Overview

• National Jewish organizations and Germany’s antisemitism commissioner have denounced Macklemore’s headlining performance over politically charged songs they say incite hatred.
• The festival enlisted the Bildungsstätte Anne Frank for staff training aimed at addressing Israel-related forms of antisemitism.
• Attendees will see a mandatory antisemitism declaration and an expert monitoring group observing Macklemore’s performance.
• The Deichbrand Festival is nearly sold out ahead of its 20th anniversary run, with about 60,000 visitors expected per day.
• Organizers promise tight coordination with security forces and authorities to uphold a discrimination-free environment.