Friends,

We are afraid we have not so good news for you. As you may know, the Wunderland has new owners and they have now presented their ideas. These are so far removed from our reality that we have not managed to reach an agreement. Put simply, the Wunderland no longer needs us, nor the Meltdown.

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For all of us, this big international reunion at the start of the scooter season is over now. But this should be no place for gloom, but for gratitude – after all, we had ten good years.

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We’d like to say thanks for the loyalty and support from all our guests and also the exhibitors at the Trade & Custom Show. And, of course, for the invaluable help and tireless efforts of all those involved: First and foremost, the Spirit of 84 Scooterists crew, i.e. the organisational team, the DJs, and the security.

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A big thank you also goes to all the staff, the SecYou security and the former management of Wunderland. We know you loved us and the event and did everything you could for us despite all the difficulties and chronic understaffing. Thank you very much!

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We are sure some questions will crop up in the aftermath. We'd like to answer the most crucial one now: Will there be a replacement event for Meltdown?

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We simply can’t say yet, but we feel inclined to do something. It would most likely be a different, smaller event. What we can say is that we would keep the Meltdown date – but definitely not next year. So, keep an eye out on February 6-8, 2026.

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See you around!

 

Marcus & Mareike

Spirit of 84 Scooterists