desk with the free goodies.
Once I met someone from abraod and went out to party with them later, we had a blast.

[bloedboemmel]

Um mal wieder etwas zum Thema zurückzukommen:

Highlights:
- Die Leute mit denen ich kurz die Schein-Bar (anderen nannten sie schon Fakebar) betreiben durfte. Leider ist Anton mit der Bier-Lieferung nie aufgetaucht. Dabei auch ein großes Sorry an die Person, der ich erzählt habe, dass wir ein Düsseldorfer Kollektiv sind. Das war natürlich großer Quatsch.
- Die Person, die in der Nacht auf Montag im Luftschloss Umarmungen verteilt hat, hatte dabei so viel Energie übertragen, dass ich immer noch davon strahle.
- Die Hand im Käfig im Fer A Coudre, die die Stichflamme über dem Zelt ausgelöst hat
- Die Feuerstelle,bei der ein Aparatur durch Wasserdampf angetrieben wurde und eine schwere Metallkette hochgezigen hat
- Die Human Wash Anlage
- Die Ordner-Person am Samstag-Morgen an der Frei-Körper-Küste, die außer der Warnweste nichts anhatte und durchs Megaphone immer Applaus für die Hausboote angefordert hat
- Die Dusch-Crew sah in ihren Oma-Hausfrauen-Westen einfach mega witzig aus
- Die Sitzplfattform der Tanzwüste, die nur auf den Schnüren stande wie ein tensegrity table
- Das Robofield mit den ganzen komischen Apparaten (besonders die boxende Mülltonne war sehr unterhaltsam)
- Die Personen, die kleine Pflanzen zum Anstecken verteilt haben, sind mehreren Leuten an verschiedenen Stellen positiv aufgefallen
- Die Loop-Box, wo man selbst kurz Artist spielen durfte und sich immer sehr schnell eine tanzende Menge entwickelt hat, die alle noch so schiefen Loops bejubelt hat

Lowlights gab es nicht so viele:
- Eine (wahrscheinlich Sonntags-) Person, die kurz auf das Sonnendeck in auffällig roten Bikini gehüpft ist, wild rumgetwerkt hat, mehrere Videos aufgenommen hat und dann nach 10 Minuten wieder abgehauen ist.
- Die Busfahrt zurück, wo ich plötzlich bemerkt habe, dass das jetzt alles vorbei ist und wieder ein Jahr braucht
- Das viele Anstehen
- Leider doch die ein oder andere Glasscherbe im Sand, wodurch das Barfuß tanzen manchmal doch nicht so geil war.

[Peaky]

Highlights:
- Das funkeln in den Augen der vielen Menschen als es am Mittwoch endlich wieder losging.
- Die vielen netten Gespräche, kurz oder lang, mit vielen lieben Menschen.
- Der achtsame Umgang der Besucher*innen untereinander.
- Die vielen kleinen Stages, die ich dieses Jahr mitgenommen habe. Tanzwüste und Turmbühne sind gewaltig, doch der richtige Vibe kommt meiner Meinung nach von Velvet Soup, Fer a Coudre oder Extravganza.
- Wirklich starkes Booking, vielleicht das beste überhaupt.

Lowlights:
- Leider habe ich vermehrt Misogynie von alten Fusionisten wahrgenommen. Die junge Generation hat sich überwiegend aufgeschlossen und weltoffen gezeigt, mehrfach habe ich von Männern um die 40 Dinge gehört, bei denen ich froh bin, dass die Fusion sich in den letzten 10 Jahren zum positiven gewandelt hat.
- Bachstelzen waren toll, aber warum lief die Musik nur bis Mitternacht?
- Besoffene Typen gab es leider sehr viele, nicht mehr als in den Vorjahren, aber weiterhin super nervig. Was die dicht geketaten und druffen Menschen hinbekommen haben, haben die dollsten Suffköpfe leider nicht geschafft: Abstand und Benehmen war nicht ihre Stärke.
- Das viele Gemecker im Forum im Vorfeld über Räder, Lineup, No Shirt No Service. Das hatte wirklich wenig mit einer linksalternativen Veranstaltung zu tun.