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Norbert Rier criticises guest choices and effects in TV Schlager shows
Norbert Rier, singer with the Kastelruther Spatzen, has criticised some German TV Schlager shows.
The South Tyrolean musician, who has performed with the group for decades, shared his views in an interview.
He says the same performers are invited repeatedly, while many other artists have little chance to appear.
Rier believes record companies and media play a major role in deciding who gets on television.
He also says elaborate lighting distracts from the music, especially in prime-time shows hosted by Florian Silbereisen.
Rier argues that the showmanship can get in the way of enjoying the performances, though he says people should not let it upset them; no next steps were given.
Norbert Rier has criticised guest selection and production effects in major television Schlager shows.
The Kastelruther Spatzen singer said the same artists are repeatedly invited, while many others are left out.
He said record companies and media have a major influence over who appears on television.
Rier also said elaborate lighting effects distract from performances and can give viewers a headache.
He was speaking in an interview with Schlager.de.
- Who
- Norbert Rier, singer with the Kastelruther Spatzen.
- What
- He criticised repeated guest choices and elaborate effects in television Schlager shows.
- When
- The comments were reported on 21 October 2026. The interview date was not stated.
- Where
- In an interview with Schlager.de; the shows discussed are television programmes.
- Why
- Rier said the same artists are repeatedly invited and that lighting effects distract from the music.
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- Singer
- Norbert Rier
- Group
- Kastelruther Spatzen
- Age
- 66
- Interview outlet
- Schlager.de
- Reported
- 21 October 2026
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What people are saying
The same particular artists are always there, part of the same circle.
The bright staging gives you a headache straight away.
You should not get upset.
But sometimes you do shake your head.