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AfD Party Congress: Clueso on Erfurt: 'Definitely a Political Concert'
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AfD Party Congress: Clueso on Erfurt: 'Definitely a Political Concert'

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Musician Clueso described his upcoming concert in Erfurt, held during the AfD party congress, as "definitely a political concert."
  • Clueso plans to read a poem, perform songs, and make announcements to "discharge the people – to the positive."
  • He is encouraging other artists to participate in a counter-event near the AfD congress venue.

German musician Clueso plans to make a political statement with his concert in his hometown of Erfurt, which coincides with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's federal congress. Clueso, who is from Erfurt, stated in an interview with Der Spiegel that his concert on Saturday evening at Domplatz will "definitely be a political concert."

Our concert is definitely a political concert on that day.

— CluesoClueso describing his upcoming concert in Erfurt during the AfD party congress.

"I will read a poem, we will play 'Love the People,' I will make a few announcements," the 46-year-old artist explained. He feels a responsibility to "discharge the people – to the positive." While preparations for the concert are demanding, Clueso has been actively promoting a counter-demonstration planned near the AfD's congress venue at the Erfurt Trade Fair.

I will read a poem, we will play 'Love the People,' I will make a few announcements.

— CluesoClueso detailing his plans for the political concert.

Clueso mentioned he has spoken with other artists, inviting them to join him on stage or participate in the nearby protest. The AfD's federal congress is taking place at the Erfurt Trade Fair grounds, while Clueso's concert is scheduled for the same Saturday evening on the historic Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The musician, known for hits like "Chicago" and "Gewinner," aims to use his platform to offer a different message during the politically charged weekend in Erfurt.

I have the feeling that I have the task of 'discharging the people – to the positive.'

— CluesoClueso explaining his intention behind the concert's message.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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