To get Solingen and the world in the mood for the festival, start-up events took place that drew attention to a cappella music and the event.

Start-Up @ Solingen Dürpelfest

05/25/2014 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Five top-class acappella groups and award winners from various competitions will sing on the stage "In the south of Ohligs" as part of the popular Dürpelfest.

11:00 FourTune

12:30 pm VoiceQ (standing in for sick scampi)

14:00 The fourth woman

15:00 sound kisses

16:00 Dacapella