Robert Stadlober
It is about the impossibilities of human interaction. In matters of love as well as in matters of hate, about the senselessness of violence and the hopelessness of politics that seeks to convey itself through violence. It is about the longing for a kind of real life and the perpetual struggle of the many for a small piece of the whole.
And Robert Stadlober sings, speaks and reminds us that so much has not changed since Kurt Tucholsky said: “If we are not cruel, then we immediately believe that we are good.” Our times are certainly not really worse, but they are certainly not better either.
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Reading and discussion with Gernot Wolfram
“Combat zone culture – How populists seduce us”.
Populist movements are increasingly resorting to pop culture strategies to influence social sentiment and undermine democratic discourse. Wolfram shows how targeted cultural codes – whether in music, film or games – cleverly camouflage political messages and thus shape perceptions and opinions. His thesis: cultural actors have the power to effectively counter this influence through education, participation and networking. In Gronau, too, the aim is to strengthen cultural venues as spaces for encounters, reflection and democratic education. With its focus on pop, the rock’n’popmuseum offers an ideal resonance space for these topics. An evening that effectively combines culture, science and lived practice on site.
Beats & Vibes – Your DJ workshop in the fall vacations
The rock’n’popmuseum invites you to a very special experience during the fall vacations: From October 20 to 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the “Beats & Vibes” workshop is all about making music, trying it out and dancing the night away! The workshop takes place in cooperation with Dagesh! and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s “Kultur macht stark” program.
Under the professional guidance of two DJs from Berlin, the young people not only immerse themselves in the world of DJ technology – they also produce their own sounds! Each participant is given an iPad on which they can mix and experiment individually. Step by step, they will create their own personal tracks and music sets.
Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. Registration is absolutely necessary!
Cassy Carrington – A Cassy Christmas
Cassy Carrington – more tinsel when in doubt.
The big, revamped Christmas show by Cologne’s “Queen of Christmas” Cassy Carrington – with Xmas classics, her own hits, comedy and Christmas eroticism.
As every year, Cassy invites you to her own, not-so-holy evening. In addition to the entertainment on stage, the drag queen also seeks out spontaneous conversations with the audience and hopefully meets the next flirt under the Christmas tree. They sing and laugh together and sometimes it might even get a little pre-Christmas melancholy. Maybe Cassy will even get out her recorder or read an erotic Christmas poem. This evening is full of surprises.
Organizer: Kreis Borken and Aidshilfe Westmünsterland e.V., in cooperation with the rock’n’popmuseum
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SOLD OUT! Jan van Weyde – Weyder is on the move
Ladies and gentlemen! Here it is – the second child, the second program, the second big cap!
Weyder is on the move! Jan van Weyde talks about the daily madness of being a working dad to two young daughters – one in the throes of anger, the other in the middle of teething puberty. His day starts at 6:30 in the morning with brushing his teeth, painting unicorns and dressing up in Disney costumes – until the children are awake. Then the big one has to go to school and the little one has to go on “Tinder dates”, as she calls it.
And while he ends up in mini hotel beds on tour and feels like a student at parents’ evenings, life asks him the big questions: What do babies dream about? What do you call female meerkats? And are you allowed to “accept cookies” at Weight Watchers?
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Ben Schafmeister – A tic different
“Ein Tic Anders” is the name of his first solo program, with which he will go on a try-out tour in autumn 2025 and a major tour of Germany in 2026.
The title says it all: Ben has Tourette’s syndrome – and he turns it into comedy that is not only funny but also disarmingly honest.
Because what is actually normal? And how much of it do we really need?
His show is not classic stand-up, but entertainment: self-written songs, stand-up, improv, visual presentations and audience interaction – all combined in a unique mix that captivates his audience from the first to the last minute.
Whether absurd stories from the life of an artist, the peculiarities of Generation Z or the pitfalls of growing up – Ben hits the nerve of the times and delivers an evening full of energy, charm and unforgettable moments.
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Nico Gomez
With his unique voice and captivating stage presence, Nico Gomez has long since made a name for himself beyond the borders of his home town. As a songwriter for Peter Maffay, Johannes Oerding, Mo-Torres and Sarah Engels, among others, or as a studio singer for productions such as RTL’s “Let’s Dance”, Nico’s musicality and wealth of experience are also evident. Nico’s sincere and honest lyrics touch the hearts of his listeners. His music tells of personal experiences and the meaning of love, while he moves between the genres of R&B, pop, soul and electronica.
In recent years, the artist has built up a steadily growing fan base that already sings along to his songs by heart and is eagerly waiting to experience him live in Germany’s major cities.
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Oceankids
Die Nixen” will be performing the family musical “Oceankids” at the rock’n’popmuseum on February 16. The string quartet from Berlin combines environmental themes with music and the exchange of cultures in an exciting and imaginative way with their musical “Oceankids”. Using artistic costumes made from old jeans, fabric remnants, CDs and used bicycle inner tubes, sustainability also becomes visible on stage. Accompanied by the sound of the sea and classical melodies, heart-wrenching musical songs and cool raps, all children are invited to be “Oceankids” and take the future of the planet into their own hands. “Die Nixen” are Rahel Rilling (violin), Katharina Wildhagen (violin), Kristina Menzel-Labitzke (viola) and Nikola Spingler (cello). The string quartet has a classical background and has been delighting audiences with its cross-genre concert programs for almost two decades.
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DIE NIXEN – SlowMOzean
When you hear string quartet, you usually think of classical chamber music. For almost 20 years, “Die Nixen” have been proving that the traditional line-up can also play other literature in a very entertaining way. Rahel Rilling (violin), Katharina Wildhagen (violin), Kristina Menzel-Labitzke (viola) and Nikola Spingler (cello) swim stylishly through the various genres of classical music, film music, jazz, pop and rock on their dives – and with great success. They have toured with world stars such as Michael Bublé and Mando Dias, accompanied various political ceremonies and regularly perform on the country’s major concert stages.
With heart and humor, the musical water creatures take their audience on a varied journey, making the familiar sound new and the new sound different, whether with depth or stormy virtuosity, on gentle waves or sparklingly funny: “Die Nixen” present an ocean full of music in the most dazzling timbres.
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CANCELLED! Taylor Swift Night
Taylor Nights – A Swiftie Celebration! Ready for a night of Taylor magic? At our Taylor Nights we celebrate the hits of Taylor Swift and the community that connects us: Joy, respect and pure passion for her music! Whether you want to dance to “Shake It Off” or sing along to “All Too Well” – here you can just be yourself!
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