Festival Jamel rocks the forester: dispute over alcohol ban!

Festival Jamel rocks the forester: dispute over alcohol ban!

Jamel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland - The music and democracy festival "Jamel Rockt the Förster" is on trial. The Nordkurier reports that the festival, which on August 22 and 23, 2025 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania should take place when the meeting was declared. However, there is resistance from the Northwest Mecklenburg district, which cannot accept the decision of the Schwerin Administrative Court. This had lifted several conditions, including an alcohol and glass bottle ban, and thus rightly given to the organizers.

The court justified its decision by the fact that there had been no sufficient evidence of a potential danger from alcoholic drinks and glass bottles. However, this reasoning met with criticism. District Administrator Tino Schomann complained that the district's concerns were ignored and called for Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig to explain. The district insists on maintaining the requirements in particular with regard to the ban on alcohol, which further fueled the conflict.

a festival against right -wing extremism

The festival "Jamel Rockt the Förster" was launched in 2007 by Horst and Birgit Lohmeyer to set an example against right -wing extremism. In recent years, famous bands such as the Fantastischen Four and the doctors have appeared there, which the event has sustainably anchored in the music scene. The Stern also emphasizes that the festival is also a platform for the democratic Exchange offers and is therefore important.

The decision of the Administrative Court is not yet final. The district has already announced that it would complain to the Higher Administrative Court to discuss the requirements again. In this context, there were tensions in the municipality of Gägelow, which raises a lease claim of around 8,000 euros for the use of the parking space. These financial aspects also tighten the situation.

peaceful festivals: insights into history

There were always challenges and conflicts in the history of the music festivals, but many events were peaceful, as was the case in the case of "Jamel rocks the forester". Despite the excitement of alcohol bans and authorities, an investigation by the bpb , that most of the festivals, such as Woodstock or Glastonbury, always set a positive signal, despite some incidents. to celebrate community and music.

It remains to be seen whether this year's festival can take place without the controversial requirements. However, the anticipation for the upcoming musical highlights is already noticeable, because ticket sales are already underway and the demand exceeds the capacities.