Prophecy Fest 2021 • Balver Höhle, Germany • 09./10./11. September 2021
Prophecy Fest 2021
Balver Höhle, Germany
09./10./11. September 2021
Prophecy Fest takes place in a natural cave formed in the Old Stone Age – Balver Höhle. According to Germanic Saga, the blacksmith Wieland had his workshop in the cave. Balve, Germany, is situated in the center of Germany between Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt and Hannover.
PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE
Unlike other festivals, we will not start with the most “unknown” artist and end with the “headliners”. To us, they are all headliners and were chosen as we expect amazing performances. Therefore, the running order will reflect what we consider the optimum in terms of dramaturgy and suspension. Schedule will be announced soon.
CONFIRMED ARTISTS (MORE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Empyrium (Germany)
Dordeduh (Romania)
Dornenreich (Austria)
Dool (Netherlands)
Secrets Of The Moon (Germany)
Klimt 1918 (Italy)
Eis (Germany)
Deine Lakaien (Germany)
St. Michael Front (Germany)
Dordeduh perform Negura Bunget (Romania)
Primordial (Ireland)
E-L-R (Switzerland)
Völur (Canada)
Sun Of The Sleepless (Germany)
TICKETS
Standard 3-day-pass incl. programme book – 99 Euro
A digital pass for a streaming version of the festival will also be made available in due time for those who prefer to stay at home or who have no other choice. We are still working on technical details.
Members of the two highest tiers of the currently re-launched PROPHECY CLUB will be able to attend the festival in all versions free of admission charge. Please check here for availability and conditions: https://prophecy.de/prophecy-club-mitgliedschaft
Please note that Prophecy Fest 2021 is planning with visitor numbers as currently projected to be approved by local and federal authorities. If the attendance becomes restricted further due to official regulations at a later point in time, tickets will remain valid on the basis of first come, first served. Invalidated tickets will be reimbursed or can be downgraded to a digital ticket.
HELPING HANDS
An event like Prophecy Fest takes a lot of work. So, for seamless organization we offer you to participate. This participation covers areas such as additional security, backstage support, overseeing the entrance, acting as stage hands and so on.
Please consider the following before you apply:
– You must be of mature age (18 years).
– You have free entry and camping.
– You get a Helping hands shirt, a hardcover program book, Prophecy Club membership for 2020.
– You’ll be responsible instead of loafing around.
– You might miss your favorite bands’ performance.
MEDIA
Prophecy Fest is looking for several media outlets to partner with in support. If you would like to bring our festival to your audiences via radio, blogs, zines, podcasts, or journalistic outlets of any sort and would like to receive full festival accreditation, please click the button below.
ACCOMODATIONS
Camping site Balver Höhle:
You can set up your tent close to Balver Höhle. This area has only the most basic installations, i.e. toilets and water taps. The charge per tent is 15 €, which are collected by the Festspielverein (the managers of the cave). The site is open from Thursday afternoon to Sunday noon. It is on the right hand side in front of the cave (standing on the parking lot, you take the path to the left).
You may bring your own food and beverages, but please clean up after yourselves for the sake of the environment and our good relationship with the town of Balve.
There is a space for RV/motor homes as well.
Hostels/small hotels in Balve and the surrounding region:
– Accomodation in the Hoennetal
– Balver Land
– Accommodations near Sundern
– Youth Hostel
– Nordic Park
– Youth Hostel Soest
– Youth Hostel Möhnesee
Freizeitpark Sorpesee:
Sorpesee (8 km distance from Balve) is a holiday park with a variety of accommodations, e.g. a camping site, wooden huts or so-calles “Trollhotels”:
– Sorpesee
TRAVELING & PARKING
Balve, Germany, is situated in the center of Germany between Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt and Hannover. To be exact: in the Sauerland, 50km to the southeast of the Ruhr Area.
Balver Höhle
Helle 2
58802 Balve, Germany
Nearby airports are Frankfurt/Main, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund, Münster/Osnabrück, Frankfurt/Hahn, Paderborn/Lippstadt, Düsseldorf, Weeze/Niederrhein, Kassel. From there, you get access via rental car or train. There are direct train connections to Balve via Deutsche Bahn.
Parking: Balver Höhle (as well as the camping site) has its own parking lot. The fee is 3 € for one car. The lot is open from Thursday afternoon to Sunday at noon.
FAQS
Food, Drinks and Bags:
Please note that you are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks into the festival area. All bags will be checked thoroughly, and the more bags, the slower people will get into the cave.
Photos and Filming:
You’re allowed to bring your camera and take pictures but using flash is prohibited. Please also refrain from filming. We have a film crew on site capturing the entire event. Be so kind as to give the professional photographers a chance to take their photos.
Program Books:
All visitors will receive a free program book, even if they arrive at the festival later.
Merchandise:
There is no need to panic. We will have plenty of merchandise with us.
PANDEMIC FAQ
Is Prophecy Fest safe?
The primary concern of Prophecy Fest is always to provide maximum safety and security to all visitors, artists, and crew alike. This is routinely ensured by coordinated measures in consultation with the responsible authorities both on a local and state level. In addition to regular safety plans regarding emergency services, fire brigades and evacuation plans, the added challenge of the global pandemic is demanding additional hygiene and health concepts. Visitors will be informed of all mandatory rules of conduct that may or may not include wearing of protective masks, quick testing, social distancing, and other measures in regular updates in advance of the event.
What happens, if Prophecy Fest gets cancelled by the authorities?
In the event of a worst case scenario of a complete cancellation of Prophecy Fest by local or federal authorities, ticket holder will be offered a variety of options. Tickets can either be refunded or switched to an online pass with the price difference reimbursed. Alternatively tickets can also be transferred to the next edition. If emergency measures prevent an online version as well, digital tickets will also be refunded.
What can I do?
There is no guarantee of a completely risk free environment during a pandemic. We therefore like to ask all participants to follow hygiene and safety instructions to the letter and stay alert. Please make sure to stay healthy by checking the relevant regulations in advance and to act accordingly at the festival. Do not attend, if you notice symptoms related to the pandemic. Look out for yourselves as well as others. Be considerate and show respect to your fellow attendees, artists, crew, and official authorities. Please do not hesitate to consult with the local emergency services or inform security, if you notice health issues or other problems.
HISTORY
HISTORY
Prophecy Fest is supported by:
