HELLO COPENHAGEN

@Fælledparken, Copenhagen Ø Show map

Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-18:00 // Free entrance

This weekend Fælledparken will flourish of global awareness, when Fair Fælled hosted by MS ActionAid (Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke) once again strikes a blow for global justice.

To mark the importance of supporting the fight against poverty in the developing countries various artists will fill your ears with pure love. Among others can you hear Slaraffenland, Freja Loeb, Bodebrixen and Hannah Schneider.

In between live sets it would make sense if you choose to go berserk among the many organic goodies.

You can also choose to make a statement and take part of the many debates and ongoing events. For instance, this year Fair Fælled will serve as a platform for the large NGO campaign concerning the 2015 goals (go for the ‘Take Action’ tent).

You can read more about the work of MS ActionAid on www.ms.dk and see the full program (in Danish) for the weekend.

Enghaveparken behind Enghave Plads, Copenhagen V Show map

The annual festival for the celebration of electronic music is about to hit the parks, streets and venues of Copenhagen.

Allthough STRØM is only hosting its fourth edition this year it has evolved each year presenting the city as a dynamic capital when it comes to broadcasting a strong selection within the electronic music scene. Check out the homepage for more info and a full line up.

Here is a brief overview of some of the free or cheap pleasures during the festival:

14 August: Sounds from the Meat Packing District
@Jolene, Flæsketorvet 85 // 17:00-03:00
Go visit Jolene Bar and listen to nice tunes from Ed Davenport (UK/GER) and Danish artists like Waqar, Zzzune, Candy Crack, Christian Alexander, Emil Boserup, Philip Flindt and Kristian.

16 August: Trans Metro Express
@Copenhagen Metro, departure from Vestamager Station // 19:00-21:00
As part of STRØM you can hop on the metro train and experience an audio journey through the city literally speaking.
Enjoy soundscapes from Rumpistol, Eloq, JSL and Maffi. And remember it’s free – all you need is a valid metro ticket.

21 August: REWIND & STRØM Final Party
@TAP-E (the old Carlsberg), Pasteursvej 20, Copenhagen V // 23:00 until late // 80 Dkk
Expect nothing less than a bang of a party when N-Type is dropping by the old Carlsberg. As one of the leading dubstep selectors one might expect him carrying around some serious goodies in his bag containing the latest dubplates. Among others the line up will also include F-One and JJ Louis.

You can follow the walking soundsystem from the concerts in Enghaveparken directly to TAP-E. Otherwise just follow the torches…or the electric flow.

Facebook event (in Danish)

@Copenhagen Police Headquarters, Polititorvet 1, Copenhagen V Show map

20:30-22:00 // Free entrance (or booking for 38 Dkk. + fee)

Usually there is no public access to the police headquarters of Copenhagen but over the next week you get the opportunity to experience the cream of modern contemporary dance, within the precints of the headquarters.

Danish Dance Theatre has created ‘Men in Coats’ for this occasion and will also give you the very first sneak peek of ‘Love Songs’ which will premiere at the Royal Theatre April 2011.

And you can easily expect both strong and powerful dance since the Chinese company Beijing Dance Theater will perform two different works and UK Rambert Dance Company, who is visiting Copenhagen for the first time, will also show some serious dancing skills!

Each of the nine performances accomodate 800 guests, including 124 free-cushion seats and 676 chair seats. So if you want to be sure of an entrance garantee you can book a chair seat for 38 Dkk. + fee at billetnet.dk.

www.danskdanseteater.dk

@ Islands Brygge harbor area, Copenhagen S Show map

day and night // Free of charge

A multiplicity of outdoor activities and experiences awaits you on Kulturhavn – the festival for Copenhagen Harbour and its many opportunities and potentials.

Check out the installation Floating Islands created by different artists. The eight floating islands are inspired by the fairytale of “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and will be illuminated in the evening by fire dance performers.

Hop on of the harbor boats between Islands Brygge and Sydhavnen to get a closer look, which will also take you by the Floating City and Illutron – a collaborative art studio on water.

Check out the many activities in the programme (PDF).

@Cinemateket & Lønporten, Copenhagen K Show map

17:00-01:00 // 65 Dkk

Go celebrate street life and a vibrant urban public space on this evening as part of STRØM. Streets From Around is a one-day film and music festival that will show you how social life, culture and art is created in the streets around the world.

A mixture of world’tronica artists, DJs and VJs as well as some Danish darlings will entertain you all night, both on the street Lønporten and in on the screens of Cinemateket – the cinema of the Danish Film Institute.

Experience among others:

-Checkpoint 303 – French Palestinian DJ/VJ duo
-Mapstation – German electronic artist performing afro-tronica
-Band Ane – Danish electronic artist feat. Aida Nadeem & Simona Abdullah
-Snöleoparden – Danish experimental with guests

Facebook event (in Danish)
www.musicfromaround.dk

@Cph Skatepark, Enghavevej 78, Copenhagen SV Show map

Friday 18:00 – Sunday 01:00 // 100-300 Dkk (depending on pass)

Once again it’s time for the annual celebration of art and music put together in one big lovely package of genuine respect for the artists who dare to challenge.

The Trailerpark festival organized and produced by Artrebels is already known for its charming ability to master the difficult art of balancing between experimental artistic expressions and music and dj features.

So sit tight and enjoy sweetness from Danish artists like Vinnie Who, Fallulah and Chimes & Bells, Prinzhorn Danceschool from UK or German djs like DJ Hell and Krause Duo among others.

With a mixed constellation of both Copenhagener and international artists the Artrebels crew will show you that vibrant and colorful expression has much to say.

Are colors the new black? Decide for yourself during the last weekend of July. We look forward to say hello to all of you!

Buy tickets here

www.trailerparkfestival.com

@ Huset Magstræde, Rådhusstræde 13, Copenhagen K
Live-acts are 30 Dkk. Free entrance to installations and video works

If you are into digital art and music and the use of new media, then visit Re-New to see what potentials and limitations there are in the interaction between man and machine. It is entertaining, fun and weird – just as we like it!

This geeky experimentarium is a niche of art operating in the field between play, art and research. You can meet artists, programmers and djs which have all contributed to the festival.

Live-acts includes names such as Mikkel Meyer and the duo Manzolli and Traldi, who will perform a concert from sensory movements with their hands.

http://re-new.org

@ Grey Hall, Christiania
14:00-24:00 // 60 Dkk, students 30 Dkk, children free

If you are in for some cultural treats, this is the right place to be! Students from creative schools and academies around the country are gathering to break down the boundaries between different art forms. Sounds like something we would like.

You can experience everything from art works and installations to acting, music and other live-performances. Different genres will unfurl and challenge the stereotypical notion of what art can do.

Also, you can just relax your senses and treat yourself with some delicacies from Riccos, Letz Sushi and Gelato Siciliano.

Remember to bring cash!

www.clashfestival.dk

@ Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29f, Copenhagen N
23:30-03:00 // SOLD OUT!!

After the premiere of the new documentary about mega-cities – Cities on Speed – CPH DOX and ‘Music from …Around’ presents Columbian psychedelic cumbia-electronica as well as djs and vjs.

The urban music Bomba Estéreo mixes traditional cumber, bullerengue and champeta with genres such as dub, electronica and hip hop.

Bomba Estéreo will be flanked by 2dvisuals.

Tickets: www.cphdox.dk

www.citiesonspeed.dk

@ Råhuset, Onkel Danny Plads 7, Copenhagen V

Ung Kunst – meaning Young Art – is a six-day festival and exhibition in Råhuset featuring young Danish artists. 40 artists will show painting, photography, installation, video, sculpture, dance etc. Thulebasen will be performing at the opening.

Besides the exhibition, you can and participate in workshops and artist talks.

Ung Kunst is taking place from 23 – 28 October 2009. Yoyo Oyoy is in charge of the music on Sunday.

www.ungkunst09.dk