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PURE & CRAFTED

The 21st edition of the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin from 7 to 9 July 2023 will draw fans from all over the world under the banner of " 100 years of BMW Motorrad ". Fans of music , motorcycle culture , skateboarding , BMX and art will also get their money ' s worth - at the Pure & Crafted Festival . A festival that was launched in Berlin in 2015 and initiated by BMW Motorrad , fans can once again experience the special mix of handcrafted music , motorcycle culture and new-heritage lifestyle on 7 and 8 July 2023 .
While the last two Pure & Crafted festivals took place in the Sommergarten at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds , the cult event has now found a perfectly tailored home in urban Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with the Napoleon Komplex . Visitors can immerse themselves in the unique Pure & Crafted world on a warehouse site with typical industrial charm .
Once again there will be a great program for all music fans . It will feature , for example , the Austrian duo Cari Cari , which spans the musical period from the wild 1970s through 1990s grunge to the present day . Drangsal , on the other hand , will play new wave , post-punk and indie pop at their only concert in Germany this year . Musically there is a lot more to discover as well . Multi-instrumentalist , producer and singer WU-LU will perform a mixture of grime , dub and punk or Circa Waves will thrill the crowd with driving melodic indie rock .
Another highlight : a Berlin artist will design a skate park where the local and national skate scene will compete against each other on site . Complemented by sounds , bites and the right vibes of the Berlin skate community . BMX Flatland shows will also take place several times a day on the grounds and in the skate park - followed by workshops for everyone who is interested .
In the Wheels Area , on the other hand , motorcycle fans can dive deep into the world of customising . Among others , Hookie Co . from Dresden will be there to design this year ' s Pure & Crafted custom bike . For the first time , electric mobility will also play a central role this year , as Pure & Crafted consistently builds bridges from heritage to mobility concepts of the future .
Finally , the General Store offers a selection of lifestyle products to match the passions that make up Pure & Crafted : Music , motorcycle culture , skateboarding , BMX and art .
Tickets are available for Pure & Crafted at www . pureandcrafted . com
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