Harley Dome Cologne 2014 with custom bike show and parade
The expectations are enormous, the popularity of the event in Cologne is unbroken. The major event for all music and motorcycle fans, with an extensive program, live bands, custom bike show and parade.
Three days of a full program in and around Cologne
As part of the 1st HARLEY DOME COLOGNE, the organizers are offering lots of entertainment related to motorcycling from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.
Friday, May 23, 2014
During the course of Friday, a personal reception for the arriving motorcyclists will be made possible through cooperation with Cologne hotels.
The selected accommodation options offer specific offers for all price and spatial requirements and can be booked in advance. And since people in Cologne love to celebrate, the event starts in the evening: in pubs, clubs and restaurants between Südstadt and Ehrenfeld, people celebrate Harley-Davidson for the “hundred and tenth”. Supporting programs, information events and meeting points for event participants and visitors are offered in the following locations:
Meet & Greet Party
From 9 p.m. the Hard Rock Cafe opens the doors for the official Meet & Greet Party.
From 10 p.m. Hank Davison will open the HARLEY DOME COLOGNE 2014 live with his solo blues program!
Brewery tour
A brewery tour through the traditional Cologne breweries starts especially for bikers at the SION brewery. More information will follow shortly.
Film evening
The SION SUMMER KINO in the Rheinauhafen invites you to a special biker film evening. Information at www.bay-cologne.de .
Ice-cold cocktails
The ICE BAR at the partner hotel HILTON is a welcome and central meeting point - specially designed for visiting motorcycle fans. There are cocktails and more here!
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014
The event area at the Tanzbrunnen is open from 10:00 a.m. – all-day supporting program
On the event site you will find a trading area with accessories, fashion and food stands, various stage programs, Harley on Tour (free and non-binding Harley test ride), a custom bike show, the ADAC rollover simulator and other activities.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Line up for the parade
The 1st HARLEY DOME COLOGNE starts on Saturday morning with the star-shaped arrival of all participating Harley riders. The line-up for the parade takes place on the grounds of the Tanzbrunnen and in the neighboring parking lots.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Demonstration
The parade starts around 12:00 p.m. as a demonstration against “intolerance in road traffic” (further information can be found on the website www.harleydomecologne.de ). The route leads from the Tanzbrunnen over the Rhine bridges and the Cologne rings back to the starting point.
2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Stage program
The official stage program starts at 2:00 p.m. with live bands, custom bike awards and much more.
Live on stage
TEN YEARS AFTER
keyboardist Chick Churchill and drummer Ric Lee, the veterans of Ten Years After, have joined the band with Marcus Bonfanti (guitar/vocals), who has already won a British Blues Award, and bass icon Colin Hodgkinson (Spencer Davis, Peter Green, John Lord, Chris Rea) completely reorganized for the upcoming European tour.
The musical treasure chest contains rarities such as “Gong Run”, “Nowhere To Run”, “I Say Yeah” and “Standing At The Station” as well as classics such as “I Woke Up This Morning”, “Hear Me Calling”, “Love Like A Man”, “Good Morning, Little Schoolgirl”, “I'm Going Home” and “Choo, Choo Mama”.
For 2014, the blues rock veterans were busy creating new pieces: Once again, Ten Years After will offer an unbeatable mix of serenity and youthful vigor that is second to none!
Ric Lee: Drums, Chick Churchill: Keyboards, Colin Hodgkinson: Bass, Marcus Bonfanti: Guitar/Vocals. Further information at www.ten-years-after.com .
HANK DAVISON
Back to the roots… The old master of biker rock is walking solo paths.
With well over 1,000 concerts, Hank Davison has earned a permanent place in the international motorcycle scene over the years. He has appeared on stage with ZZ Top, Meat Loaf, Whitesnake, the Scorpions and Rory Gallagher, among others. Without any big gestures or wild posturing, Hank Davison puts on a one-man show that is well done.
What he needs in addition to his guitars is what he has under his beard: his distinctive, smoky, hoarse voice! He fills the stage of his Unplugged tour with every fiber of his creaking vocal cords and leads his guests musically from “Bad Moon Rising” to “Midnight Special” to pearls from the blues cradle such as “Long as I can see” from 1906, accompanied from the announcement: “The boys could make really great music back then.” With his current program, Hank Davison goes back to the roots of country blues. Traditional songs alternate with their own compositions - the voice supported only by an acoustic guitar. Rock'n'Roll in its most original form.
Further information at www.hankdavison.de .
Blues Brothers tribute band “HEART & SOUL”
When razor-sharp brass sections, crashing guitars and grooving drums paired with a pulsating bass boom out of the speakers and the blues brothers enter the stage in their black suits, ties, hats and glasses, then “ Heart & Soul” “on the move on behalf of the Lord”.
From “Sweet Home Chicago” to “Viva Las Vegas”, from “Everybody Needs Somebody” to “Jailhouse Rock” – no hit from the cult band is missing.
With their tireless live presence and an energetic stage show, the band has made a name for themselves at more than 300 concerts. They were responsible for supporting, among others, Kool and the Gang, the Schürzenjäger, the Bläck Fööss and blues greats such as Big Daddy Wilson, Keith Dunn and Pauline Pearce. Further information at www.heartandsoul-bonn.de .
AC/BC
Armed with a cannon, the five boys enter the stage and thunder pure rock'n'roll to their audience's ears. AC/BC offers the full program: a selection of songs that ranges from the Bon Scott era to the current “Black Ice” album. TNT, Highway to Hell, Let there be Rock – AC/BC inspire with a thrilling show full of action, power and fun! Further information at www.ACBC-Band.com.
10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. – Chill & Party Time
Following the stage program, the Tanzbrunnen area and the Cologne Beach Club remain open until the night for chilled togetherness.
An after show party is being planned.
After Show Locations
From 10 p.m. the party doesn't just continue at the Tanzbrunnen!
The organizers, together with their partner SION KÖLSCH, have selected biker meetings throughout the city where there is free beer for the guests and where the party can continue. These are: Hard Rock Cafe Joe Champs Sion am Ring Vanity Brauhaus Sion Peters Brauhaus Gilden im Zims Note: For each admission wristband (available at the Tanzbrunnen entrance) a voucher is given out per person, which can be exchanged for a beer in these locations .
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014
Due to high demand, the HARLEY DOME COLOGNE will continue to take place at the Tanzbrunnen on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. The JEEP adventure course is open to all visitors, as is the HARLEY ON TOUR test drive station. The fashion and accessories stands continue to invite you to browse and shop. In addition, a Cologne live music program is offered.
CAT BALLOU
Real, true and modern - probably the poppiest band Cologne has to offer at the moment.
Further information at www.band-catballou.de. The guided tours of the 5th Season Chapter of the Harley Owners Group to the Cologne area also start from the Tanzbrunnen area.
Note
All admission wristbands purchased on Saturday remain valid.
Day tickets can be purchased on site for 5.00 euros (no pre-sale option). HARLEY DOME COLOGNE ends at 4:00 p.m.
PARADE
Bikers welcome
The feeling of riding a motorcycle is often described as unlimited freedom, and a Harley is not just a vehicle, but rather a way of life!
But too many people are still injured in road traffic and motorcyclists are often exposed to particular dangers. The Harley Dome Cologne therefore wants to take a position
• against intolerance towards motorcyclists
• against violence in traffic
• for more understanding and greater togetherness on the road.
The bikers will present these positions impressively, peacefully and colorfully at the beginning of the 2014 motorcycle season.
The parade is led by various US police vehicles.
The event is under the patronage of Cologne Police President Wolfgang Albers.
ROUTE
Currently planned route: Tanzbrunnen – Deutzer Brücke – city center – Zoobrücke – Tanzbrunnen.
CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
Awards and prize giving in five classes:
• Freestyle
• Modified Harley
• Sportster
• Antique
• Touring
The custom bike show will take place on Saturday, May 24th at the Tanzbrunnen site.
Any custom bike with a Harley background that is operational and ready to ride and can drive to the stand using its own engine power can take part. Registration and entry only takes place on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the main entrance to the Tanzbrunnen. All participants will be assigned a stand space. A competent jury of experts evaluates all participating custom bikes.
The respective class winner is awarded on stage and receives a prize in addition to the winner's cup.
More detailed info will follow shortly. Due to space constraints, the number of participants is limited. Around 150 places will be allocated.
be made
via custombike@harleydomecologne.de To apply, one or two meaningful pictures as well as a short technical data sheet or a description of the changes and modifications to the bike are required. The main prize in the “Freestyle” class is a set of Metzeler tires.
TICKETS
Advance sales have begun.
Tickets for the HARLEY DOME COLOGNE on May 24, 2014 are now available via various ordering options and at advance booking offices.
Admission is free for those under 16 years of age.
Admission tickets
Day ticket
The day ticket is valid for one person and entitles entry to the event area at the Tanzbrunnen. 10.00 euros plus fees
Priority Tickets
The priority ticket is valid for one person.
It includes entry to the HARLEY DOME COLOGNE and a centrally designated parking space for the Harley at the dance fountain as well as the opportunity to ride in the front part of the parade. With this ticket it is possible to drive in and out of the designated parking areas at any time. 20.00 euros plus fees Note: Due to strong demand, additional parking spaces were rented. Priority tickets are still available while stocks last. Priority parking is reserved exclusively for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. There are further parking options for cars and motorcycles in the immediate vicinity.
Ordering options
Print-at-home ticket: Online ordering option via PDF for download. Hard ticket: Online order option with delivery by post.
Advance sales points
Direct sale of tickets at the well-known presale points in Cologne:
– Galeria Kaufhof theater and concert box office
– U-Bahn Passage Neumarkt theater box office
– Rudolfplatz theater box office
– Hansaring theater box office
and at
– Harley-Davidson Cologne
– Harley-Davidson Bonn
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Text and image credits: Harley Dome Cologne
