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Fastnacht in Franken Goes Live Friday With Debuts and a Farewell

The BR showcase remains one of Germany’s most-watched regional broadcasts with roughly three million viewers last year.

Overview

  • BR airs the live prunksitzung from Veitshöchheim on Friday, February 6 at 19:00, continuing its long run from the Mainfrankensäle.
  • The Altneihauser Feierwehrkapell'n give their final performance after 20 years, with Kommandant Norbert Neugirg saying it is time to make room for younger performers.
  • Television debuts include teacher Janina Fuchs from Forchheim and cabaret artist Philipp Weber from Amorbach, joining a bill of established Fastnacht names.
  • Returning favorites include Michl Müller, Sebastian Reich with Amanda, Ines Procter, Peter Kuhn, Matthias Walz, and Viva Voce, with Waltraud und Mariechen marking their 30th appearance.
  • Viewers get repeats on Saturday, February 7 at 20:15 and Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30, with all broadcasts available afterward in the ARD Mediathek.