DONOTS
Three decades of band history, countless sweaty concerts, and still not a bit quieter: The DONOTS from Ibbenbüren are among the biggest names in German punk rock. With a mix of English and German lyrics, driving guitars, and catchy choruses, the band has carved out a place all its own. From “Stop the Clocks” to “So Long,” the five-piece has delivered plenty of songs that have long been part of their fans’ shared memories. With “Heut ist ein guter Tag,” they reached number one on the German album charts for the first time in 2023. In 2025, they proved that their music works even without distorted guitars with “SCHWERT AUS HOLZ”: For their first acoustic album, they rearranged eleven classics and added two new songs. The energy remains, even as the instruments quiet down. Live, the DONOTS are in a class of their own anyway: loud, approachable, and with a joy of playing that’s instantly contagious. At DEICHBRAND 2027, this translates into a sense of community that stretches from the front row all the way to the back.