Almost 170 young musicians have applied for the newcomer competition Tontalente.
The jury led by music producer Dieter Falk has now selected the ten finalists. They will compete against each other on Friday, May 6, at the Tonhalle.
And all of this is only happening because LENA brought the ESC to Düsseldorf
What is really interesting about this for the readers of a fanzine that mainly focuses on rock, punk rock, and metal?
What does it bring a reader to see what beautiful, commercially-oriented people participate in such a talent competition?
Normally, nothing at all. But we wouldn't be punk rock if we didn't have a reason to write about it.
Alongside illustrious artists like “Lichtecht,” whose members are between 13 and 15 years old and are probably already being exploited by various wannabe managers, or a certain Mars Seibert, who has already earned his bread as an untalented actor in the daily soap “Unter Uns,” there is still a band that brings honest, handmade music into this competition.
The band “Korsakow” from Düsseldorf will likely show at this event where the musical hammer hangs, as they are, alongside Liquid Lightning and songwriter “Adrian Pauli,” the only truly honest band in my eyes, who will most likely go to work with little expectation but full commitment purely out of joy in playing.
With a mix of modern punk rock with metal elements, the 5 guys from Düsseldorf will most certainly shake the Tonhalle to its foundations. Of course, it would be desirable to support this band, even if the ticket price for a newcomer or regional event at 12 euros is not exactly fan-friendly.
Despite everything, we wish for great support for Korsakow, and of course, we will report on the progress.
Info: www.tontalente.com
