Disabled Fan Denied Meet‑and‑Greet with Dieter Bohlen at Braunschweig Concert

Denis Winter, a resident of Braunschweig who uses a wheelchair, built a motorised beach‑chair so he could attend the Brawo Open tennis tournament’s accompanying concert. On 11 June 2024, Dieter Bohlen performed at the event and a meet‑and‑greet had been arranged; Winter’s family paid roughly €250 for the ticket and the photo opportunity. When Winter arrived, organizers told him he could not take part, saying “they didn’t want us there.” The fan left the venue feeling bitterly disappointed despite the concert being part of the ATP Challenger Tour’s high‑profile Brawo Open, which offers €203,900 in prize money.

The incident highlights challenges faced by disabled fans seeking equal access to live‑music events in Germany.