Community Meetup
The Wintergatan Community Meetup is a 3-day event organised by Wintergatan fans to meet up with fellow Wintergatan fans. During this event you can explore the real Marble Machines, live music, talks, making activities and games. We are hosted at Siegfrieds Mechanischem Musikkabinett in Germany, which among the Marble Machines houses many more musical instruments for you to experience.
The event takes place in the Musikkabinett's event halls. These are located right next to the train station. During the three days it's converted into a Wintergatan utopia. In the event halls there will be internet and power available, as well as food & drinks at a reasonable price. The Rüdesheim area has a camping site and hotels you can book separately to spend the night.
Do you want to know more about the event? Ask one of the participants from last year over on Discord! We are very grateful for everyone who was there for the first try-out last year, and we can't wait to greet you!
Where
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
When
Friday to Sunday
4 - 6 August 2023
Event Schedule
Events and times are subject to change. Keep an eye on the schedule below to get the most up-to-date information!
Registration
Check-in opens at 11:00 on the first day
Photography Workshop - Part 1 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography. At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
Cyberbass Talk Stage
E-team member Carlos will speak about the Cyberbass from the MMX.
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
Robotic Glockenspiel using Lego Stage
Many ways can be used to automate a Glockenspiel. This one uses Lego.
Medieval Music Stage
Performance of medieval songs accompanied by a Lyre.
DJ Workshop Stage
JustAndras will be teaching the basics of DJ-ing.
Intuitive Piano Stage
Learn how to express your feelings using a piano even though you don´t know how to play it.
DJ Set Stage
To close off the day, JustAndras and Mr. LJ will give you an epic music set.
Photography Workshop - Part 2 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography. At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
Evening at the Museum Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Special tour by the museum owners, which will show instruments which are not part of the regular tour. Requires pre-registration and an additional fee.
Registration
On the second day, check-in will open at 10:00
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
Niederwald monument tour Main Entrance
A Long Tour to the Niederwald monument through the vineyards.Pre-registration needed.
Photography Workshop - Part 1 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography.At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
D&D "Moles against the Machine" Hall 2
Continuous Wintergatan themed DnD oneshot. Requires pre-registration.
DJ Setup Stage
Explaining the setup we have at the meetup; a little behind the scenes.
LED Wall Stage
This presentation recaps the story and making of three Ping Pong LED walls. What started as a rushed 24h project went viral and demanded bigger and better. But as it turns out too big can be soul crushing. However, the exciting journey and lessons remain. Enjoy exclusive insights in making a simple LED Wall interactive and entertaining.
Airtable Walkthrough Stage
Airtable was THE tool the MMX CAD team and our volunteers used to manage the MMX CAD model and the MMX restauration. Max will guide you through how it worked.
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
Chiquitica – low cost guitar Stage
How to build low cost guitars and spark the joy of playing an instrument.
Restoration of the MMX Stage
Meet the volunteers who restored the MMX and brought it to life.
SMMK Workshop tour Event area
Jens Wendel, CEO of Siegfrieds Meachanischem Musikkabinett, will guide a tour through the workshops of the museum.
Podcast Schöne Ecken Stage
Sven and Cornelis record a live podcast about the Marble Machines and the museum.
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
MMT Stage
Terence will talk about his very own Marble Machine.
DJ Set Stage
The second day will also be closed off by JustAndras and Mr. LJ with their DJ skills.
Photography Workshop - Part 2 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography.At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
Evening at the Museum Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Special tour by the museum owners, which will show instruments which are not part of the regular tour. Requires pre-registration and an additional fee.
Registration
On the last day, check-in will open at 10:00
Regular museum tour Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett
Experience the museum we're located at in one of the regular tours, included in the ticket price.
3d printed violins Stage
It has not always to be wood. Technology has improved that much, that it is now possible to 3d print violins.
Photography Workshop - Part 1 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography. At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
E-team Panel Stage
The E-team will have a panel to talk about the engineering side of Wintergatan, and will answer your questions.
D&D "Moles against the Machine" Hall 2
Continuous Wintergatan themed DnD oneshot. Requires pre-registration.
Subtitles Team: What & How Stage
Meet the team who subtitle all your favorite Wintergatan videos. Which fun Easter eggs have they found, and what goes into making the videos accessible?
SMMK Workshop tour Event area
Jens Wendel, CEO of Siegfrieds Meachanischem Musikkabinett, will guide a tour through the workshops of the museum.
MMX Talk Stage
How did these machines end up at our museum? And what's the story behind restoring them? Lucas and Sebastiaan will talk about that.
Lightning Talks Stage
You want to present something to all other attendees? Let us know and use a slot within the lightning talks. Requires pre-registration.
Niederwald monument tour Main Entrance
A short Tour to the Niederwald monument through the vineyards. Requires pre-registration.
Midi Keyboard Stage
Marcus Behrens will talk about his modified midi keyboard that shows the chords of a song as the player progresses through the song.
Robotic Glockenspiel Stage
Neil Fraser talks about his internet-connected glockenspiel.
Overtones Stage
Overtones; The Natural Origin of Melody & Harmony.
Open Jam Session Stage / Hall 3
You want to hang out with other people and do some music? You are welcome to bring your own instrument and jam with likeminded.
Photography Workshop - Part 2 Hall 2
Introduction to mainly analog, but also digital photography. At the end of the day you will develop film and learn how it was done in the past - where digital cameras did not exist. Pre-registration and a small fee are required.
DJ Set Stage
To end the three days of Wintergatan Meetup, JustAndras and Mr. LJ perform one last DJ set.
Event Venue
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett, Germany
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett is Germany's oldest museum of mechanical music
instruments, preserving the knowledge of these since 1969.
Besides housing both Marble Machines, with more than 350 exhibits from tiny music
boxes to a huge carousel organ, and many more exhibits currently in restoration, there
is always something new to discover.
Gallery
Check out the pictures from the small-scale edition of 2022
F.A.Q.
-
Will Martin be there?
Yes! Martin will be around at the Community Meetup! Watch his announcement video below: Martin's Announcement Video of the Community Meetup 2023
-
Why in Germany?
We are honoured to have the event at Siegfrieds Mechanischem Musikkabinett. This museum has a long history of restoring and displaying mechanical music instruments, and is currently home to both Marble Machines!
-
How do I get to the event?
The event halls are right next to Rüdesheim am Rhein railway station. You can also come by car and park nearby. If you come by airplane, fly to Frankfurt International Airport and continue by train. If you need help planning your travel, get in touch!
-
Can I bring something with me?
If you want to showcase something related to Wintergatan or something else that might fit the meetup, you're more than welcome to bring it!
Please enter your details using the form below, and we will get in touch with you Participating at the Wintergatan Community Meetup 2023 -
At what time will the event
start?
Each day, the event will start between 10:00 and 11:00, and will go on until 23:00!
-
What will we do during the day?
During the day, you can visit the Marble Machines and the museum, there will be talks, workshops and live music as well!
Check out the schedule above for more details. -
Are there food and drinks
available?
We are partnering with a local restaurant who can offer food & drinks at a fair price. There are also other restaurants and take-aways nearby! You are welcome to bring your own food & drinks into the venue.
-
What sleeping accommodations
are nearby?
Rüdesheim has a lot of places you can stay at. Have a look at the Rüdesheim tourist website for accommodations. You can also stay at a nearby camping. If you need help organising your stay here, you can always ask for help on our Discord server! Rüdesheim tourist website
-
Can I cancel my ticket?
If you can't make it to the event, cancel your ticket via the confirmation mail you were sent. Up to 60 days before the event you can cancel your ticket for any reason. If you feel sick or need to cancel closer than 60 days before the event, get in touch and we will find a solution together.
-
Are there any COVID
restrictions?
This meetup follows the German policy and laws around COVID. Currently, Germany does not have any restrictions regarding COVID for coming into the country. If you feel sick for any reason, please stay home and get in touch with us to cancel your ticket.
-
I have a question. How can I
get in touch?
If you have questions or need help, reach out to us via: meetup@smmk.de discord.gg/wintergatan #meetup-discussion
Get updates
Join our Discord for updates on the event!
Buy Tickets
Get your access to the meetup now! Either for the full 3 days, or for 1 or 2 days via single day tickets.
Full Weekend
€90
- Meetup 4th, 5th, AND 6th of August
- Marble Machines
- Workshops & talks
- Live music
- (Board) games
- Free museum tours
Single Day
€35
- Meetup 4th, 5th, OR 6th of August
- Marble Machines
- Workshops & talks
- Live music
- (Board) games
- Free museum tours