The weekend of May 5th and 6th, 2023 was all about the Meet the Makers Motorcycle & Fashion Show in Munich. The event, which took place for the third time, once again brought together passionate motorcycle lovers, designers and music fans in the impressive ZENITH Hall on the grounds of Motorworld Munich.
The show featured a variety of custom bikes, vintage motorcycles and new models, presented by renowned motorcycle manufacturers such as Royal Enfield, Triumph Motorcycles and the Berlin festival Pure & Crafted.
The exhibitors also included some of Europe's leading customizers, including 51° Nord, 8Tech Racing, Big Bike Customs, blackbean motorcycles, Diamond Atelier, Gas & Retro, Gas & Oil, German Bike Projekt, Loose Screw, Incerum Customs, Indian Munich, Racing team Moto, Zweiradwerke Rosenheim and many more. They allowed visitors to marvel at their latest creations and pieces and exchange ideas.
A particular attraction was the presentation of the 100-year-old BMW R32, presented by BMW Classic Mark Huggett. This historic machine fascinated visitors and impressively demonstrated the development history of motorcycle construction.
Royal Enfield not only offered free tattoos, but also test rides with Triumph Motorcycles Munich, Black Tea Motorbikes and RGNT, which offered visitors a special opportunity to experience the latest models up close and test them for themselves.
The creatives Nic Nagel from Nagel Motors, Fritz Gottlieb from Speed Cowboy, Viktoria Greiner from Vaim.me and Sir Leder Michel demonstrated their craftsmanship in pinstriping, leather painting and hallmarking.
There was also a lot to discover in terms of fashion and lifestyle. Various makers such as Blue de Gênes, Blundstone, B-rocket, Captain Santors, Dainese, Eudoxie, Fuel Motorcycles, Guns Wear, Hen's Teeth, Mosko Moto, North of Berlin, Shangri-la Heritage, Shoei, The Rokker Company, Thedi Leathers or Trip Machine Compay presented their latest collections and gave insights into future trends and ideas.
The Helleluja and Bulleit Bar, Motoriker Coffee, Mellow Moto and various food trucks provided a small but fine selection of food and drinks to ensure the physical well-being of the visitors. The bourbon shots from Horse with no name were also popular.
For the first time, three Shed Built Bikes also received awards. Private conversions displayed on stage and judged by all makers.
Two live acts provided musical entertainment. On Friday evening, DJ Jörn Biedka made the limbs of visitors and exhibitors fidget and on Saturday the French band Madam rocked the stage and created an unusual atmosphere.
Overall, Meet the Makers Show was once again a very successful event that once again showed how diverse and lively the motorcycle world is. We are already looking forward to the next festival and hope to be able to welcome many lifestyle enthusiasts, fashion lovers and music fans again. We are already looking forward to 2024.
Photos by Amelie Mesecke, video commissioned by Motomigos and copyright by Bad and Bold.
