"Farmers Rock Festival 2025": Four premier league tribute bands

First-class cover rock music with Feel Collins, The Queen Kings, Not the Rolling Stones and L.A.vation at the Farmers Rock Festival on 9 August 2025 at Grün-Weiß Lankern. Tickets for this summer music highlight at www.bocholt.de/farmersrock. At the Farmers Rock Festival to mark the 50th anniversary of F.C. GW Lankern, music fans can look forward to four top bands from the last 50 years of rock history. The festival starts at 5.30 pm with over six hours of genuine and handmade rock music.

Who is performing?

Feel Collins - The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis

There are very few artists who can basically play a complete concert exclusively with No. 1 hits - Phil Collins is one of them. Phil Collins is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures in rock and pop history. First in the 70s as the drummer of Genesis, where together with Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford he defined what later caused a worldwide furore as progressive rock or art rock. Then in the 80s, with Phil Collins as frontman and singer, the most commercially successful phase of Genesis began, peppered with worldwide hits such as »Mama«, »Follow You, Follow Me«, »Jesus He Knows Me«, »I Can't Dance«, »No Son of Mine«, »Invisible Touch« or »Land of Confusion«. And of course as solo artists with no less famous world hits such as »In The Air Tonight«, »Easy Lover«, »Against All Odds«, »Another Day in Paradise« and and and and...

The musical perfectionists of the tribute band Feel Collins, fronted by Markus Kunkel, whose voice is true to the original Phil Collins, shine in their shows with their closeness to the original and extreme authenticity. The speciality of the concert show is the combination of Phil Collins and Genesis songs. The legendary Brit's solo and band career are thus combined to create a fascinating and unforgettable experience!

The Queen Kings - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Let The Queen Kings take you into the world of Freddie Mercury and Queen and enjoy a rousing show with the most beautiful songs of the legendary English supergroup! The band around lead singer Sascha Krebs has been touring Germany and Europe for many years and is considered one of the best Queen tribute bands around. Musicians from the band have already worked with Brian May and Roger Taylor from Queen and were also part of the musical We Will Rock You. In their show, they perfectly capture the sound and spirit of Queen and inspire with their great passion. This brings you very close to the legends. The Queen Kings musicians include lead singer Sascha Krebs, who has the same vocal range as Freddie Mercury, and guitarist Drazen Zalac, who brings Brian May's distinctive sound back to life with the help of original equipment. Drummer Jan Wienstroer and bassist Rolf Sander are responsible for the Sonic Volcano groove. Freddie Mercury's extravagant piano playing and full orchestral sounds are provided by Christof Wetter on keyboards. The sextet is completed by singer Susann de Bollier, who sings the fat choruses of the Queen songs 100% live with the support of the voices of all band members. A special highlight in the spirit of Queen at a time when playbacks have found a permanent place in the music industry.

Not the Rolling Stones

Not the Rolling Stones (UK) are a truly international tribute band who are in demand throughout Europe. They have already played several times on three consecutive evenings in three different countries! Their particular strength is a "Mick and Keith" duo that stuns audiences with its authenticity - as evidenced by numerous TV and film appearances. They are backed by an outstanding band of professional musicians who love the music they play. Their enthusiasm for the work of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band is palpable at every performance. An absolute must!

L.A.vation

L.A.vation is a highly acclaimed U2 tribute band from Los Angeles, California that delivers an incredibly authentic reproduction of a real U2 concert. Whether you're a casual listener or an avid U2 fan, you'll be absolutely blown away by how L.A.vation pays homage to one of the greatest rock'n'roll bands of all time! With the incomparable Patrick Boudreaux passionately performing as Bono, they don't just play the songs of U2, they "channel" the four lads from Dublin and bring them to life before your very eyes! Guitarist Bart Davis faithfully recreates the stomping, magical guitar artistry of The Edge" while bassist Mikey Hachey provides the melodic, rocking bass voice of Adam Clayton. Finally, drummer and musical director Jorgen Ingmar provides the rhythmic heart and soul of the band like Larry Mullen Jr. L.A.vation has become an international sensation, performing over forty years of U2 hits for thousands of people at festivals, clubs and private events throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, the Middle East and Europe. The band is also a staple of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, among numerous other notable arrangements, travelling multiple times each year on various itineraries in the US and Caribbean. L.A.vation amazes with their physical resemblance and sonic precision. They perform hit after hit from each of U2's blockbuster albums, including songs like "New Year's Day", "With Or Without You", "Beautiful Day", 'One' and "Vertigo". When you hear "Still Haven't Found What You're Looking For", close your eyes and you'll think you're at a real U2 show!

The bands will perform in the order shown above. Each band has around 90 minutes on stage. There will be short breaks in between.