Festival Photos: Greenfields Open Air in Munich-Riem

On 22/07/2012 have massive music fans gathered at the racecourse in Munich Riem, attend the Greenfields Open Air. Some impressions of this one-day festival in the form of a photo gallery, we would like of course not withhold:
 

 

The increase in VAT and the increase of access to culture

Since the days of 'No War' did not see the cultural sector in this country screaming in the same direction and so vehemently. This time it is to show their disagreement by the Spanish intervention in an international war, but by the PP government's decision to increase VAT to cultural products to be placed in the 21%. An inconsistent decision of a right-wing party has returned to serve for the culture show their outrage and concern together. But let's go step by step, to see what has been decided by the Ministry of Finance with the tax rates on consumption in the culture.
The VAT (Value Added Tax) is an indirect tax levied on the action of eating. Any commercial transaction should generate an IVA. Being indirect is what is the consumer who is accountable to the Treasury, but that is the seller who has to settle with the state the tax value of products sold, even if the buyer who bears the burden the tax. In Spain, VAT was estimated at 16%, but the former socialist government set it at 18%, to try to raise more tax revenue. The novelty of the current increase in VAT is that the PP has decided to bring the VAT at 21%, increasing three points this time. The drama, but the variation occurs exerted on existing VAT rates. There are three VAT rates by type of product. The general (21%), low (8%) and the super-small (4%). This division is why it is considered that there are products that need protection because of their importance, respect for the tax lien. Among the products of super-reduced VAT include, for example, basic necessities such as fresh food or hygiene products. Among the 8% VAT were, until this reform, cultural products. Culture and their property, for their importance to training, education and prosperity of society, is considered to be paying less taxes. However, the Government of Mariano Rajoy, has decided to modify this view and place in cultural products of those who have to pay a VAT general. Which means they will pay 21% instead of the old 8%.
So, tickets to concerts, movies, museums, books, art purchases will be taxed on 21% of the cost, rather than eight percent. In practice, if a concert hall put a ticket at a price of 10 euros, the Treasury had to pay 0.8 € for VAT. Now you will pay € 2'1 per ticket sold. This means they have two-way cultural producers to take the tax: reduce their profit margins or raise the price of tickets to be the consumer to absorb the new tax. Either is dramatic consequences. Reducing the profit margin will only punish a sector already suffering from a severe structural crisis within the context of general economic crisis. On the contrary, increase the price of cultural product behave a sharp drop in consumption in a sector already suffering titanic losses. In this regard, the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, José Ignacio Wert, in one of his usual statements praising nonsense, proposed to the companies that share the climb with consumers. That is, a little dripping all over the world, so we will all be a little more miserable still.
The cultural sector has responded with graceful protest this decision by the Spanish government. The Federation of Associations of Cultural Managers (FEAGC) issued a statement where shelled the negative elements of the reform. In broad strokes warned of the reduction that will occur in the supply and consumption of culture, the limitation will cultural diversity, the destruction of many jobs, and increasing social inequalities. A cluster of negative consequences that houses the cultural situation in Spain at a true crossroads of unpredictable outcome. Dispossess the culture of a special tax treatment can lead to nothing more than cultural consumption decrease, and reverse, the cultural level of this country. However, the culture will need to undertake a process of reinvention in order to stop the consequences of this blow.

A year after his death Amy Winehouse is remembered

It's been a year since the news of his speedy departure shook the entire world as kindly to the musical growth of the talented Amy Winehouse but could not pass unnoticed the terrible alcohol and drug addiction that led to death.

Today many people among which is his family, remember paying him a tribute, and on the official website of the singer wrote "Queen of Soul" while her father, Mitch Winehouse wrote a book titled "Amy, my daughter"

The benefits of publishing the book will go to Amy Winehouse Foundation, dedicated to helping young people with drug and alcohol problems.

Additional performances: Bésame Mucho the Deutsches Theater in Munich

The German Theatre Munich presents Bésame MuchoAufgrund the great demand for the short, two-day guest appearance this February, the German theater in Munich, presented on 12 16/09/2012 to an 'addition' of the Cuban musical Bésame Mucho in the form of five other ideas. "Bésame Mucho" is originally a song that was composed in 1941 by Mexican Consuelo Velázquez and the well has long been one of the classics of Cuban music. Just as in the text of the songs are about the same in the new musical from Cuba to the most frequently sung theme of all time: love.
Director and choreographer of Bésame Mucho is Yolena Alonso, who saw the show in 2005 with "Viva Cuba" at the Deutsches Theater for enthusiasm. Their new musical combines a touching Romeo-Juliet story with a rousing dance scenes. A band is providing the perfect blend of salsa, Cuban rhythms, hip hop and Latin pop. A total of 30 artists showcase, singer, actor, dancer, musician and a two-hour Cuban cocktail, mixed with passion and pure energy!
The German Theatre Munich presents MuchoBésame Bésame Mucho is about different love stories between young people in Havana. Two of these young people are the musicians Eduardo and his beloved Camilla. Their parents love them but an eyesore. Sun Camila is summarily sent out and their parents, it is even possible to capture all the love letters to her daughter to Eduardo. This thought is forgotten and eventually succumbs to the charms of another girl who has long cast an eye on him. But how could it be any different: suddenly appeared again on Camila.
ABC refers to in his review Bésame Mucho on the German poet Goethe, who already knew that heaven sends love to a man, if he wants to save him. So is there still a solution for Eduardo's predicament? Camila was him (back) sent to save him from his new girlfriend? Find out - when visiting Bésame Mucho during the period 12 until 09.16.2012 at the Deutsches Theater in Munich.

Christopher Street Day 2012 München

Christopher Street Day in Munich, 14.07.2012 PolitparadeAm is the Christopher Street Day in Munich, 2012, in which, as every year, not only celebrated, but also is demonstrated, and indeed for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In addition, the demo is also directed against discrimination and exclusion in general. The CSD weekend started on Saturday at 12 clock from the main highlight, from the political parade. This draws from the Marienplatz and then passed through the Marienhof on Promenade Square, City Hall, Sendlinger gate to miller road and continue on the road Cornelius, Gärtnerplatz, Reichenbachplatz and the Isar Gate to the Valley. At the end Viktualienmarkt the legendary parade.
Besides the political parade is one of the two-day street festival and the town hall clubbing of the highlights of this weekend. The Street Festival around the town hall takes place every Saturday and Sunday 12-24 Clock. It is expected the Marienplatz dominated by the big stage, at the Munich program with many mega stars and starlets. But politics is not too short, because of the political opening event on Saturday at 11:15 clock relate representatives of different parties position on this year's CSD motto "Fight for rights-global solidarity knows no borders." In addition to the Marienplatz is also on the cattle market and the CSD Marienhof action. Connected to these three hot spots of the roses and wine road, where information booths are up by more than 30 clubs, groups and initiatives.
Christopher Street Day in Munich, who has to RathausClubbingUnd night still not enough, you can dance to clubbing at the Town Hall clock from 22 feet sore. Presented at four levels indoors and outdoors up to 5 clock the biggest Pride party in southern Germany. There are six completely different dance floors, a large open-air area in the grand courtyard and the Classic Ballroom and a chillout lounge in the two courtrooms.

The psychedelic homage to the son of Peaking Lights

He had heard many people talk much about them but it was not until a couple of weeks I discovered himself to Peaking Lights, a fabulous dream pop duo has come to reach a status all the way who have been tracing since the launch of "Imaginary Falcons", their debut album. There have been surprises everyone and all colors. Will the last one? "Lucifer", a delicious LP released in 2012 and this past few hours has an impressive and psychedelic music video for the single 'Beautiful Son'.

There is no doubt that this small tribute to his son about a year old age is the most beautiful they have created to date. With a style to Pink Floyd, Aaron and Indra cuts show us pictures of his son in the desert and surrounded by both their parents as Cyclops and strange creatures of all types. The director of this small work of art is LEGS, who was already behind the scenes in music videos such as' Dog Days Are Over "by Florence + The Machine, 'In For The Kill' by La Roux or 'Boom Boom' of Rye Rye.

We remind you that "Lucifer" of Peaking Lights and can be heard through Spotify. Do not miss the opportunity to walk the path dreamy pop and eclectic.

Additional performances by Ballet Revolución in the Circus Krone in Munich

The Circus Krone Munich Ballet presents the dance sensation RevoluciónDerzeit the acclaimed dance show ballet Revolution is on a major world tour. Can talk no matter where in the world, the young Cuban dancer her athletic body: the audience does not get enough of her exuberant energy and contagious joie de vivre with which they turn any idea into an explosive and intense performance. With breathtaking twists, jumps, audacious and sensual moves from ballet to street dance ballet inspired the Revolution already sold-out houses from Sydney to Singapore to Berlin, Vienna and London. In Germany, the hunger for the electrifying dance show is far from satisfied. Following the overwhelming demand for the summer guest performance at the Circus Krone in Munich, the audience can add ideas to the 13th looking forward to 11/18/2012.

The press is excited about Ballet Revolución:
"Dazzling and electrifying, fast-blooded" - Daily Express
"If the Cuban dancers get going with their athletic bodies and their exuberant temperament, then it gets really hot." - Daily Mirror
"A sensational live band" - The West Australian
"Your jumps are amazing, her body looks strong as steel, power and unconventional contagious joy of dance." - Sunday Herald Sun

Come and visit the Revolution Ballet - an innovative style and genre mix that leaves no one cold: a fascinating, exciting, sensual! From 03.07. 08/07/2012 to eight times at the Circus Krone in Munich and in addition of 13 up to 11.18.2012 as additional performances.