ALPHAVILLE

In the organizer's words:

Alphaville are one of the few German bands to have managed to conquer a permanent place in the international music scene with hits such as "Big In Japan", "Forever Young" and "Sounds Like A Melody" and to inspire generations of fans. To this day, they are regarded worldwide as one of the most successful pop acts made in Germany.

Alphaville was founded by Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd and Frank Mertens in Münster. Their debut album "Forever Young" was released in 1984 and immediately became an international success. Their first single "Big In Japan" made it straight into the international charts and reached number 1 in Germany and many other countries. Alongside other successful singles, "Forever Young" in particular became a worldwide hit and one of the best-known songs of the 1980s.

With their catchy synth-pop sound and profound lyrics, Alphaville struck a chord with the times - and this also applied to their subsequent albums. The sensational debut was followed by further successful LPs such as "Afternoons In Utopia" (1986) and "The Breathtaking Blue" (1989). Alphaville always managed to develop their characteristic sound while remaining true to themselves. The band experimented with different musical styles and themes, giving their work an impressive diversity. The Alphaville catalog includes a total of eight studio albums to date, most recently "Eternally Yours" established itself at number 2 in the German charts.

One of Alphaville's unique selling points is their ability to create timeless music that remains relevant and loved over the decades. "Forever Young", for example, is not only a nostalgic classic, but has been used again and again in countless international film and television productions and discovered by new generations, which is also impressively documented by the vast number of cover versions from Beyoncé to Bushido. A much-noticed "Forever Young" remake by and with David Guetta, Ava Max and Alphaville was released to coincide with the 40th anniversary.