Overview

• ProSieben aired the inaugural HeidiFest on September 18 with a televised pre-show and a multi-hour broadcast, also streaming the event on Joyn.
• Heidi Klum tapped the keg onstage with an “O’zapft is!” and hosted with her family present, including husband Tom and daughter Leni, at Munich’s Hofbräuhaus.
• The lineup featured Schlager and pop staples such as Roberto Blanco, Jürgen Drews, Lou Bega, Thomas Anders, Haddaway and others performing crowd favorites.
• Multiple outlets and commentators noted widespread lip-syncing or playback during performances, fueling debate about the show’s authenticity.
• Viewers on social media expressed sharply divergent reactions to the concept and execution, while reports varied on attendance, ranging from several hundred to about 1,000 guests.