Where does the reading take place?

The reading takes place at the Regional Museum Neubrandenburg, Große Wollweberstraße 12, 17033 Neubrandenburg.

What can I expect from the reading?

Insights into the heavy metal subculture of East Germany and the chance to ask the author questions.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

Please contact the Regional Museum for information on accessibility.

Does the event take place in all weather conditions?

Yes, the reading takes place indoors at the Regional Museum.

Author Reading on East German Metal Subculture in Neubrandenburg

Name: Author Reading "Red Metal. The Heavy Metal Subculture of East Germany"
Start: 2026-06-10T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-10T02:00:00+02:00
Location: Regionalmuseum Neubrandenburg

Venue Type

Inside

On June 10, 2026, the Regional Museum Neubrandenburg invites you to a special author reading. Historian and author Nikolai Okunew presents his book "Red Metal. The Heavy Metal Subculture of East Germany". The reading starts at 6:30 PM and is part of the Neubrandenburger Bookspring, a popular literature festival that features local and regional authors.

The event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the heavy metal scene of the former East Germany and to learn more about the cultural and social backgrounds of this special subculture. Nikolai Okunew highlights the significance of music as a form of expression and a means of protest within a rigid political system.

Interested listeners have the opportunity to ask questions after the reading and engage in conversation with the author. Fans of heavy metal music as well as history enthusiasts will surely find this evening exciting.

Admission to the reading is free, and everyone is warmly welcome to participate in this literary evening. The Neubrandenburger Bookspring offers numerous other events for book lovers, which also take place in the Regional Museum.

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