Sound wave Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

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The Klangwelle Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is a music-synchronized open-air show made of water, fire, laser and light, which has been held annually in the spa gardens of the city of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler since October 2014 . On eight event evenings over two weekends in October, the event attracted over 16,000 visitors. The artistic director is Roland Nenzel in collaboration with show designer Mischa Anton. It is the further development of Klangwelle Bonn , which was carried out from 2005 to 2013 on Münsterplatz. The continuation of the sound wave in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler is contractually secured until 2022.

Sound wave Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 2017 with fire effects

Course of the show

The show consists of four acts as well as an encore and is individually compiled and developed every year. The basis for each act is a selection of music from different genres, from rock / pop to classical to Rhenish-Cologne songs. The music serves as a clock for the visual design of the light, laser, fire and water effects. In terms of content, the program is supplemented by both a special act, which is dedicated to a particular topic, and an encore. The show starts at 8 p.m. Admission and pre-program start at 6 p.m. Before, during and after the show, a moderation with background information and entertainment accompanies the program. Sometimes the moderation appears on the hydroscreen.

Technology and effects

Sound wave Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 2017 with laser effects
Sound wave Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 2016 with water fountains

The central element is the 22 meter long and 120,000 cubic meter water basin. 800 movable water nozzles and 100 high-performance pumps make it possible to represent different figures and patterns made of water. Individual fountains reach a height of over 30 meters. The large fountain in the spa park has also been equipped with technical equipment since 2016 and is part of the show.

Hydroscreen

The system offers the possibility of creating a water wall (hydroscreen) that serves both as a screen for a projector and as a basic artistic element during the show.

LED technology

The bright light of the LED technology with 60 spotlights uses the water as a carrier medium and thus allows the various water effects to appear against the night sky. At the same time, it colors the sound wave in different colors.

Laser technology

The laser effects are divided into two groups. The first group of lasers generate images, text and animations on the hydroscreen. The second group radiates over the heads of the audience, creating a room depth of over 100 meters.

Fire effects

Flame projectors create 20 different special effects during the show. They reach several meters in height. In 2017, flame projectors were installed in the large fountain of the Bad Neuenahr spa park for the first time, giving the show an even greater visual depth.

Fireworks

Fireworks are used as special accents during the show and at the end.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ "8 days for the event of light, laser, water and music" CityLights Bonn. Accessed January 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "More than 16,000 guests at the sound wave in Bad Neuenahr" General-Anzeiger Bonn. Accessed January 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Together with the artistic director, Roland Nenzel, we conceptualize, cut and program" Rotweinwanderweg.de. Accessed January 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "It stays until 2022: Great hymn to the sound wave" Rheinzeitung. Accessed January 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "The sound wave is set up in Bad Neuenahr - technical details" General-Anzeiger Bonn. Accessed January 30, 2018.