Westerwald Subwood Festivals: Attempts of Two Locals to Preserve the Underground Subculture
In the heart of Westerwald, Germany, the Subwood Festival is set to make a comeback on the 25th and 26th of July, 2025. Founded as a small punk event, Subwood has evolved into an organised non-profit festival with a distinct scene character.
Sebastian and Tim, the festival's organisers, aim to create a unique and welcoming space for subculture. The festival's focus is on a DIY, approachable, and fair format, as Tim explains, with the goal of demonstrating that the Westerwald can host a subculture festival.
The Subwood Festival prides itself on its voluntary organisation and its commitment to the local community. Camping at the festival costs an additional 5 euros for the entire weekend, and the cost of a day ticket is 29 euros in advance, with a weekend ticket priced at 49 euros.
The festival's location is the skate park behind the Bürgerhaus, and the organisers hope to show that subculture in the Westerwald can exist beyond big cities. The acts performing at the festival include The Red Flags, Knochenfabrik, and Deez Nuts, among others.
The Subwood Festival receives support from Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz, Lotto RLP, and Autohaus Schlotter. The organisers believe that the festival is essential for the scene, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. They express gratitude for the support, stating that it allows them to organise a festival affordable for everyone.
The growth of the Subwood Festival is envisioned to be in depth, variety, and quality, not in commercialism or masses. The organisers aim to establish the Subwood Festival as a permanent fixture on the Westerwald event calendar.
For more information about the festival, you can visit the official website at www.subwoodfestival.de or follow local news sources in Wirges, Germany, for announcements about the festival. Music blogs and community forums might also provide updates on the Subwood Festival. Tickets for the event can be purchased via Eventfrog.
At the Subwood Festival, attendees can enjoy a variety of subculture experiences, from news and lifestyle discussions to home-and-garden workshops and entertainment shows, all set against the backdrop of music performances. To stay updated on the festival's programs and announcements, festival-goers can visit local news sources in Wirges, Germany, or follow music blogs and community forums.
