08 Jul 18
NEWS-ARCHIVE
BTF-CHECK: CYNIDE PILLS
Yeah, the '77 Grenade Cyanide Pills are finally with us. We're looking forward to that and they don't seem averse to it either. Have a read:
What do you think about the Back To Future?
So far we've only heard good things. It's great that you booked us, we're really excited. It's also great that Nasyt Rumors are playing, we love those guys.
Have you heard about our forest bath? Take shorts with you.
To swim? Nope, that's way too dangerous when you're drunk. We'll focus more on the beer. Oh and shorts, pfff. We love our shorts tight, black and long to our ankles. Let's see, maybe we'll swim in them then.
There is also a punk rock karaoke there. What are you singing?
Me And My Buddies” by The Flys or “Blockbuster” by The Sweet
What is important about a good festival?
Beer, good music, beer, nice people, beer, the best possible weather and beer.
Finished: Being on stage means... ...doing our thing and hoping that people like it.
07 Jul 18
FESTIVAL QUIZ
Of course, a sensible wellness weekend involves more than just laying on your laziness. That's why there's the first Back-To-Future festival quiz this year. These are 45 questions that will not only make you think, but also get you physically moving. How come? Let yourself be surprised. The winner can expect, among other things, the weekend ticket for 2019!
06 Jul 18
FCKR AND PRE-SALE END
We received the following message from FCKR: "There is bad news. Unfortunately, we have to cancel the btf for health reasons. We are very sorry about that... it's not just you who are affected. All upcoming concerts have to be canceled. Please understand We hope that we can make up for it next year. Anyway, have a nice festival."
This means that the second band has already been confirmed for next year. We wish you the best recovery and toi toi toi!
On Sunday you have the last chance to presell via our website! Since we ideally want to send the tickets, you must have ordered by Sunday. So get to it now. On Monday and Tuesday you can then click on the presale positions indicated.
You can still get tickets at the other advance booking points up to and including Tuesday and then at the box office.
06 Jul 18
BTF-CHECK: ARRESTED DENIAL
Just finish the sentence: Making music is... ...in my subjective perception, it has unfortunately recently been replaced to some extent by a somewhat exaggerated self-portrayal and image cultivation on the part of some bands. It always has a bit of Manowar to it, just with a slightly different focus. It would be kind of nice if everyone would concentrate on making music and writing a few lyrics beyond the usual three keywords instead of just spending the whole day on the networks as a mouthpiece for this or that thing. Somehow the music falls by the wayside. Of course, this cannot be generalized, but the trend certainly seems to be there at the moment.
Which other band are you looking forward to seeing? Phew, that's a pretty cool line-up overall, but of course the bands that you don't really have on your list yet are often interesting. This would be Demerit from Beijing, for example, to name a name apart from the usual suspects. It's just a shame they don't sing in Chinese. But maybe they can be changed spontaneously on site
What do you know about Back To Future and what can you expect from your first time? None of us have been there yet, so we're just waiting to be surprised. In terms of landscape, this is a pretty nice corner where you live. I am also an avowed East Germany fan and played in Riesa almost 100 years ago, which was quite a demolition party. So it can only be great.
Would you like to briefly introduce yourself to the visitors? We come from Hamburg and play melodic punk rock with a few offbeat elements. As the name suggests, now only with German texts. We have been around since 2009 and have now released 3 albums and a split 7 inch. We have been based on Mad Butcher Records since 2013.
You care pretty deeply about anti-fascism. Would you like to make a statement about this? Actually not, no. I think the people reading this can all count on 3 and come from a similar background as us, so I don't think we need to make any big statements about it.
How disturbing is it for you that the headquarters of the monthly NPD newspaper Deutsche Stimme is just around the corner in Riesa? Let's look at it the other way around: you've been organizing an anti-fascist festival in their front yard for years several thousand visitors. I think this is quite disturbing for the NPD...
05 Jul 18
HERE'S A LITTLE NOTE...
... that this year we have our own merch, brought by the Ruhrpott buddies from the Plastic Bomb Fanzine. In addition to shirts, there will also be hoodies and track jackets.
04 Jul 18
BTF-CHECK: RUDE PRIDE
“Havin’ a laugh and having a say” can be a trite slogan. Or your name is RUDE PRIDE and there is something behind it! Look forward to the Madrilenians with us, here is your festival check:
Your label partner Hechti from Contra Records will be running around in golden glitter leggings again all weekend. What does your outfit look like? Hahaha, we have no idea what you're talking about. But no matter, we think everything Hechti does is right. So as long as he has anything on at all. Our plan is to spend the weekend in swimming shorts. Honestly, can't we do our show in front of the pool?
Who of your label friends on Back To Future do you already know and who don't you? To the guys from Grade 2 we have a good relationship. They're good guys and a really great band. We also know the Eastside Boys, with whom we have already played shows together. Who we're looking forward to, even though they're not on Contra Records, is Bad Co. Project. Your bassist is a good friend of ours from the Basque Country. We are happy to finally see them.
What is the political situation between Catalonia and the rest of Spain? Since Spain is a fairly fascist state, this is a quite a complicated structure. As you may know, the fascist Franco regime ended in 1975. But the extreme right-wing Catholic and current government party that followed was founded by Franco ministers and close associates (with the support of Franz-Josef Strauss, editor's note). More than half of them have now been convicted of corruption. As you might imagine, every voice, even the smallest, against these people or parties is brutally suppressed. We know some people who ended up behind bars for years because of tweets or songs. In our songs we make it clear that we don't trust any flag, state or border. That's precisely why we have great understanding for the Catalans that they no longer want to be part of this sick state. Also, historically and culturally, they have every right to defend themselves because they were colonized. In the last few months we have experienced so much oppression and brutal attacks, but it is all censored and not reported. Catalan politicians were imprisoned, as were activists or just people who wanted to vote. The older people say that not much has changed since Franco. There are undoubtedly many fascists, Nazis and extreme right-wingers in Madrid who hate Catalans, but we are not one of them. As do many others who have friends in Catalonia. On top of that, they have good bands, check out Revenja, Crim or Pennycocks if you haven't already.
Thanks for the detailed answer! Now you're coming to us for the first time, what do you think you can expect? In fact, we've been following your festival for a few years and have been waiting for you to invite us for a long time. We always like the line up because it's a good mix. We have also been asked about this several times in Germany. So that it's a great location, the organization is always great and, last but not least, the bands are fantastic. As Rude Pride we are happy to see Bonecrusher. So yes, we are really excited to play with you. We are doing our best and hope the audience will like it as much as we do. Thank you for the invitation and congratulations on such a fantastic festival!
04 Jul 18
NEW-ROSE-PUNKROCKRADIO
Buddy Nolti from New Rose Punk Rock Radio dedicated an entire radio show to us. Reads like a great sampler to pick up!
»NEW ROSE PUNK ROCK RADIO
03 Jul 18
BTF-CHECK: PESTPOCKEN
The Giessen plague has been shaking up the punk world for over two decades. Now also here on site. Here is your festival check, which was answered by Danny.
It's your Back To Future premiere. Do you have any expectations? Not really. We're just looking forward to finally being able to play live again after a long time, as Tom had a complicated, long-term hand injury. The fact that it will be at the Back To Future Festival, where we have never played before, is of course all the better.
What do you already know about the festival? That there is a forest swimming pool in the immediate vicinity and a family campsite. You also hear again and again that it is a very relaxed festival with lots of cool people. In my circle of friends, the BTF is by far the most popular German festival. Nevertheless, it has never worked for me to be there in recent years. The last time I was with you was in 2009. That year Eddy performed with his former band Loikaemie. Which makes him the only Pock who has already tasted BTF stage air. By the way, I don't know the "new" area yet because the festival wasn't in Glaubitz at the time.
Are there any bands you're looking forward to seeing? I'm happy that we're playing on the same day as RAZZIA - Die Band Fanpage & Anti Flag, since I can't be there on Saturday. Musically, our tastes differ a bit now, but I'm sure there are a few gems for everyone.
Will you be staying the whole weekend or leaving the day after your performance? - Please give some reasons for both. This has not yet been finally clarified. I'm unable to attend on Saturday with probably the most stuffy excuse ever... I'm at a good friend's wedding. The others will probably stay the whole weekend. But things haven't been done right yet.
What do you associate with our logo slogan Punk Rock Wellness? You are probably referring to the forest swimming pool. Otherwise I would have answered: With a cocktail in my hand, looking out of a whirlpool at a stage where local heroes were playing. So you are actually very close to my ideal idea
Just finish the sentence: Playing with plague pox is... ...like an unpaid teaching job for which you need the patience of an angel and a devilish liver.
03 Jul 18
Back To Future Festival-Information
"How was that?", or you're coming to us for the first time and still have unanswered questions:
Information on the topics “General”, “Procedure”, “Munch”, “Downloads (Running Order!)”, “Basic rules”.
If there are any more questions, write to us and we will be happy to answer.
»INFOS
02 Jul 18
ISN’T IT ALREADY IDYLLIC HERE?
Last weekend we got sunburned while “making the terrain sexy”. But it was totally worth it!