SWR3 New Pop Festival draws 50,000 fans to Baden-Baden

The 31st edition of the SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden drew approximately 50,000 music fans over three days from September 17 to 19. The event, held across venues including the Kurhaus, Festspielhaus, and various open-air stages, featured a mix of established stars and emerging artists.

Notable performances included homecoming concerts by Clueso, who performed with the SWR Big Band, and Gentleman, who was joined by surprise guest Michael Patrick Kelly. The festival also showcased newcomers such as Sienna Spiro, Charlotte Cardin, and Holly Humberstone.

Rapper FAYAN was honored with the SWR3 New Pop Award during his Friday night performance. The festival concluded on Saturday night with the SWR3 New Pop CUPRA DJ Night featuring Topic and YouNotUs.