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BR Wraps 'Maibaum Hunters,' Reality Take on Bavaria's Maypole Tradition

Streaming starts in late April 2026 on the BR channel in ARD Mediathek.

Overview

  • EndemolShine Germany produced the five-part series for Bayerischer Rundfunk, slated to debut in late April 2026 on ARD Mediathek’s BR channel.
  • Filming concluded in late October with three hunter teams from Unterföhring, Feldmoching, and a joint Hochbrück/Oberschleißheim squad.
  • Each team fields five experienced Maibaumstehlen participants, joined by influencers Saint Skye, Zeo, and Bayern3’s Tschuggi who share behind-the-scenes views on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Fairground-style contests such as beverage-crate stacking, beer-barrel throwing, and tractor-tire runs grant time windows when opponents’ maypoles must remain unguarded.
  • The production was shot mostly at night with teams partially self-recording via GoPros, body cams, small drones, and smartphones to create an immersive perspective.