Overview
- In a podcast conversation with her drummer, Nina Chuba said Stuttgart was "the lamest crowd in Germany" and suggested causes such as the city's bowl‑like topography and local food affecting energy.
- The comments followed Chuba's performance at the Kessel Festival on the Cannstatter Wasen, where reports say extreme heat—about 40°C—made conditions difficult and the festival was canceled after one day for safety reasons.
- Her remarks drew strong responses on social media, with many fans criticizing the timing given the heat and others agreeing that Stuttgart audiences can be more reserved.
- Baden‑Württemberg minister‑president Cem Özdemir publicly rejected Chuba's blanket characterization, pointing to numerous recent high‑energy events in Stuttgart as evidence to the contrary.
- Chuba posted an Instagram clarification that acknowledged the heat, expressed love for her fans and softened her language while still saying she has heard from other artists that Stuttgart audiences are often less physically demonstrative; there have been no formal sanctions and the debate continues online.