Westbam
Co-founded the Low Spirit label and the Mayday rave, and played every Berlin Love Parade from 1989 to 2008. Techno Airlines lists Westbam on 3 festival lineups, including Havelbeats Festival, Nature One and The Great Beyond.
- Festivals
- 3
- Playlists
- 2
Westbam: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Maximilian Lenz
- Born
- March 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birthplace
- Münster, Germany
- Nationality
- German
- Based in
- Berlin, Germany
- Genres
- Techno, Electro, Breakbeat
- Labels
- Low Spirit (founder)
- Active since
- 1983
Essential tracks
- The Roof Is on Fire1990
- Celebration Generation1993
- Wizards of the Sonic1994
- Hard Times1997
- Sunshine (with Dr. Motte)1997
Past festival appearances
Where Westbam has played
Havelbeats Festival (Postdam, Germany) 2026
Nature One (Kastellaun, Germany) 2025
The Great Beyond (Franklin, MN, USA) 2025
Related Playlists
Curated playlists featuring Westbam
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Westbam
Where is Westbam from?
Westbam is from Münster, Germany. Today Westbam is based in Berlin, Germany.
How old is Westbam?
Westbam is 61 years old, born on March 4, 1965.
What is Westbam's real name?
Westbam's real name is Maximilian Lenz.
What kind of music does Westbam play?
Westbam plays techno, electro and breakbeat.
Does Westbam have a record label?
Yes. Westbam founded Low Spirit.
What are Westbam's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "The Roof Is on Fire" (1990), "Celebration Generation" (1993) and "Wizards of the Sonic" (1994).
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