Overview

• The 2025 Ballermann season officially begins with XXL opening events at Bierkönig and Megapark from Thursday to Sunday, drawing significant attention to the venues' fierce competition.
• Mia Julia, a Bierkönig star for 12 years, makes her debut at rival Megapark, marking a major shift as longstanding no-poaching agreements between venues appear to have ended.
• Megapark strengthens its roster with former Bierkönig performers Oli P., Anna-Maria Zimmermann, and Rumbombe, aiming to position itself as the dominant venue on Playa de Palma.
• Bierkönig retains hitmaker Julian Sommer under a new contract and brings back veteran performer Ikke Hüftgold after an eight-year absence, signaling its own strategic moves.
• Bavarian artist Oimara, known for his No. 1 hit 'Wackelkontakt,' is set to perform live at Bierkönig's opening, with hopes of securing the season's defining summer anthem.