Making News – When texts about pop culture and music could still change the world (at least a little bit). With Erika Thomalla, Jochen Distelmeyer, Thomas Meinecke and Moritz von Uslar
with Erika Thomalla Jochen Distelmeyer Thomas Meinecke Moritz von Uslar
Wild, arrogant, a great sense of style: In the 1970s and 80s, young authors pushed the boundaries between journalism and literature. In magazines such as Spex, Tempo or Elaste, writing became a field of experimentation. Music was important. Pop stars talked about sex and brushing their teeth, politicians acted cool, the banal became an event. Attitude ruled. Language became an axe. In Gegenwart machen [“Making News”], Erika Thomalla, professor of book studies and digital book culture at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, examines this pioneering spirit. And everyone gets their chance to talk. Real voices from 25 years of German journalism. She has invited Thomas Meinecke, Moritz von Uslar and musician Jochen “Blumfeld” Distelmeyer to lit.COLOGNE to examine the era’s intoxicating sense of possibility. What remains of it today? An evening about writing in the red-light district of the fine arts. They wanted everything – and achieved some of it. Idea: Ralf Niemczyk
Contributors
Erika Thomalla
Erika Thomalla, born in 1986, is a professor of book studies and… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Jochen Distelmeyer
Jochen Distelmeyer founded the band Blumfeld in 1990, whose debut… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Thomas Meinecke
Thomas Meinecke, born in Hamburg in 1955, is a writer, whose works… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Moritz von Uslar
Born in Cologne in 1970, Moritz von Uslar was an editor at… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
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Date:
Tuesday
10. March 2026
19:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) ab 24 €
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Volksbühne am Rudolfplatz
Aachener Straße 5
Köln-InnenstadtPlease follow the checkroom instructions.
Bitte Garderobenhinweise beachten.
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- Wheelchair friendly + toilets Available
- Assistance dogs welcome Available
