Fans had been looking forward to the event for months, the announcements promised a lot. And Adele really delivered a lot in Munich.
Just as everyone was impatiently looking out for the British pop queen, the heavens finally opened: a downpour soaked the 73,000 spectators at the Adele concert in Munich and caused a slight delay. But at least the thunderstorm that had also been announced didn’t materialize, so that the first of ten concerts in the Bavarian capital ultimately went off without a hitch.
It is an extraordinary concert series: a pop-up stadium tailored to the needs of the 36-year-old (“Rolling in the Deep”, “Hello”, “Easy on me”) was built. The arena, designed in black and white tones and shaped like an amphitheater, is dominated by a 220-meter-long and 17-meter-high screen, and long catwalks bring Adele closer to her fans.
Brass music and free beer in the Adele World
In addition to the “Adele Arena” and the show, many fans were thrilled by the “Adele World” – a kind of mini-festival where guests could pass the time before and after the concert. Many things were reminiscent of the Oktoberfest: Ferris wheel and swing carousel, brass music and even free beer from a barrel that was brought by a festively decorated brewery carriage. But there were also plenty of British references such as a red telephone box and a pub.
The elaborate system is to be dismantled immediately after the last concert at the end of August – irretrievably. “Never before and never again – this show only takes place here, only in Munich and only in this form,” organizer Marek Lieberberg assured.
Fans from all over the world travel to Munich
This is probably why fans came from Sweden to South Africa, and from California to Chile. It is also the first time since 2016 that the Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy winner has performed on the European mainland. There was a corresponding rush for tickets for the concerts, some of which cost more than 400 euros, but there are still tickets left.
Source: Stern
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