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On the eve of CSD Leipzig, we invite you to a special stage program that will kick off a powerful weekend. You can look forward to panel discussions with politicians and community representatives on current queer political issues. A diverse range of presentations will spark discussion, promote visibility, and foster social discourse. Sabine “Bine” Krutschinna will host the evening. As a moderator and podcaster, she champions queer visibility, empowerment, and diversity. Having gained recognition through “Princess Charming,” her work focuses particularly on LGBTQIA+ issues and on empowering FLINTA* individuals in sports. With authenticity, energy, and a keen sense for relevant stories, she creates spaces for connection and inspiring conversations.

The evening will feature a diverse lineup:

Krankenschwester stands for queer indie sounds with a clear stance. The project combines personal perspectives with social issues and moves between DIY aesthetics, pop, and indie. With original tracks and powerful messages, Krankenschwester is part of a new generation of queer-feminist voices.

Lie Ning (he/she/they) blends indie, soul, and R&B into modern, atmospheric pop. Expressive vocals meet a sound that’s equally intimate and danceable. With their debut album “utopia” (2023), Lie Ning performed at SXSW, Fusion, and the Reeperbahn Festival, among others, and was also a Spotify GLOW Spotlight Artist. Public Transport brings uncompromising indie punk to the stage—raw, direct, and full of energy. The band, hailing from Leipzig, Berlin, and Weimar, impressed the audience at the “Leipzig zeigt Courage” Newcomer Contest and opened the long-standing festival on the roof of the Moritzbastei in 2026. Their sound is loud, clear, and shaped by a DIY attitude that unites and moves people. Einfach Else brings queer-feminist poetry slam from Leipzig to the stage. As an artist, host, and workshop leader, she captivates audiences with her wit, authenticity, and incisive social commentary. Whether on big stages or in her own event formats—Einfach Else manages to make her audience laugh, reflect, and get involved.