When does the musical author reading take place?

The event takes place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7 PM.

Where does the reading take place?

The venue is the Zeughaus at Zeugplatz 4 in 86150 Augsburg.

Who reads from Smartphone - Never Alone Again?

The author Gustl Mair presents his book Smartphone - Never Alone Again? in a musical author reading.

What is the book about?

The book examines the positive and negative aspects of smartphone use, including everyday assistance, social media, intensive use, and the question of loneliness.

Will the reading be musically accompanied?

Yes. The event format combines the author reading with musical elements.

Where can I find more information about the author?

More information about Gustl Mair and his publications is available on the website sonimages.de.

Gustl Mair Reads About Smartphones, Loneliness, and Closeness in the Zeughaus Augsburg

Name: Musical Author Reading "Smartphone - Never Alone Again?"
Start: 2026-11-06T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Zeughaus

When the Smartphone Promises Closeness and Leaves Loneliness Behind

On Friday, November 6, 2026, Gustl Mair connects an author reading and music in the Zeughaus Augsburg for a literary experience about the contradictory role of smartphones in everyday life. Under the title "Smartphone - Never Alone Again?" the event looks at digital habits, social media, and the question of how technical connectivity changes our human interactions.

Between Everyday Assistance and Digital Overwhelm

Gustl Mair's book moves between personal observation, societal reflection, and humorous intensification. The smartphone appears both as a practical everyday assistant and as a source of potential burdens for heavy users. The social dimension of technology is at the center: How much closeness is created by constant availability – and where does loneliness begin?

A Reading with Musical Atmosphere

The musical form expands the lecture into a sensory level. Language, voice, and sound enter into a dialogue and create an intimate reading atmosphere. Mair's approach combines seriousness with cheerful moments and invites reflection on digital communication without sliding into a purely scientific treatise.

Literary Discourse on Our Present

The genre of musical author readings opens a special access to a topic that shapes the everyday lives of nearly all generations. Mair considers the positive and negative aspects of smartphone use and contrasts them with nature as an alternative to constant screen presence. This creates a narrative reflection on media culture, attention, social closeness, and the art of personal storytelling.

The Author Gustl Mair

Gustl Mair, born in 1949, has worked in the international tourism industry, with radio and television stations, and in internet marketing. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance artist. His book "Smartphone - Never Alone Again?" was published in 2026 by BoD - Books on Demand, comprises 116 pages, and combines humorous and serious reflections on smartphone use.

Conclusion: An Evening about Closeness in the Digital Age

Visitors can expect an unusual author encounter where literature, music, and societal discourse come together. Those who wish to understand digital communication not merely as a technical question but as a cultural and human issue will experience an engaging evening with Gustl Mair at the Zeughaus Augsburg.