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Oktoberfest Chief Says Two Songs Share Wiesn-Hit Title

Organizers cite tent play plus crowd reaction, with GEMA tracking still putting 'Prosit der Gemütlichkeit' on top.

Overview

  • Wiesn boss Christian Scharpf named Oimara’s “Wackelkontakt” and Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys’ “Bella Napoli” as this year’s standout tracks.
  • Wackelkontakt” entered the festival as the widely tipped favorite, while “Bella Napoli” emerged as the surprise crowd-pleaser.
  • Scharpf noted that Michael Fenzl’s “Bierdringa,” winner of the A Liad für d’Wiesn competition, was also played prominently in the tents.
  • GEMA data shows the traditional drinking anthem “Prosit der Gemütlichkeit” remains the most frequently sung song across the festival.
  • The city’s assessment, delivered on October 5, concludes there was no single clear winner for the informal Wiesn-Hit title this year.