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A special attraction was the 40 or so membered Shibusashirazu Orchestra from Japan, who Henne had discovein Yokohama.

The ensemble started off their European tour at the Offside Festival, additionally they stayed in the area for 5 days and held concerts, including one at a local school.

Hennen asked for the next festival to take place at a later date, because he was having difficulties with the finances.

Offside 2008 took place from 22nd to 24th of August on Holländer See with Gunter Hampel, Klaus Doldinger, Jazzkantine, Mars Williams, among many other musicians.

The festival was no longer able to continue the following years due to many sponsors dropping out.