Chilling out is culture too

Culture can also be simple and down-to-earth. A few years ago, Thomas Mayer invented “Baumflüsterei” (Tree Whispering): young artists from the region would perform in a meadow in Harrach Park, and the audience would chill out on their own blankets or deckchairs.
Meanwhile, “Baumflüsterei” (weather permitting) has almost blossomed into a small festival. I still remember clearly experiencing the group “Unerhört” for the first time there, in front of a few dozen listeners. The band now has performances at the Surfworldcup in Neusiedl am See, the Open Air at Schlossberg Hainburg, the Final Big Bang in Gasometer Wien, and the HOME Festival from 13 to 15 September at Schloss Ebergassing on their CV.
Of course, I listen carefully to what the often little-known or unknown musicians have to offer. This year, for example, the brothers Roland and Markus Stinauer – sons of the legendary organiser of the Wienergassen-Blues, Wolfgang Stinauer – surprised me with their performance. There was some good blues-rock there, which goes far beyond a meadow festival. There’s almost always room for improvement…
And to put that into perspective straight away: “Baumflüsterei” is not just a meadow festival, and yet it is. Listening to music, dancing across the meadow, chilling with children and dogs, having a drink…
Summer can be so beautiful – without the stress of high culture.

Location
When it comes to art in public spaces, Harrach Park is perfect. After the “ParadiesGarden Festival” with thousands of electronic music fans a week ago, you can also relax wonderfully here.

Service
The organisers have gone to great lengths. For the first time, in addition to drinks, there was also grilled food (for vegetarians, simply tasty corn on the cob). A separate area for children is planned for next year.