Domshof Stage

With over 25 years of experience in music and culture, Ras Qulah is a true ambassador of reggae, embodying the unifying power of sound and message. His mission is clear: to unite people across borders, backgrounds, and generations, and to inspire them to live a conscious and positive life through positive vibrations – inspired by icons like Bob Marley.

Under the banner "Ras Qulah & Friends," every performance becomes more than just a show – it becomes a collective experience. With rotating guest artists, live elements, and carefully curated selections of reggae, dancehall, and Afro-inspired sounds, an energetic and inclusive atmosphere is created that moves both body and mind.

Since their founding in 2012, Brennholzverleih has established itself as a fixture in Bremen's music scene. With a horn section, two guitars, bass, drums, and charismatic vocals, they deliver unforgettable live experiences. Their songs, such as "Werbung, Werbung, Werbung" (Advertising, Advertising, Advertising) and "Der Apparat" (The Apparatus), address political grievances, while tracks like "Sonne und ich" (Sun and I) explore the...
Celebrate the beautiful aspects of life.
Whether at festivals like Breminale or in clubs, Brennholzverleih knows how to get the audience dancing and thinking. Their first album, "Bin gleich zurück" (Be Right Back), already showcased the breadth of their talent and thematic diversity. Now they follow up with their new LP, "Zustände" (States), which once again impresses with driving rhythms, clever lyrics, and a healthy dose of infectious enthusiasm.
Get on your feet and put on your dancing shoes!

Dirtyfinger creates a tense atmosphere. Nothing is left unsaid. Dirtyfinger invites you to dance. Dirtyfinger sets you up.
Driving bass lines under your skin, Schmutzfinger replaces your heartbeat with a bass drum. Schmutzfinger's guitar strings
They tell you stories you don't want to believe. Dirtyfinger strokes your fragile ego and brings you back down to earth. Dirtyfinger laughs mockingly into the microphone, and you feel addressed, turned on, repelled, attracted, undressed. Dirtyfinger is Post Punkt.

A former lover, a shattered dream, a failed life plan – whoever or whatever “Anne” was, the guys from Annes Ex have apparently closed one chapter to open a new one. They've been writing this new chapter since 2022 with their unmistakable DIY style. Annes Ex sound different. Not formulaic, not conformist, not interchangeable. Sincere lyrics with depth, the likes of which are rarely found. Not radio material, although they've been played there, but they feel most at home on Bremen's stages, both big and small. After their debut EP “Schwer emotional” (Heavy Emotional) and several single releases, they've reached their current peak with their self-produced debut album “Herz schlägt” (Heart Beats). An impressive manifesto of their artistic output. And while the vinyl is being pressed, the Bremen-based band is already working behind the scenes on their next project. Why rest when the best songs haven't been written yet and the most awesome shows haven't been played? If you ask the guys, that's what matters: music that lasts.

When musical worlds collide and create more groove than in a crowded dance hall at midnight, then Kamzola, DJ Ras Qulah and Blessing Akelo are at work.
Kamzola, the buttery-smooth voice from Zanzibar, sounds as if the Indian Ocean itself has decided to learn to sing.
Then DJ Ras Qulah enters the scene, the veteran reggae musician from Uganda. A man who has seen more stages than many a roadie and has shared the bass with seemingly every big name in the reggae scene.
And finally, Blessing Akelo, the golden-throated singer from Kenya. Her voice moves effortlessly between sensitive tenderness and raw power – as if simultaneously comforting and awakening.

Together, the three are a musical adventure: traditional African sounds meet reggae, gospel, and soul – and they understand each other surprisingly well. It's as if these genres have secretly conspired to create something new together. The result is a sound that feels both familiar and completely fresh. Anyone who remains still during this either has ironclad discipline or is simply listening to the wrong song.

The Alison Degbe & Boyke Dettmers Sextet unites outstanding musicians from the Bremen jazz scene into a sonically diverse ensemble that organically blends classic swing, soulful ballads, and bossa nova influences. With vocals, vibraphone, saxophone, piano, bass, and drums, they create a warm, dynamic band sound that is equally captivating.
It appears both traditional and vibrant.

Together, the sextet develops a sound that thrives on subtle interaction, a joy of playing, and musical maturity. Whether intimate club concerts or festival stages – the Alison Degbe & Boyke Dettmers Sextet stands for vibrant jazz with personality.

It all started on one of those evenings when no one had planned for anything special to happen. Bar lights, good vibes, conversations that were sometimes serious, sometimes complete nonsense—and right in the middle of it all, that sentence that started it all: "Why not?" What began as a casual idea amidst drinks and laughter became serious faster than anyone could have imagined. Suddenly there were instruments in the room, suddenly they were rehearsing, suddenly there was something that felt like a band. A crazy idea that refused to stay just that. The lineup changed, especially on guitar. Every change brought a new sound, new energy, a new direction. And at some point, it was clear: Now it works. Now this is Rockstew—the way it's supposed to sound.
Iris at the microphone, Bernd with rhythm in his blood, Michi between keys and strings, Marcus with the guitar fire, and Marco on bass, holding it all together. Five people, five paths, one shared sound. With each gig, not only did their experience grow, but so did their ambition. The response became louder, more honest, warmer. And that's exactly what encouraged the band to keep going: cover rock, handmade, energetic, with fun, sweat, and genuine heart.

The popular KlimaKino (Climate Cinema) of the non-profit climate protection agency energiekonsens is leaving its usual four walls in the Klima Bau Zentrum (Knochenhauerstr. 9) and moving outdoors: On June 21, the format will be a guest for the first time on the Domshof stage at the HOEG Festival.
After a brief overview of the services offered by the non-profit climate protection agency, a real film highlight is on the program: the Swiss short documentary "Music Festivals - Between Activism and Greenwashing" (2024, 30 min.).
The film by Music Declares Emergency Switzerland takes an unvarnished look behind the scenes of the festival scene: Where does genuine eco-activism in the music industry begin, and where is it merely clever greenwashing?

Good to know: The documentary is shown in the original Swiss audio with English subtitles.