The large SEOM Tour takes you on a journey to yourself. Touching stories, lots of humor, lived spirituality, depth, and of course: music.

SEOM shares his latest songs with you, plays well-known classics from his albums, and reminds us through moving stories of the essentials in life.

On this evening, there will be laughter, dancing, and shining. It is more than music. A soundtrack of memories & your own homecoming. A concert for all ages.

Heart-opening and grounded.

We have made it our mission to experience spirituality as the most normal thing in life. Humanity is our common element, where we understand each other, connect, and experience our wonderful nature.

In our concerts, we experience every evening how strangers become companions and how we meet as a family, in a great shared identity.

A love letter to life.

Come by and let yourself be inspired.

Doors open: 18:00 Uhr

The large SEOM Tour takes you on a journey to yourself. Touching stories, lots of humor, lived spirituality, depth, and of course: music.

SEOM shares his latest songs with you, plays well-known classics from his albums, and reminds us through moving stories of the essentials in life.

On this evening, there will be laughter, dancing, and shining. It is more than music. A soundtrack of memories & your own homecoming. A concert for all ages.

Heart-opening and grounded.

We have made it our mission to experience spirituality as the most normal thing in life. Humanity is our common element, where we understand each other, connect, and experience our wonderful nature.

In our concerts, we experience every evening how strangers become companions and how we meet as a family, in a great shared identity.

A love letter to life.

Come by and let yourself be inspired.

Doors open: 18:00 Uhr

POWER AND PASSION

In October, Frozen Crown delivered a spectacular short performance as the opening act for Kamelot on the Z7 stage. Six months later, they are back with the full power-metal experience. With the "War Hearts Tour 2025", the Milanese formation returns as headliners to our rock temple. Supporting acts Fellowship from England and Lutharo from Canada will get the crowd fired up.

They came, saw, and conquered. Frozen Crown made a bang last on October 26, 2024, as Kamelot's opener at Z7. Metalinside.ch noted: “What the three girls and boys up front unleash on the dance floor hits the body completely from the first minute: One guitar salvo follows another, the drums vibrate noticeably in the stomach. Additionally impressive is the continuously action-filled stage presence during the 30-minute set.” Six months later, it’s the full force of Frozen Crown. With the new power-metal epic "War Hearts," the musicians unleash fresh strength and passion, taking their unmistakable sound of lightning-fast riffs, catchy melodies, and unbridled energy to a whole new level.

Since their formation in 2017, Frozen Crown has built a loyal fan base and impressed with their characteristic blend of power, old-school speed, and heavy metal. But Frozen Crown has not only made an impact in the studio; they have also performed at well-known festivals such as Sabaton Open Air, Metal Fest Plzen, or Rock Imperium Festival. They have played two headliner tours in Japan and have been support for bands like Dragonforce and Nanowar Of Steel on extensive European tours. The highlight of their career so far was the Scandinavia tour in autumn 2023 as the support for metal legend U.D.O. But now the time is ripe for the "War Hearts" headliner tour. With the new album, Frozen Crown sets new standards in their career and offers an energetic work that will excite both die-hard fans and new listeners alike.

Doors open: 5:30 PM

Culinary delight and thrills: Guests at Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Brienz are in for a treat: Exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Crime Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu in a stylish setting framed by an interactive crime story:

"Deadly Past"

Sir Barnabas Edwarson was murdered during his birthday dinner. That much is certain.
However, the police in the small county have not been able to solve the murder to this day, despite having hot leads.

Exactly one year later, the most famous detectives gather to finally solve this case.
The case is mysterious, as Sir Barnabas Edwarson had already invited these detectives to his birthday party the year before. Did he anticipate not surviving his birthday and that only high-profile detectives could solve it? Did Sir Barnabas leave clues that would lead to the killer? Or are there entirely different reasons behind it?

The situation takes an even more bizarre turn when Sir Barnabas Edwarson suddenly appears himself. But he was murdered a year ago! Is someone playing a macabre game here?

The present detectives take on the task of finally unraveling the events of that eerie evening.

The tantalizing 3-course menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Hotel Weisses Kreuz.
The thrill for the nerves and palate starts at 5 pm, with entry from 4:30 pm.

Entry: 4:30 pm / Menu and theater piece included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

UFO LANDING IN PRATTELN

Indestructible UFO classics like "Rock Bottom," "Lights Out," or "Doctor, Doctor" have been part of the Michael Schenker Group's live repertoire for years. But now Michael is giving us the full blast: On the "My Years With UFO Tour 2025," the exceptional guitarist celebrates his successful years with the English rock legend. For this tour, Schenker presents the Swedish jack-of-all-trades Erik Grönwall (Ex-H.E.A.T./Skid Row) as the new frontman.

In 1973, the young guitarist Michael Schenker from the Scorpions joined the English band UFO. This extremely fruitful collaboration produced some of the greatest rock anthems of that time and numerous timeless evergreen hits. The "German Wunderkind" became a celebrated star guitarist and led the Brits to previously unimaginable successes. With his current album "My Years with UFO" (Release: 20.9.24), Michael Schenker now returns to the glorious days. Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album marks the 50th anniversary of the Schenker/UFO era, which lasted from 1973 to 1978. As a teenager on a world tour, Michael Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO's most popular tracks. During the years together, the UFO albums "Phenomenon," "Force It," "No Heavy Petting," "Lights Out," "Obsession," and the groundbreaking concert album "Strangers in the Night" were released, all of which significantly contributed to the genre's rise. On "My Years with UFO," Michael Schenker presents eleven of the biggest hits from that time with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Among them is Erik Grönwall. The Swede takes the microphone on "Mother Mary," which was released as the album's first single. The song immediately makes it clear how well his voice fits the UFO titles and bodes well for the upcoming live shows. After rising to fame with the Swedish rockers H.E.A.T and his time with the American 80s rock heroes Skid Row, Grönwall is now ready to further refine classic songs with his voice.

Doors: 7:00 PM

Admission: 7:00 PM

ALL SYSTEMS GO!



The former Anathema musicians Danny Cavanagh and Daniel Cardoso are ready with their new project Weather Systems to musically pick up where they left off with their old band in 2020. At the concerts of Weather Systems, in addition to songs from the debut album "Ocean Without A Shore" (2024), there will also be many highlights from the back catalog of Anathema to enjoy. The young English band Haunt The Woods will present their exquisite mix of alt-rock, prog, and pop in the supporting act, which has already attracted a lot of attention in the United Kingdom.



“This record is direct, honest, and comes from the heart,” says former Anathema mastermind Danny Cavanagh. “It takes you on a journey with some very personal, intense, and emotional songs. For me, it is spiritual. The music comes from a higher place, and I hope it touches you.” The album described here is called "Ocean Without A Shore" and comes from Cavanagh's new band Weather Systems. But let's take a quick look back: In 2019, Cavanagh dedicated himself to writing the next album for Anathema. Two years earlier, the alt/prog rockers from Liverpool had reached their commercial peak with "The Optimist." The work was awarded "Album of the Year" at the Progressive Music Awards, reached the Top 40 of the UK Album Charts, peaked at number 17 in Germany, and ended the year 2017 on the year-end lists of Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, and Eclipsed, to name just a few. In September 2020, however, the band agreed on an indefinite break. Danny Cavanagh had already written plenty of material for the next Anathema album. Thus, the majority of "Ocean Without A Shore” was created during these writing sessions. “This is 80% an Anathema record,” Cavanagh says, adding: “It is definitely a continuation of what I did with my old band. If Anathema was Game of Thrones, then Weather Systems is House of the Dragon. It is part of the same universe, but it is a new story.” Besides Danny Cavanagh, former Anathema drummer Daniel Cardoso is also active in Weather Systems. In 2025, they will come to us at Z7 with their new project. Both new and old fans will equally get their money's worth. The setlist will consist of 50% Weather Systems songs and 50% Anathema titles. Cavanagh: “I will always play the Anathema songs I wrote because I love them so much. And Weather Systems is also the name of my favorite album from Anathema.” As a co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of Anathema, Cavanagh has delighted generations of fans for over three decades, released globally acclaimed albums, and played to sold-out halls. Now he stands at the forefront of Weather Systems and confidently takes the next step on his creative journey with "Ocean Without A Shore."



Doors open: 19:00

PROG OF THE EXTRA CLASS

On May 10, 2025, Vanden Plas will perform at Z7 in Pratteln, bringing their latest work "The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things" to the stage with a powerful dose of top-class Progressive Metal. The concert promises an evening full of elegance, melody, virtuosity, and epic moments – a tribute to the exceptional quality of this band.

Four years have passed since the celebrated albums "The Ghost Xperiment – Awakening" (2019) and "The Ghost Xperiment – Illumination" (2020). During this time, the band not only captured their live energy on the release "Live & Immortal" (2022) but also realized over 50 performances of their rock opera "Last Paradise Lost." With fresh wind in their sails and a new keyboardist, the renowned Alessandro Del Vecchio, Vanden Plas have further refined their musical course. Songs like the driving "Sacrilegious Mind Machine," the balladic "They Call Me God," or the monumental closing work "March Of The Saints" demonstrate why the band has been a solid presence in the prog-rock genre for decades. Experience an unparalleled concert experience where technical brilliance, powerful riffs, melodic passages, and profound lyrics merge – a must-see for all fans of demanding music.

Doors: 7:00 PM

NEW ERA

The bombastic metal formation Imperial Age continues to work intensively on their success story. With a new album and new line-up, the band returns to Z7 in 2025 to usher in a new era in their career. The unique mix of power, symphonic splendor, and powerful vocals guarantees yet again an extraordinary live experience of epic proportions.

In recent years, Imperial Age has caused quite a stir in the international metal scene, received critical acclaim, and gained a steadily growing fan base across several continents. The band's ability to seamlessly blend orchestral elements with the intensity of metal and deliver breathtaking concerts has earned them an excellent reputation since their inception in Moscow in 2012. A lot has happened with Imperial Age in recent years. After the band released an anti-war statement in 2022 due to the Ukraine conflict, they left Russia for Turkey. Last year, Imperial Age ultimately moved on to England. "The stress of changing countries, losing all band members, and all the resulting difficulties affected our health, our energy level, and our ability to write new music," remember the remaining band founders Aor and Jane Odintsova. But in the summer of 2024, they announced: "The wait is finally over. After two and a half years of uncertainty and misery, we can say with complete clarity: Imperial Age is back! And our determination has never been greater." Harder, more experienced, and more powerful than ever, they are ready to continue their epic journey to conquer the hearts of metalheads worldwide. With the new song "Gnosis," Imperial Age gives a first glimpse of their new musical direction. "The song is by far the hardest and most technically demanding track we've ever recorded. With down-tuned guitars, extreme speed, plenty of orchestration, clear female and male vocals, and Jane's first attempt at using extreme vocals. Basically, everything you love about Imperial Age is there – only darker, harder, and faster."

Doors: 19:00

HAPPY PROG-ROCK-BIRTHDAY

We are once again celebrating a birthday with Arena. The British neo-proggers have already celebrated their 20th and 25th anniversaries with us. It’s no surprise that they are back for their 30th birthday celebration in our rock temple. The musicians have brought the debut album “Songs From The Lions Cage” from 1995, which will be particularly honored in the current live program. Of course, there will also be other highlights from thirty years of Arena.

Arena has stood for progressive rock of the highest class for three decades. Founded in 1995 by ex-Marillion drummer Mick Pointer and Pendragon keyboardist Clive Nolan, the band initially played in changing line-ups. Only the two founding members can be heard on all albums. While Arena strongly resembled the old Marillion in their early days, the sound gradually evolved more towards metal, similar to what their colleagues in Threshold offer. However, the pronounced atmospheric elements have always been maintained by the band to the delight of the old fans. Guitarist John Mitchell joined the group in 1997. Bassist Kylan Amos has been with them since 2014. The last line-up change occurred five years ago. Ex-Threshold and Ayreon singer Damian Wilson has been acting as Arena's frontman since 2020. Regarding their first joint album “The Theory of Molecular Inheritance“ (2022), Powermetal.de wrote: “The very first run proves that what belongs together is coming together here. Wilson's voice is tailor-made for the progressive rock of Arena, which has earned the label 'Progressive' more through its early works than by extending lengthy pieces in a grand manner these days.” With the tenth studio album in the band's history, Arena also entered the Top 30 of the Swiss charts for the first time in their career in October 2022. On the next tour, Arena will once again look back and reflect on their beginnings. We can expect a reunion with the groundbreaking debut album “Songs From A Lions Cage.” Additionally, a cross-section through various stages of the career of this unique band is to be anticipated. 30 years of Arena will be extensively celebrated in 2025 with 28 dates across Europe and the United Kingdom.

Doors open: 19:00 Uhr

IT’S CHUBBY TIME AGAIN

His 2024 tour had to be postponed due to a serious back surgery, but in May 2025, Popa Chubby returns to Switzerland in great shape. The legendary blues-rock powerhouse from the Bronx will present his current album "Live At G. Bluey´s Juke Joint NYC" with his top-notch Beast Band.

For more than three decades, Popa Chubby has been successfully rocking the blues. His powerful yet virtuous guitar playing, brilliant songwriting, and especially his innovative style make him a unique representative of his craft. Popa Chubby's music has been shaped by the influences of his hometown New York City, blending blues with rock, rap, and soul. With his razor-sharp, biting guitar and phenomenal songwriting skills, Popa Chubby artistically merges the roots of blues with modern urban elements. The current album "Live At G. Bluey´s Juke Joint NYC" was recorded by Ted Horowitz, as the musician is known by his birth name, on October 24 and 25, 2022, in Long Island City, New York. Popa Chubby (guitar and vocals) is supported by his Beast Band, which consists of bassist Mike Merritt (Conan O'Brien, Billy Gibbons), keyboardist Mike Dimeo (Johnny Winter, Tommy James), and drummer Stefano Giudici. "This album is a reunion in several ways," says Popa Chubby. "There is the reunion with my long-time partner, the exceptional bassist Mike Merritt. Additionally, the recordings took place in the studio of my old sound engineer Glen Forrest, who ensured great sound during my first performances at the legendary Manhattan blues club Manny’s Car Wash in the early '90s," Horowitz shares. "The cherry on top was Mike Dimeo on keyboards, along with Centurion Stefano Giudici on drums - and there you have the finest heavy blues rock. This album is a live best-of document for eternity!" On the 2025 tour, Chubby will present his current album and celebrate the wide range of his repertoire on European stages together with the fantastic Beast Band.

Doors: 7:00 PM

Culinary delight and thrilling suspense: The guests at Tscharnergut in Bern are offered a lot: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The COMEDY Criminal Dinner - a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambiance framed by a crime play:

Welcome to the annual Spiritist Congress!

Here, everything that has rank and reputation in the esoteric scene gathers: dowsers, palm readers, and all kinds of fortune tellers with their tarot cards, crystal balls, and pendulums.
Everyone is eagerly awaiting the appearance of the famous Madame Arcati - internationally acclaimed medium and spirit summoner.

But the anticipation turns into deadly silence when the mysterious death of one of the guests shocks everyone. Escape is no longer possible; all those present could have had a hand in it.

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the occult and solve the murder mystery in this turbulent and entertaining crime comedy. One thing can be said: the afterlife holds far more than the depths of death.

The tantalizing multi-course menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Tscharnergut. The thrill for your nerves and taste buds starts at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm.

Doors open: 6:30 pm / Menu and theater play included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be given on-site.

Culinary delight and suspense: Guests at PARK Lange Erlen in Basel can expect a lot: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Criminal Dinner - a delicious 3-course menu in a stylish setting framed by an interactive crime piece:

"Deadly Past"

Sir Barnabas Edwarson was murdered at his birthday dinner. That much is certain. However, the police of the small county have not been able to solve the murder to this day, despite hot leads.

Exactly one year later, the most famous detectives come together to finally solve this case. The case is mysterious, as Sir Barnabas Edwarson had already invited these detectives to his birthday party a year ago. Did he anticipate not surviving his birthday and that only high-caliber detectives would be able to solve it? Did Sir Barnabas leave clues that would lead to the murderer? Or are there entirely different reasons behind it?

The events take an even more absurd turn when Sir Barnabas Edwarson suddenly appears himself. But he was murdered a year ago! Is someone playing a macabre game here?

The attending detectives are faced with the task of finally elucidating the events of this eerie evening.

The tantalizing 3-course menu will be served and created by the kitchen team at PARK Lange Erlen. The thrill for nerves and palate begins at 7 p.m., admission is from 6:30 p.m.

Admission: 6:30 p.m. / Menu and theater piece are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site

PROG-POWER FOR CONNOISSEURS

New band, new album – brilliant as always: Prog master Neal Morse comes to Pratteln with his young accompanying band The Resonance and the album "No Hill For A Climber." As co-headliner, Roine Stolt's The Flower Kings will take us on a journey through their fantastic "Grand Vintage Style Symphonic Prog Rock" worlds with old hits and a new album. And when Morse is on tour with Stolt, we can certainly expect a few Transatlantic songs as well. A first-class PROGramm.

The brilliant band leader Roine Stolt describes the music of his formation The Flower Kings as "Grand Vintage Style Symphonic Prog Rock." For 30 years, the Swedes have nurtured their symphonic retro-prog with jazz and blues influences and have long since matured into one of the biggest acts in the scene. They have illustrious influences like Camel, Pink Floyd, and Yes, and showcase influences from King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, or Kansas, and are not afraid of jazzed phrases à la Ruphus or Doldinger's Passport. There is much to discover in the music of the retro-prog legends The Flower Kings. And the compositions grow even further with each listen. Just in time for the tour start in May, the band will release their new studio album. The discerning fan knows what to expect from a new Flower-Kings work: plenty of vintage vibes, with a warm and inviting analog sound that reminds us of legendary and classic 70s albums, transporting us back to a long-gone but never-forgotten era of rock.

On the upcoming co-headliner tour in 2025, the mastermind Roine Stolt from The Flower Kings and Spock’s Beard founder Neal Morse, two of the most vibrant figures in the progressive rock scene, will meet. With their bands, they have significantly shaped the prog revival of the 1990s. Since 1999, they have also appeared together multiple times with the supergroup Transatlantic. Our PROGnosis: When these two fantastic musicians hit the road together with their projects, one can surely enjoy some Transatlantic numbers as well.

Doors: 19:00 Uhr

The great SEOM Tour takes you on a journey to yourself. Touching stories, a lot of humor, lived spirituality, depth, and of course: music.

SEOM shares his latest songs with you, plays well-known classics from his albums, and recalls through moving stories the essentials of life.

On this evening, laughter, dancing, and shining will take place. It is more than music. A soundtrack of memories & your own homecoming. A concert for all ages.

Heart-opening and grounded.

We have made it our mission to experience spirituality as the most normal thing in life. Humanity is our common element, in which we understand, connect, and experience our wonderful nature.

In our concerts, we experience every evening how strangers become companions and how we meet as a family, in a large shared identity.

A love letter to life.

Come by and let yourself be inspired.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Unfortunately, the event has been canceled.

Culinary delight and thrill: The guests at Restaurant Mobilcity in Bern will be offered a lot: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Criminal Dinner - a delicious 3-course menu in a stylish ambience framed by an interactive crime play:

"Deadly Past"

Sir Barnabas Edwarson was murdered during his birthday dinner. That much is certain. However, the police of the small county have not been able to solve the murder until today, despite there being hot leads.

Exactly one year later, the most famous detectives gather to finally solve this case. The case is mysterious, as Sir Barnabas Edwarson had already invited these detectives to his birthday party a year ago. Did he suspect he wouldn't survive his birthday and that only high-caliber detectives could solve the case? Did Sir Barnabas leave clues that would lead to the murderer? Or are there entirely different reasons behind it?

The plot takes an even more absurd turn when Sir Barnabas Edwarson suddenly appears. But he was murdered a year ago! Is someone playing a macabre game here?

The attending detectives take on the task of finally solving the events of that eerie evening.

The tantalizing 3-course menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Restaurant Mobilcity. The thrill for the nerves and the palate starts at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.

Doors Open: 6:30 pm / Menu and play are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

Z7 Summer Nights Open Air 2025
SHAKRA: THREE DECADES HARD

We are delighted to announce the first Z7 Summer Nights Open Air highlight for the year 2025. The Swiss rockers Shakra are celebrating their 30th anniversary with us on the occasion of the "Three Decades Hard" tour. Three decades in which the band has gone through numerous highs and lows, yet never wavered and created a unique sound universe somewhere between hard rock and metal. Come and let’s toast together with Mark Fox, Thom Blunier, Thomas Muster, Cyril Montavon, and Roger Tanner on this milestone birthday.

30 years of Shakra. Who would have thought it. Only a few bands have the will and endurance to go the distance. But Shakra has successfully navigated their career through all the storms. Despite internal disputes, various lineup changes, an involuntary pandemic break, and constantly changing trends in the music scene, Shakra has always remained on course. Every challenge has only made the band stronger and solidified their will to stay true to themselves. The success backs up the musicians: since 2007, all of the band's studio albums have landed in the top ranks of the Swiss charts. With their latest work "Invincible," Shakra reached the number one position for the second time in their career. The critic from Metal.de was enthusiastic: "The entire album sounds like it was made in one go and can be played repeatedly without becoming boring. Even the ballad 'As I Lay Down To Sleep' does not slow down the euphoric ride but rather creates an urgent desire to stand in front of a stage in a crowd of people and raise a glowing smartphone or, in a very old-fashioned way, a lighter in the air and wave it to the beat." The subsequent tour was indeed a true triumph. The band is better than ever and impresses with their maturity, combined with an ever-present exuberant joy of playing and an increasingly large selection of timeless songs. The future will hopefully bring a lot for the loyal Shakra fans. But in 2025, it is again time to look back. We are already looking forward to a highly motivated band and the full blast of Shakra with anthems from three decades.

Doors open: 15:30

IN EXTREMO – Only concert in Switzerland 2025 at the Z7 Summer Nights Open Air in Pratteln!
“THE CRAZY ONES ARE BACK IN TOWN” -SUMMER 2025

As part of their summer tour "The Crazy Ones Are Back in Town," IN EXTREMO will come to Switzerland on July 3 for their only concert this year: at the Z7 Summer Nights Open Air, Swiss fans will also have the opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most famous medieval rock band under the Prattler starry sky!

30 years, countless hits, and a huge fanbase: In Extremo will bring their unparalleled mix of medieval sounds and modern rock to Pratteln in summer 2025. Known for their thrilling live shows and the perfect combination of bagpipes, harps, and thundering guitars, they are among the greatest innovators in the German-speaking music scene.
On their tour "The Crazy Ones Are Back in Town - Summer 2025," an exhilarating show awaits you that will captivate you from the very first second. Whether energetic anthems or goosebump-inducing melodies – the unique atmosphere of the Z7 Summer Nights Open Air makes the concert an unforgettable experience. Look forward to a musical journey through 30 years of band history, featuring timeless classics and highlights from their latest album.

Doors open at 18:00

EXPLOSION OF EMOTIONS

Few singers can convey their deepest feelings in such an inspiring way through songs like the American blues, soul, and rock singer Beth Hart. With her album "You Still Got Me," she has released another very personal work in October 2024 that encompasses a true explosion of emotions. Her performance on the open-air stage of Z7 Summer Nights promises to be a highlight of the concert year 2025.

This passionate musician must be experienced live. Beth Hart not only captivates with fantastic songs that blend earthy blues, soulful soul, and gripping rock, but also with a voice that is unmatched. Powerful and expressive, she reveals her deepest emotions during concerts brimming with devotion and passion. When Beth Hart sings in the title song of her new album "You Still Got Me": "He asked me if I need a hug, I said I got nothing inside left to love and then he said, but baby ya still got me," you can really feel it. Anyone who has seen Beth Hart live or immersed themselves in her music knows that she pours every gram of her being into her songs. Beth Hart is more authentic than ever. In a music industry filled with glossy productions and retouched photoshoots, she is the artist who lays her cards on the table and reveals her darkest secrets. Once again, the Grammy-nominated talent showcases her most vulnerable side on a record and gives listeners insights into her personal successes and setbacks in life. "My inner healing process took a very long time, but now I feel very comfortable with my dark side, my craziness, and the things I was ashamed of for so long." Beth Hart truly has nothing to be ashamed of. Certainly not for her fantastic music.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

45 ALIVE! WE CELEBRATE WITH THE HOOTERS

Hits like “All You Zombies,” “And We Danced,” “Johnny B,” “500 Miles,” or “Satellite” catapulted The Hooters to superstardom in the 1980s. With these timeless songs and numerous other titles from their long successful career, band founders Eric Bazilian, Rob Hyman, and David Uosikkinen are coming to Z7 for the “45th Anniversary Tour 2025.”

Under the motto “45 Alive,” The Hooters will return to Europe in the summer of 2025 to celebrate hits from four and a half decades of their band career. Founded in 1980, songwriters and producers Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman delivered one of their biggest hits in 1981 with “All You Zombies”: The song climbed to number 17 on the German charts four years after its first release, reached number 3 on the US Mainstream Rock Charts, and was celebrated by 100,000 spectators at the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia. By 1986, The Hooters already had four single hits to their name and were almost continuously on tour. The band now shared stages with artists such as U2, The Police, Bryan Adams, Lou Reed, and Peter Gabriel. In 1987, The Hooters released their third album “One Way Home,” which produced further immortal band classics with “Johnny B” and “Satellite.”

After numerous tours, The Hooters decided in 1995 to take a well-deserved break and focus on solo projects. Rob Hyman and Eric Bazilian also offered their talents as musicians and songwriters to other artists, including Mick Jagger, Joan Osborne (“One of Us”), John Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams (“Old Before I Die”), and Cyndi Lauper (“Time after Time”). In the early 2000s, however, the musicians came together again and toured with great success. Alongside Bazilian and Hyman, founding member David Uosikkinen, Johny Lilley (since 1983), and Fran Smith Jr (since 1988) were also part of the band. Since 2010, Tommy Williams has completed the band.

In 2023, The Hooters released the album “Rocking & Swing” after a sixteen-year hiatus and successfully toured around the world with it. The work brought the band back to their roots in the early 80s. With their unique blend of ska, reggae, and rock, they hit the mark with fans and critics alike. The recordings of some early songs that they had exclusively played live during their club concerts certainly contributed to this success. Two years after this release, The Hooters are coming to Z7 to look back on their great career with the “45th Anniversary Tour 2025” and celebrate their 45th birthday with the fans.

Doors open: 7:00 PM