Lola Weippert criticizes drug use normalization at festivals

During a recent episode of the podcast ‘Schön laut’, moderator Lola Weippert shared a distressing experience regarding drug use at music festivals. Weippert recounted an incident where she nearly consumed a drug pill after mistaking it for an M&M candy.

Weippert expressed shock at how normalized substance use has become at such events, noting that others found her desire to remain sober throughout the night incomprehensible. Her podcast co-host, singer Vanessa Mai, also criticized the trend, suggesting that people should seek natural euphoria rather than relying on substances. In response to the prevalence of drug use, Weippert proposed the idea of a ‘sober festival’ where attendees remain drug and alcohol-free.