Motofestival: The new season starts in Bern
WHERE TO MEET From February 23 to 26, Bernexpo will be the place to be. The new national motorcycle event is intended to be a loud kick-off to the coming season. Gotthard, Switzerland's number one rock band, will also be there.
The new motofestival at Bernexpo marks the beginning of a new era for the Swiss motorcycle scene. Switzerland's largest event for all things motorized two-wheeled is designed to inspire the public with a wide-ranging mix of exhibition, action and entertainment.
Lots of action and strong shows
Adrenaline junkies will get their money's worth at the FreestyleStreetBikeShow by stunt specialists Domingos Arrepiado, Florian Bugs and Michael Egli. The same applies to the no less spectacular motocross show, where former world champions Marc Rebeaud & Friends will thrill the audience with breathtaking jumps. There will also be a loud noise during the demonstration of a pit stop of an endurance racer with more than 200 hp, presented by the BolligerEnduranceTeam under the direction of Kevin Bolliger.
A little quieter, but no less impressive, the artists of the TrialShow will amaze the audience. Motto: Whoever hits the ground with the
Füssen touches, has lost. In addition to the many stars from the racing scene, celebrities from other sports will also be present - for example, the world-class artistic gymnast and enthusiastic Harley rider Giulia Steingruber.
Transport policy and junior racing
Every day, proven personalities and experts will provide insights into current topics at panel discussions that are open to the public. These include the advent of the electric age in the two-wheeler industry, the current state of transport policy and the problems in junior racing in Switzerland. For relaxation, there will be an integrated food festival with around a dozen stands offering a wide variety of food and drinks, interspersed with musical performances. The organizers have succeeded in getting Gotthard, the most important Swiss rock band, on board as the top act for the Saturday evening.
Says show director Rafael Torres, "Switzerland's number one rock show fits the festival's aspiration to become the leading trade show for the national motorcycle, scooter and accessories scene."
With a little luck, Nic Maeder (vocals), Leo Leoni (guitar), Freddy Scherer (guitar), Marc Lynn (bass) and Flavio Mezzodi (drums) might even be found on a tour of Bernexpo before or after the concert.
Tickets are available online in advance or at the box office. The number of combination tickets for the show and the concert with Gotthard, blues rocker Marc Amacher as well as DJ Matteo is limited. Amacher shines with unadulterated blues and boogie-woogie rhythms. In June 2019, he was allowed to tour Europe as an opening act with Eric Clapton.
