21.08.26
Cancelled: Durand Bernarr Concert
Bad News: Durand Bernarr cancelled. Good News: We got bangerfabrique!
The Durand Bernarr concert has been cancelled weeks after beeing confirmed by Live Nation Germany. Live Nation stated: “Durand Bernarr has received an offer to open for Kehlani on her arena tour in the U.S. from August to October and will be accepting this offer.” We have confirmed bangerfabrique as a replacement; more information HERE. Tickets for Durand Bernarr can be returned (we will also be contacting all ticket holders again) or used for the bangerfabrique concert. To compensate for the €3 price difference in this case, a drink voucher will be available at the box office at the club entrance.
The triple nomination and Grammy win for Best Progressive R&B Album marked a provisional high point in Durand Bernarr’s career in 2026. The 37-year-old, son of a church musician and a sound engineer, had already accompanied his father on tour with Earth, Wind & Fire at the age of 16. He first gained online cult status through cover songs and was later recruited by Erykah Badu as a background vocalist. Collaborations with Ari Lennox and Anderson Paak followed, as did his 2020 debut album DUR&, which drew comparisons to D'Angelo and already showcased his signature sound: with an extended vocal range, Bernarr weaves funk, soul, and contemporary R&B into a style that prioritizes layering and density over stylistic purity. This approach continues on his third, Grammy-winning album BLOOM (DSING Records), an ode to love beyond romance and to the power of community, friendship, and collective care. Bernarr - whose interests also extend to acting and comedy - translates this ethos into immediate live experiences on stage. A glimpse of this can be seen in his Tiny Desk Concert for NPR -a perfect way to build anticipation for his exclusive club performance at the Summer Festival.
