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Indie band Kettcar plays concert on ferry 'Vitte'

Indie band Kettcar plays concert on ferry 'Vitte'

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Hamburg-based indie rock band Kettcar performed a sold-out concert on the motor ferry "Vitte" sailing between Stralsund and the island of Rügen.
  • The event was part of the 2nd FRS "Weiße Flotte" Music Cruise, with 400 attendees enjoying an open-air show on the car deck while taking in the coastal scenery.
  • This concert was one of the last with keyboardist Lars Wiebusch, who is leaving the band after 25 years; they were also scheduled to play at the Kiel Week festival.

The indie rock band Kettcar transformed the motor ferry "Vitte" into a floating concert stage for a unique open-air performance. Sailing from Stralsund, the Hamburg-based group played a sold-out show on the Strelasund strait, offering 400 attendees a memorable experience.

The concert was part of the 2nd FRS "Weiße Flotte" Music Cruise, an event that combines live music with scenic maritime views. Festival-goers enjoyed the performance on the ferry's car deck, with the backdrop of Stralsund and the island of Rügen providing a picturesque setting. "We sold tickets as far as Bavaria," said managing director Tim Kunstmann, highlighting the broad appeal of the event.

Known for their intelligent lyrics and driving rock sound, Kettcar performed numerous songs from their 2024 album "Gute Laune ungerecht verteilt" (Good Mood Unfairly Distributed). This performance marked a significant moment as it was one of the final concerts with keyboardist Lars Wiebusch, who is departing the band after 25 years. The band was also slated to perform at the Kiel Week festival shortly after.

We sold tickets as far as Bavaria.

— Tim KunstmannManaging director Tim Kunstmann commenting on the wide reach of the Kettcar concert on the "Vitte" ferry.
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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.