For many fans, musicians and critics alike the guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Michael Rother is a key figure of the innovative music scene originating from Germany in the early 1970s. His music has been inspirational for generations of musicians – from David Bowie, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop,DEVO, Sonic Youth, Stereolab, U2, Radiohead, Primal Scream, and beyond.

Michael Rother was a member of Kraftwerk in 1971 and formed the legendary bands NEU! (with Klaus Dinger) and Harmonia (with Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius of Cluster) before releasing 10 solo albums and creating music for theatre and films (e.g. Houston and The Robbers).

Michael Rother has collaborated with numerous musicians and bands like e.g. Brian Eno, John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dieter Moebius, Paul Weller, Yann Tiersen, Iggy Pop, Stephen Morris (New Order/Joy Division), Steve Shelley and Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth).

Since the official re-release of the NEU! albums in 2001 Rother has been continously playing live in many countries around the world, from Europe, South America, Mexico, China and Russia, to Japan, Korea, Australia and the USA.

Michael Rother´s current live line-up includes Hans Lampe (La Düsseldorf) on drums, Franz Bargmann (ex Camera) on guitar and Vittoria Maccabruni on electronics and occasional vocals. At their concerts in 2026, they will play a selection of favourite tracks from Michael Rother´s long career, including fast-forward tracks from NEU! and Harmonia as well as his Solo Works.