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Kaisermania Ends Live TV Coverage From 2026 After Audio Complaints

Organizers say repeated criticism of the broadcast sound shows they cannot reliably deliver the concert experience for viewers at home.

Overview

  • Roland Kaiser and organizer Semmel Concerts jointly decided to halt MDR’s live transmissions from 2026, while the Dresden concerts continue as planned.
  • Four 2026 shows are scheduled for July 31, August 1, August 7 and August 8 at the Elbufer.
  • Ticket presale begins on November 11 at 3 p.m. CET via Eventim, capped at four personalized tickets per fan per date to deter resale.
  • MDR said its signal from Dresden was clean during the 2025 broadcast, whereas the organizer later acknowledged technical errors in the TV audio and said they are under analysis.
  • The concerts had been televised by MDR since 2013, and viewers widely complained on social media about thin, uneven sound during the 2025 airing.