Marthe goes Metal!
Nobody is really interested in reading other people’s boring diaries! That’s why I’ll just post what I’m going to do this summer.
In August it’s WACKEN-time again! For me and some of my friends this means being busy working on the biggest Heavy Metal festival on earth.
I have been working there for six times now and the festival is growing bigger and bigger. Our tasks mainly involve to exchange tickets for wristbands, selling merch, newspapers (1st festival-newspaper ever published!) and programs. Moreover, we just talk; talkand provide as much information as possible because all visitors want to know everything at all times. E. g., due to wheather sitiuations like last year – all areas floaded by rain – not all procedures can be carried out as they have been planned originally.
Basicly, the ten days we spend on the employee camping area is nothing else than a huge party. We are situated close to the two main stages where bands like Cannibal Corpse, Children of Bodom, Iron Maiden, … are performing their gigs. The combination of music and over 50.000 fans from all over the world create a fantastic atmosphere. Drinking met, beer, and enjoying the music is Wacken’s first commandment everybody follows substantially.
This is exactly where I intend to combat with the prejudices about the image of metal fans. They might appear scary but represent the most peaceful crowd ever. Although I do not fancy the music in total, I would consider to visit this festival just to have an amazing time with my friends and foreign metal heads!
Come along to share some headbanging time with us!
2008 is sold out though, try it on ebay or next year!
