Gasteig HP8
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Gasteig HP8 (TOUR SÜD)Event location
Gasteig HP8
Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8
81379 Munich
barrier-free - max. 400 m to the bus stop
Happy Birthday, Gasteig! The cultural center opened 40 years ago and is celebrating culture all season long. The Long Night at Gasteig HP8 will be bringing a special highlight: the cult series “Same Old Song” by JJ Jones will dedicate the evening in Hall X to birthday songs of all kinds, interpreted by a wide variety of artists. Music will fill the entire location — students at the University of Music and Theatre Munich will also be showcasing their versatility. And of course, the beloved silent disco with three live DJs in the Kulturkraftwerk plaza is an absolute must-see.
PLAZA “Am Kulturkraftwerk”
8 – 11 pm: Silent Disco — celebrate free under the open sky. Three live DJs battle for the audience’s approval.
HALL E
8 pm – open end:Same Old Song – All Night Long
JJ Jones, creator and host of this delightfully eccentric show, invites everyone — bands, instrumentalists, singers, choirs, spoken‑word artists, big bands — in short: EVERYONE who can make a sound — to present their unique version of a selected song. From singing saws to theatrical sketches, anything goes. The show will only end when no one can hear the song anymore. For Gasteig’s 40th birthday, this time it’s birthday songs of every kind. Contributors register please at sameoldsong.net.
10 – 11 pm: Saguru : Singer/songwriter
Saguru writes songs that carry a sense of vast openness — embracing melancholic darkness while always maintaining a sense of fresh beginnings and grace. His current EP is titled “Inevitable.” The Munich-based artist’s music blends guitar, radiant vocals, and gently driving electronica, inspired by Alex Turner, Bon Iver, and Ben Howard.
With Deaf Performance.
11:30 pm – 12:30 am: Mwita Mataro — Austropop
The protagonist of the documentary biopic “Austroschwarz” (Austroblack) is the next breakout star of Austropop. His song “Austrodrama” became a nationwide radio hit, crossing from indie stations into the mainstream. He doesn’t shy away from tackling difficult topics, skillfully distilling them into catchy pop songs. His new single “Was ist das für ein scheiß Geschwisterstreit”(What is that for shit sibling rivalry) is a perfect example. Audiences already love him.
With Deaf Performance.
1 – 2 am: Ströme — Electrics
Ströme perform at the intersection of modular synthesizer art and traditional musicianship. Their focus is on an immediate, authentic live experiences — far removed from pre-programmed structures and rooted in direct exchange with the audience. Analog sonic power, compositional depth, and organic grooves merge into a dense, emotionally charged dramaturgy.
8:05 – 8:45 pm: Coffee Affair Quartet — groove & jazz
The young Munich-based ensemble led by Thomas Meindl is united by a shared passion for groove, joy of playing, and musical diversity. High-energy improvisations and sophisticated arrangements feature Linus Coutureau (tenor sax), Christopher Reinbold (piano, keys), Nicolas Neik (electric bass), and Thomas Meindl (drums).
9:15 – 10:00 pm: Tabtones — cover band
The Munich-based quartet brings a fresh, personal touch to live cover music — ranging from (chart) pop, R&B, dance, and funk & soul to rock and German pop. Their secret love, however, is jazz. From the very first note: energetic and handcrafted!
10:30 – 11:15 pm: Velvet Phase — jazz fusion & R&B
This young band blends jazz fusion, R&B, and modern influences into a sound entirely their own. The music of Grace Nelly (vocals), Chris Reinbold (piano), Tibor Lampe (bass), Jakob Eberl (drums), and Rei Kondakciu (guitar) thrives on relaxed, deep grooves and fresh, intense solos — at times gently flowing, at times electrifying.
8:30–9:15 pm: Leoš Frahnke — accordion music
Leoš Frahnke is studying accordion — incidentally Instrument of the Year 2026 — in the master’s program at the University of Music and Theatre Munich. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, he appears regularly in Germany and abroad and is a multiple prizewinner at international competitions.
9:45–10:30 pm: Dundo Band — world music
“Dundo” comes from Kiswahili and means a strong beat, rhythmic pulse, a deep drum sound. The band consists of Tanzanian musician and composer Stanley Nicholaus Gaare (aka Stanart) and musician and producer Gustavo Moi (aka Badan) from Ticino. At the heart of their sound is the groove of drums and bass, forming the core of a fusion of loops, indie pop, soul, and jazz with Tanzanian rhythms.
11:00–11:45 pm: Sāye Trio — electronic with live instruments
Artists from Iran and Japan form an ensemble centered around vocals, cello, piano, and live electronics. “Sāye” means “shadow” in Persian and can suggest both presence and longing. Acoustic intimacy expands into a sustaining, space‑filling electronic soundscape.