Overview

• Florian Silbereisen will return to host the Schlagerbooom Open Air on June 21 in Kitzbühel after a 161-day television hiatus.
• Dieter Bohlen is confirmed to join a roster of Schlager stars including Andrea Berg, Mireille Mathieu and Michelle for the live event.
• Thomas Anders has canceled his Kitzbühel appearance citing a private commitment, a move that coincides with Bohlen’s booking and fuels speculation.
• Silbereisen’s pre-show regimen of 50–100 push-ups, a red lucky underwear and a brief prayer is intended to keep his nerves in check.
• Organizers caution that outdoor weather conditions remain a critical factor following last year’s storm disruption of the live coverage.