Oktoberfest hit voting started: Vote for your favorite!

Oktoberfest hit voting started: Vote for your favorite!

Things are going well in Munich as the anticipation for Oktoberfest is increasing! Voting for the music competition “A Liad für d’Wiesn” is currently underway, and the competition could hardly be greater. Until July 16, 2025, fans have the opportunity to cast their votes for eight extremely creative entries, selected by the experienced panel of experts from a total of 115 songs submitted. Among the participants is Hannes Ringlstetter, who, together with Django 3000, is sending the emotional song “Ja jedzd gema hoam/ fia heid hama gnua” into the race, which even deals with a topic such as the end of the world. That's not exactly what you would expect from an Oktoberfest hit!

Another highlight is Matthias Ortner alias “Matakustix”, who conjures up the après-ski atmosphere with his lively “Hüttenliebe”. For lovers of traditional melodies, Michael Fenzl has prepared a lively brass music song called “Bierdringa”. What could be better than celebrating life with a pint of beer and the right music? Max Weidner, who introduces himself as “Kini from da Wiesn”, jokes in his song about his wooden bench and a pint of beer. There should be one or two smiles in the beer tent!

The amazing variety of Oktoberfest hits

But that's not all! Dis M, a guitar beat gang, contributed a hit song about the consumption of alcoholic beverages with “Sometime.” And the band “Schwanara”, which sings about the waitress “Tabea” in their short but heartfelt song, will also make the guests smile. In contrast, the band Saustoimusi from Ingolstadt has their therapeutic “tuba pop” with the title “Käferbam”.

Of course, the classics shouldn't be missing from this colorful music mix! The catalog “The Hit Giants: Oktoberfest Party” from 2022 presents a fine selection of Oktoberfest melodies that will make the hearts of hit lovers beat faster. Hits like “Anton aus Tirol”, “Himmelblaue Augen” and “Atemlos” are absolute must-haves for every Oktoberfest party. A like-minded audience should also like the hit “Layla”, covered by DJ Anna-Konda and DJ Abriss.

Popular and polarizing melodies

The atmosphere on the beer benches is relaxed. Many Oktoberfest visitors love snappy songs like “Der alte Holzmichl” and “Cordula Grün”. These songs create a real holiday feeling and the air is literally charged with positive energy. But not all melodies are equally well received. Some listen to Nena's "99 Red Balloons" or Helene Fischer's "Atemlos" with mixed feelings, while "Hulapalu" by Andreas Gabalier is considered a real cult hit that makes the dance floor shake.

This colorful mix of sounds and themes shows once again how diverse Oktoberfest is. With the combination of traditional brass music, current hits and original lyrics, every mood is catered for. Here and there it may be difficult to decide which song to ultimately choose for the competition. But one thing is clear: the Oktoberfest brings with it lots of laughter, dancing and a good mood!