lifelab x StadtGesichter Volume 10 - 21.08.2021

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By Yanna Solace Adofina

Can you believe it? We’re now ten out of ten! The powerhouse partnership of lifelab and StadtGesichter continues to bring you the best of the best talents Cologne has to offer : it’s Volume 10, y’all!

To guarantee the safety of our audience, artists, and team members, we strictly observe the current federal health obligations. Our hybrid setup includes a select number of audience members seated with ample social distance, while wearing masks. lifelab space’s hygiene concept was thoroughly observed throughout the event, which included constant disinfection and sufficient ventilation.

 
 
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The ever-smiling Soleil Ndongala gave everyone a warm welcome and set the tone for this evening’s festivities. The StadtGesichter’s main man introduced each artist before their set, and striked a casual conversation with them afterwards.

To know more about Soleil Ndongala, please check the following links below :

 

The first act of the evening was the lovely Felicia Astuni. She has become a fan favorite of our audiences, as she enthralls them with her emotional vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Her musical blend of song covers and personal compositions were one of the highlights of the evening!

To know more about Felicia Astuni, please check the following links below :

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Next up was Niklas Siepen, a rising young stand up comedian from Mönchengladbach. His observational and anecdotal comedic chops have made him stand out from the rest, and has earned him fast recognition in Germany’s stand up scene.

To know more about Niklas Siepen, please check the following links below :

 

Maurice Vieren took the stage next, as he discussed his passion for raising child abuse awareness in the country. The engineer-videographer-athlete narrated to our audience as to how he has been training to drag a 1000 kg car within 24 hours for a fundraiser run by Deutschen Kinderverein e.V.

To know more about Maurice Vieren, please check the following links below :

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Last but not the least was the folk collective group known as Her Majesty Calling. The all-around quartet enchanted everyone with their exceptional vocal range and warm, profound Irish-American folk music influence.

To know more about Her Majesty Calling, please check the following links below :

 

Everyone in the lifelab space was in great spirits by the end of the event, and Soleil took the chance to acknowledge everyone who had given their support and donations.

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Here are some of the night’s highlights