In Irkutsk, as part of the youth project Rock ru nde, a concert by the German rock band Slave will be held, organized with support from the partner societies of Irkutsk and Pforzheim. The project aims to strengthen friendship between the youth of the two cities and introduce audiences to Russian and German culture, as well as the rock scenes of both countries. Besides the performance, the musicians will meet with Irkutsk rock bands, take part in an evening about rock music in film, and go to Lake Baikal.
The concert is taking place as part of the implementation of the joint youth project “Rock ru’n’de,” organized by the Russian-German Society “Irkutsk – Pforzheim” and the German-Russian Society Pforzheim – Enz District with the financial support of the administrations of the partner cities Irkutsk and Pforzheim.“Over these years, a great deal of positive experience has been accumulated in cooperation in many areas of life, and many interesting and useful projects have been implemented. The musical direction is new in the sphere of our relations. We believe it will develop actively,” noted the Russian-German Society “Irkutsk-Pforzheim.”
The aim of this project is to strengthen friendship between the youth of Irkutsk and Pforzheim, popularize Russian and German culture, and introduce the youth and rock culture of both countries. The visit of the German rock band “Slave” to Irkutsk will take place from May 14 to 20. In addition to the concert at “Object 01,” the musicians will take part in the evening “Rock Music in Cinema” (film club “35 Frames”), meet with Irkutsk rock bands, members of the Russian-German Society “Irkutsk-Pforzheim,” and visit Lake Baikal.
The band “Slave” consists of four people: Alexei Weisslinde (bass guitar, backing vocals), Dmitry Weisslinde (guitar, vocals), Mark Kruse (drums), and Alexander Seibt (guitar, backing vocals). The musicians work in the style of Brit retro rock.