An evening between vision, responsibility and lively discussion

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Herzstück hosted a special KulturDonnerstag. Felix Mayr-Melnhof, co-founder of the Paradies Garten Festival, spoke with Thomas Mayer about the origins and future of this exceptional music and cultural festival, which will take place at the beginning of August in Harrachpark around Schloss Prugg.

The festival focuses on sustainability, community, and conscious experience. Therefore, the evening centered not only on music but also on the question: How do we shape large-scale cultural events with integrity? From solar power and reusable concepts to a strictly vegetarian food menu – the approaches met with great interest and sparked discussion.

The conversation was recorded live as a podcast. It became particularly lively thanks to the audience, who actively participated with questions and contributions. The closeness to the topic and the stage made the evening in the Spielraum feel especially personal.