Brainfuck: Premierenshow vom 17. September 2026

Step into the spotlight for courage, chaos and real moments: on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 8:00 p.m., the first edition of Brainfuck kicks off at Hermann Bier. The new format combines life guidance, discussion, music and spontaneous stage moments for an evening that is deliberately different from conventional talks or seminars.

Brainfuck is a blend of thought-provoking talks, social real talk and a live experience. Short keynotes, discussions on current topics and musical contributions take turns. The audience is not merely there to watch - it can become part of the show. A central element of the format is the moment when people spontaneously step onto the stage and put themselves on display. Anyone who wants to can actively shape the evening and leave their comfort zone for a few minutes.

Open stage for spontaneous performances

At the premiere show, there are several formats in which visitors can perform spontaneously. The framework is deliberately open, yet clearly moderated. Each intervention lasts only a few minutes - and no one has to take part. But those who find the courage usually experience precisely the moments that make an evening unforgettable. Possible formats include:

Open Mic - Anyone who wants to say, tell or perform something,

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Step into the spotlight for courage, chaos and real moments: on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 8:00 p.m., the first edition of Brainfuck kicks off at Hermann Bier. The new format combines life guidance, discussion, music and spontaneous stage moments for an evening that is deliberately different from conventional talks or seminars.

Brainfuck is a blend of thought-provoking talks, social real talk and a live experience. Short keynotes, discussions on current topics and musical contributions take turns. The audience is not merely there to watch - it can become part of the show. A central element of the format is the moment when people spontaneously step onto the stage and put themselves on display. Anyone who wants to can actively shape the evening and leave their comfort zone for a few minutes.

Open stage for spontaneous performances

At the premiere show, there are several formats in which visitors can perform spontaneously. The framework is deliberately open, yet clearly moderated. Each intervention lasts only a few minutes - and no one has to take part. But those who find the courage usually experience precisely the moments that make an evening unforgettable. Possible formats include:

Open Mic - Anyone who wants to say, tell or perform something gets the microphone for a maximum of five minutes.

PowerPoint Karaoke - A completely unfamiliar presentation appears on the screen, and the talk is created spontaneously. Guaranteed laughs.

Classic Karaoke - Classics from pop and rock history are open to free interpretation. Talent optional.

Speakers Corner - Share your opinion and argue why people should support your position.

All these elements are voluntary - but that very openness is what makes them so appealing. Brainfuck creates a space where courage is rewarded and perfection does not matter.

An evening between thought and experience

Alongside these spontaneous stage moments, three other elements shape the evening: inspiration, discussion and music. Short keynotes offer food for thought on topics such as achievement, decisions, meaning and failure. Moderated conversations provide space for open discussion of social tensions and personal experiences. Live music ensures that the evening is not only experienced intellectually, but emotionally as well. The concept follows a simple rhythm: Think - Feel - Move - Laugh.

It is precisely this mix that makes Brainfuck special. It is not a lecture, a coaching seminar or a conventional stage. It is a space where thoughts emerge, emotions surface and, sometimes, something completely unexpected simply happens.

The comfort zone is yesterday's news

The premiere show on 17 September marks the start of a new event series in St.Gallen. Further editions are planned several times a year - each with new topics, new guests and new spontaneous moments. But one thing remains the same: Brainfuck is an evening for people who are ready to surprise themselves - or at least watch others do it.

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