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Shortly before her appearance at the Castle Festival in Regensburg, singer Vicky Leandros provided a media echo. The musician made it clear that she does not tolerate political influence on her concert. The occasion was the planned presence of AfD-Co chairman Alice Weidel, as “Bild” would like to find out. An invitation that Vicky Leandros, according to his own statement, only became known in the night before the event.
Consistent decision: invitation will be withdrawn
Vicky Leandos then personally turned to Princess Gloria of Thurn and Taxis, the hostess of the evening, and clearly spoke out against the participation of Alice Weidel. Her words were unmistakable. “Alice Weidel is not welcome at my concert.” As a result, the organizer withdrew the politician’s invitation. Alice Weidel will not sit in the audience at the concert evening.
For diversity, respect and openness
Vicky Leandros justified her attitude with her clear commitment to social values: “I stand for diversity, tolerance, human rights, human rights and internationality.” As a Greek woman who came to Germany in childhood, she emphasizes the importance of open cooperation. Your personal experience still shape your attitude. “I was recorded with open arms. And would like to pass on this openness. Everyone should be allowed to live in freedom and dignity.”
Music as a space of encounter – not polarization?
Leandros rejects that her concerts become a stage for political messages. Although she recognizes the politician’s democratic mandate, she emphasized: “I have nothing in common with her.” For Vicky Leandros, music is in the foreground – it wants to offer its audience a space that is free of political polarization.
Review: Repeated political friction points at Castle Festival
The host of the Schloss Festival, Princely Gloria of Thurn and Taxis, had already been criticized for political guests last year. At that time, AfD politician Maximilian Krah was a guest. In a recent interview, she justified her invitation practice with the words: “You also have to invite one or the other exotic because that makes things more interesting.” She expressed a positive statement about Alice Weidel and described her as an “attractive, eloquent woman”.
An evening without political tensions
Ultimately, the concert evening remained the way Vicky Leandros wanted: focused on the music, supported by artistic integrity and far from political conflicts. A clear statement by an artist who shows attitude – without becoming loud.