BILD Partners with ROCK AM RING for Historic 40th Anniversary, Offering Exclusive Livestream and Coverage

(IN BRIEF) BILD and ROCK AM RING team up for the festival’s 40th anniversary, providing an exclusive livestream of the Utopia Stage and editorial coverage, bringing the festival experience to a wider audience across Germany. The media partnership, marking the first of its kind, will include exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, and more, ensuring fans at home don’t miss a moment of the iconic festival.

(PRESS RELEASE) BREMEN, 30-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — In a groundbreaking collaboration, BILD, Germany’s largest media brand, has joined forces with ROCK AM RING to deliver extensive coverage of the festival’s 40th anniversary. For the first time, the iconic festival and the media powerhouse will unite to provide fans both onsite and at home with an unprecedented live festival experience.

The core of this partnership is the free livestream of ROCK AM RING’s Utopia Stage, the festival’s main stage, which will be broadcasted on BILD.de. Produced by CTS EVENTIM, this exclusive livestream will offer viewers high-quality visuals and sound, bringing the festival’s top performances directly into homes and on-the-go via smartphones. Fans who can’t attend in person will now have the chance to experience the excitement of the festival virtually, ensuring that the electrifying atmosphere of ROCK AM RING reaches millions across Germany.

In addition to the livestream, BILD will also provide in-depth editorial content, including interviews with artists, exclusive behind-the-scenes reports, and a wide range of festival-related coverage that will keep audiences connected to the cultural and musical experiences at the event. This media partnership aims to combine the power of live music with the reach of digital media, enhancing the overall festival experience for all involved.

Dr. Frithjof Pils, Managing Director at EVENTIM LIVE, said: “For 40 years, ROCK AM RING has created unforgettable live music moments. With BILD as our partner, we’re expanding our reach to even more people, enabling them to experience the thrill of the festival either from the comfort of their homes or on their smartphones. This partnership offers a truly unique platform for the anniversary edition of the festival.”

Tanja May, Show Director at BILD, added: “ROCK AM RING has become an institution in Germany’s music scene. As a media partner, we’re excited to offer an unparalleled festival experience to fans at home with live streams, reports, and backstage insights that bring them closer to the action.”

ROCK AM RING 2025: June 6–8, Nürburgring

ABOUT ROCK AM RING

What started as a one-off event in 1985 has grown to become one of the biggest and best-known festivals in Europe: ROCK AM RING. More than 75,000 fans travelled to the Nürburgring for the first time to see U2 and Foreigner perform live. In 1987, a second stage was introduced for major solo acts such as David Bowie. From 1991 onwards, the festival was extended to three days, and a third stage was added in 1998. Another milestone was reached in 1999 with Metallica’s first appearance – a band that is now inextricably linked with the history of ROCK AM RING. To celebrate the 40th anniversary in 2025, there will be an additional stage.

ABOUT BILD

BILD is Germany’s largest media brand. Its portfolio of brands, including BILD, SPORT BILD, COMPUTER BILD, AUTO BILD, B.Z. and BOOKS, reaches around 41 million people over the age of 14 in Germany every month – that’s more than half of the population. Whether through the newspapers BILD and BILD am SONNTAG, online at BILD.de, or on the go with the app, podcast or video: BILD provides 24/7 news and exclusive content on politics, entertainment, business, society, lifestyle, science and technology, and sport. BILD remains BILD.

ABOUT CTS EVENTIM

CTS EVENTIM is the number one provider of ticketing services in Europe and number two in the world. Over 300 million tickets per year are marketed using the Company’s systems – through mobile/online portals and physical box offices. According to Pollstar’s global rankings for 2024, the EVENTIM Group is the second-biggest promoter in the world. In addition, CTS EVENTIM operates some of Europe’s most renowned venues. CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE 0005470306) has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000 and is a member of the MDAX segment. In 2024, the Group generated revenue of EUR 2.8 billion across more than 25 countries.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Christian Colmorgen
Vice President Corporate Communications
christian.colmorgen@eventim.de

INVESTOR RELATIONS

Marco Haeckermann
Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy
marco.haeckermann@eventim.de

SOURCE: CTS EVENTIM