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Music by Olli Schulz as a “lubricant” against hatred
Olli Schulz is also known as a podcaster. photo
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At the “Leipzig Shows Courage” festival, the singer makes it clear that he wants to stand up to racism. He wants to connect people with his music.
For singer Olli Schulz, music is a “lubricant” to approach each other and stand up against racism. “We show that you are happier than people who sit alone in their little room, hate the unknown and build up any enemy images,” said Schulz in Leipzig, where he and his band last night at the event “Leipzig Shows Courage” at the stage.
Music connects people. “It’s important to show that our side of welcoming other people is stronger than the other.”
Message against right-wing sentiments
Schulz and his band are currently on a sold out tour of Germany. At the same time they were working on a new record. “Anyone who knows my music and me knows that I’m not a narrow-minded guy. I’ve always shown my attitude, I used to be a little more radical. Today I sometimes think it’s better to bring people together,” says Schulz .
That’s why he’s happy that young and old people come to him. “It’s always important to have the message: Don’t let your minds be turned by any questionable things.”
In addition to his music, Schulz is also known for the “Fest & Flauschig” podcast, which he has been publishing together with ZDF presenter Jan Böhmermann since 2016. Schulz was born in Hamburg in 1973 and lives in Berlin.
With the “Leipzig shows Courage” event, various Leipzig clubs and initiatives have repeatedly positioned themselves against right-wing sentiments in the past. The organizing team also includes Prince frontman Sebastian Krumbiegel, who comes from Leipzig.