Overmatter: Drupa rap

A year from now Drupa 2020 will be in its home stretch and while most manufacturers are keeping tight-lipped about their plans for the Messe Dusseldorf spectacle, excitement is nonetheless quickly ramping up.

Among the many well-worn traditions that seasoned Drupa veterans are already feverishly anticipating include the Altstadt, Dusseldorf’s bustling old town.

Propping up the area’s bars and restaurants after a busy day traipsing the halls is all part of the authentic Drupa experience and, as such, it was no surprise to see it scooping up 40% of the vote in our latest poll, which asked readers what they were most interested in seeing at the show.

And then there is the legendary Drupa song to look forward to. 2020’s likely epic is reportedly already in the works, but exactly what form is it likely to take?

Members of the ‘Cult of Drupa Songs’ Facebook group have suggested genres ranging from rap through to bluegrass. And while either would undoubtedly be a game-changer, Overmatter is hoping for pure-pop-with-a-capital-P.