M'era Luna Academy

Make-Up Workshop – for Vampires, Witches, Wizards and Vikings

Rostock-based body and make-up artist Iron Faces specializes in dark aesthetic art. With over 15 years of experience in creative make-up and body painting, she knows exactly which looks make the “black heart” beat faster. At M'era Luna, she will be sharing her expertise and guiding you through the process of creating your perfect festival make-up.

The contents include:

• Creating a base - selecting and applying foundation & eyeshadow for an even complexion.
• Working with stencils - applying runes, moons, stars and ornaments precisely using stencils and bodypainting colors
• Freehand details - add fine lines and flourishes with a brush.
• Large-scale application of colors with cool color gradients and highlights.
• Skillful use of light and shadow
• Practice in groups of two - Participants do each other's make-up; those who come alone can do their own make-up or team up with another person.

The make-up workshops will take place in the Sytling tent. Registration is now possible via this LINK.

Medieval Dance / "Dance on the Market"

This workshop is open to everyone: men, women, and non-binary individuals of all kinds. No prior knowledge is required.

So grab your partner, your best friend, your friendly tent neighbor, or whoever you like. Even if no one from your camp is interested, you can come alone! We'll start with a speed dating session in the center of the circle. After all, the main purpose of dancing is to FLIRT!

In the past, there was no better way to get rid of a chaperone than through dancing. Why do you think in historical dances, almost every gentleman grabs a new lady for the next round?

Since we plan to dance 2-3 fun, lively, and energetic dances, please wear flat shoes; high heels will have to wait a little longer to make their appearance.

The medieval dance will take place in the open area of the medieval market. Just come and join in.

Borderline personality disorder - between emotional instability and impulsivity

The topic of borderline personality disorder is repeatedly addressed in numerous media and films and raises the question of how to deal with this disorder for many of those affected. In this lecture, forensic psychologist Dr. Juliane Meyer explains what is meant by a borderline personality, how it can be treated and whether people who suffer from it are dangerous.

Sunday, 10.08.2024: 02:30 – 02:55 PM

Harley Quinn & Joker – Folie à deux

Harley Quinn and the Joker are still one of the most popular pop-cultural supervillain couples, adapted in various comics and films. Although they enjoy great popularity, their relationship is characterized by physical and psychological abuse and violence. Is this toxic relationship based on a folie à deux - ergo a mental illness? Forensic psychologist Dr. Juliane Meyer explores this question and sheds light on the patterns inherent in this relationship and explains what is meant by the “Folie à Deux” disorder.

Sunday, 10.08.2024: 06:15 – 06:45 PM

Dark Protest – Upcycling Statement Patches

Create your own personal souvenir of M'era Luna - with your own statement patch. Whether for a jacket, bag or pouch, you can use fabric remnants, colors, rivets, beads, hand stitches and more to create a piece of festival memory that will last. You will be supported by fashion designer and upcycling professional Alexandra Weber (Alextravagant), who will help you to creatively implement your idea.

This workshop takes place in the Sytling Tent. Registration is now possible via this LINK.

Knot & Braid – Upcycling-Accessoires aus T-Shirts

Turn old T-shirts and jersey remnants into new favorite pieces: Use knotting and braiding techniques such as macramé to create unique accessories - bracelets, key rings and much more. Sustainable, creative and the perfect festival souvenir. You will be supported by fashion designer and upcycling professional Alexandra Weber (Alextravagant), who will help you to creatively implement your idea.

This workshop takes place in the Sytling Tent. Registration is now possible via this LINK.

Dark Yoga

If Shiva dances to Sisters of Mercy, you've come to the right place! Welcome to Black Yoga - perfect for goths, nerds, rockers, dark queens and metalheads. It's not about crass pretzel poses or years of experience - it's about fun movement and community. All poses are, of course, properly instructed, but there's nothing about breathy yoga voices and clunky banter... Growling, strange slips of the tongue and cheeky slogans are all part of it! Plus a playlist that might give other yoga teachers nightmares. After an hour of black yoga, you'll feel as relaxed and well-balanced as after a great concert. PS: You don't need anything except comfortable clothes and maybe a mat.

Markus Heitz

Black-wearer and Senior Goth, ironic and sarcastic and always working on the next project. Full-time story inventor, studied history and German studies, occasional songwriter for QNTAL and Corvus Corax, multi-SPIEGEL bestseller, radio play maker, and born in 1971. He has written more than 70 books. Primarily fantasy, horror, and space fiction. He's even written children's books and political short stories. Manically creative, in fact. As Maxim Voland, he writes thrillers. Crazy. But he's a dud at math and crafts. You don't have to be good at everything.

BOOK OF THE READING (WORLD PREMIERE): DIE LEGENDEN DER ALBAE - Blutrote Himmel (german)
Above the Enchanted Land, Albae appear in flying machines and give the inhabitants an ultimatum: Either they hand over a valuable stone sarcophagus and its thief, or nothing and no one will be safe from the Albae.

Lydia Benecke 

Criminal Psychology of Sexual Homicidal Fantasies

For a long time, it was assumed that people who have sexual homicidal fantasies would eventually commit corresponding crimes. However, with the advent of the internet, it has become increasingly clear that there are victims of such sexual fantasies who live with them without ever committing crimes. For two decades, Lydia Benecke has been conducting interviews with these individuals who have consciously decided against committing crimes. In doing so, she explores what distinguishes them from those who turn their sexual fantasies into reality, and with whom she interacts as part of her recidivism prevention work with criminals. The resulting insights were useful to her, among other things, in a criminal case in which she played an unusual role.

Note:
Because this presentation deals with sexual fantasies and related crimes, it is not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.

Christian von Aster

Now over 50 years old, Mr. von Aster dares to reveal some closely guarded truths during his reading, concerning not only his own past but also the past of some of the greats of the Black scene today. With a confession that almost reveals everything, blurring the lines between seduction, madness, and commerce, some things perhaps becoming clearer in retrospect. Among other things, he reveals that if he hadn't chosen to write, he could have been rich and famous long ago...

Dirk Bernemann

Dirk Bernemann, born in 1975 in western Münsterland, is a writer and artist. His first artistic experiments with music and poetry took place in the late 1990s. He has been writing novels and short stories since 2005, including the bestseller "Ich hab die Unschuld kotzen gesehen" (I Saw Unnocence Vomiting). He has currently published 20 novels and short story collections, and two of his titles have been adapted into various theater productions. In 2016, his first play, "Bella Noir, 2 Zigaretten Demut" (Bella Noir, 2 Cigarettes Demut), premiered in Munich. Since 2017, he has been leading workshops on creative writing in schools and correctional facilities. His most recent two books were published in 2024: the novel "Kalk" (Lime) and the short story collection “An Und Für Sich”. Dirk Bernemann lives in Berlin.

Crypt Talk

We learned to love the crypt talk with Chris Harms from Lord of the Lost and M'era Luna chief booker Stephan Thanscheidt during the two digital editions of M'era Luna. This year we can again attend the conversation live.

We look forward to exciting insights into the world of music and background information about our beloved festival, the music business in general and a firework of anecdotes.

Warm-up and After-Show-Party

Top-class personalities also await you on the turntables at the warm-up party on Friday evening and at the after-show party on Saturday. Bruno Kramm (Das Ich) and Dorian Deveraux (Jesus On Extasy) will get you in the mood for an ecstatic weekend on Friday, and Thenia AF and Marc Urban will turn the night into day on Saturday.

Friday, 23:00 – 05:00 a.m., Disco Hangar // Saturday: 0:00 - 05:00 a.m., Disco Hangar