Programme
Copenhagen
August 15th–21st www.stromcph.dk
Hugs and love goes out to the musical curators of Strøm’s Enghaveparken line-up: Pernille Krog Mogensen, Thomas Knak, Georg Rasmussen, Rosa Lux, Rasmus Schack and Linus Ellesøe. Thank you to ROSA, Amager Bio, Danmarks Radio, Vega, Wonderful Copenhagen, Kim Khan, Dark Matters, Arkitekturministeriet, Jannick S. Larsen, Fergus Murphy and Tony Nwachukwu. Finally, a heartfelt and massive THANK YOU SO MUCH to our partners and sponsors.
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Welcome to the fifth edition of Strøm We have been looking forward to presenting one of Scandinavia’s biggest events dedicated to electronic music, where several venues in one magic week of August will be presenting the very best from the electronic scene. This year Strøm presents one of its most versatile programmes to date, ranging from the biggest stars to aspiring new talents, including our specially selected group of 1st Hit Wonders. This year’s artists will be performing all over Copenhagen and the Capital Region, from the suburb of Albertslund to the beautiful surroundings of Enghaveparken, taking you on a week long journey through the many genres of electronic music. At Strøm we are also proud to introduce a completely new concept to the festial; electronic music master classes and workshops. With these we will be taking you behind the scene with a unique opportunity to interact with some of the most skilled and talented artist - both international and local. Enjoy, Strøm
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WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES
For the very first time Strøm introduces workshops and master classes centered around different aspects of electronic music. Reflecting both lectures in the history of electronic music and methods of producing and refining music, the master classes and workshops aim to bring you behind the creative processes of the production of electronic music in all its forms. All master classes and workshops are free to participate in and are presented in collaboration with Strøm, Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA), KODA and Culture Box.
STRØM EVENTS
Since the beginning of the festival it has been a virtue for Strøm present its audience with concerts and events at alternative venues throughout Copenhagen. This year the Strøm Events will take place all over Copenhagen, from the Copenhagen Metro to Amager’s incineration plant (Amagerforbrændingen), and even outside Copenhagen in the cities of Helsingør, Hillerød and Albertslund
STRØM IN ENGHAVEPARKEN
On Friday August 19th and Saturday August 20th the green surroundings of Enghaveparken in Copenhagen will be transformed into a venue presenting two days of open-air electronic concerts that are free to attend. The line-up is as always thrilling and shows just how varied the electronic music genre has become. Concerts are curated by the lovely people of Pernille Krog Mogensen, Thomas Knak, Linue Ellesøe, Rasmus Schack, Georg Rasmussen and Rosa Lux.
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Copenhagen is buzzing with terrific music events in the week of Strøm. For those of you who crave electronic music 24/7 these selected events will surely satisfy your needs.
MORE INFO AT WWW.STROMCPH.DK
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Monday August 15th MASTER CLASS: BJØRN SVIN, TROELS ABRAHAMSEN AND TOMAS BARFOD Time: 16:00 - 19:00
STRØM OPENING RECEPTION Time: 19:00 - 21:00
LYS//LYD: STRØM OPENING CONCERT Time: 21:00 - 22:30
In two master classes, in the company of three of Denmark’s finest producers, Bjørn Svin, Troels Abrahamsen and Tomas Barfod, Strøm start this year’s master classes focusing on how to compose and distribute electronic music, and the importance of artist collaborations and live performances. Both master classes will be held in Danish. Line-up: Bjørn Svin, Troels Abrahamsen, Tomas Barfod Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
Together with a selection of Strøm’s curators, Cocktail Box hosts Strøm’s opening reception. Come get a taste of the music experiences the Strøm week will bring. Line-up: Linus E, Pernille, Thomas Knak, Schack Place: Cocktail Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
For Strøm’s opening concert, composers Jacob Eriksen and Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen, light designer Jakob Kvist Hansen and twenty-four musicians of the Musicology department of the University of Copenhagen will temporarily transform the beautiful building of Musikvidenskab into one big musical and visual playground. Additionally, the concert will feature an opening set by one of the most prolific electronic producers of Denmark, Bjørn Svin. Line-up: Jacob Eriksen, Svend Hvidtfelt Nielsen, Jakob Kvist Hansen and more, Bjørn Svin Place: Musikvidenskab, Klerkegade 2, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
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Tu e s d a y WORKSHOP: MUSIC PRODUCTION Time: 12:00 - 16:00
Strøm presents the first of three afternoons of electronic music production workshops with talks, hands-on experience and interactive tutorials - featuring your music. Hosted by world-renowned, London-based producer and remixer Tony Nwachukwu of Attica Blues (UK) and international guests, the three workshops aim to help you refine and rethink your own music productions, whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out. Bring your own music for a quick fine tuning with the possibility of having your tunes featured at the CDR event at Culture Box this evening. The workshop will be held in English.. Line-up: Tony Nwachukwu (UK) and guests Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
Focusing on the use of samples in electronic music, KODA (The Danish Copyright Society) hosts MASTER CLASS: CAN I SAMPLE THIS? a master class on copyright and related issues. This is followed by a master class by worldTime: 16:00 - 19:00
renowned London-based producer and remixer Tony Nwachukwu of Attica Blues (UK). For this master class, Nwachukwu will introduce his club concept of CDR. With a residency at the famous London club of Plastic People, CDR is a night of ideas and tracks in the making, and will later this night host its very first event in Copenhagen at Culture Box. During Strøm, Nwachukwu will focus on Danish talent, establishing a Copenhagen base at which you and fellow producers can try out and share musical ideas and tracks in the making. The KODA master class will be held in Danish, the Tony Nwachukwu master class will be held in English. Line-up: KODA, Tony Nwachukwu (UK) and guests Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
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August 16th SOUNDS FROM AROUND Time: 18:00 - 22:00
TRANS METRO EXPRESS Time: 19:00 - 21:00
TRINITATIS NIGHT CHURCH Time: 20:00 - 22:30
CDR
Time: 20:00 - 02:00
Sounds from Around, presented by Snyk and Womex, is an open air chill out-event that will bring you a clash of avantgarde electronica, breakbeats, dub and world music, creating foreign but yet welcoming and inspiring soundscapes. Line-up: Rough Americana ft. Mutamassik (EG/US) and Morgan Craft (US), DJ Rupture (UK), Bjørn Svin - Arabic Session Place: Nørrebroparken by Jagtvej, Copenhagen N Cost: Free
With unique compositions by Danish electronic artists Beastie Respond, Spelling Bee, Hvad and Kenton Slash Demon, Trans Metro Express will take you on an electronic journey through Copenhagen performed live in a metro train. Line-up: Beastie Respond, Spelling Bee (Nabo and Aslope), Hvad, Kenton Slash Demon Place: Vestamager Station, Ørestads Boulevard 99, Copenhagen S Cost: Free
With a broad spectrum of the latest electronic music, Trinitatis Church in central Copenhagen hosts a musical service in co-operation with Strøm, combining traditional communion with experimental electronica. Line-up: Mai Ane Pil, Home Surgery, Stan & Stacy, Akiri, FCAN Place: Trinitatis Kirke, Landemærket 2, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
CDR is a club night and platform for the development of new music, collaborations and networks. For the past few years it has had its residency at the famous London club of Plastic People, and in collaboration with Strøm and Culture Box it will host its very first event on Danish ground. Throughout the night, all the tracks collected earlier at the workshop will get their playtime, only interrupted by the night’s hosts Tony Nwachukwu (UK) and Mamiko Motto (UK). Line-up: Tony Nwachukwu (UK), Mamiko Motto (UK) and guests Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
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Wednesday WORKSHOP: MUSIC PRODUCTION Time: 12:00 - 16:00
Strøm presents the second of three afternoons of electronic music production workshops with talks, hands-on experience and interactive tutorials - featuring your music. Hosted by worldrenowned, London-based producer and remixer Tony Nwachukwu of Attica Blues (UK) and international guests, the three workshops aim to help you refine and rethink your own music productions, whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out. Drop by and bring your own music. Guests: Mike Slott (UK) and Ras G (UK). The workshops will be held in English. Line-up: Tony Nwachukwu (UK), Mike Slott (UK), Ras G (UK) Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
MASTER CLASS: DUB ME CRAZY!
Combining storytelling with classic Q/A, legendary bass music producer Mad Professor (UK) will host this year’s most dub-infected master class, followed by a master class with legendary DJ Rupture (US), recognized for his mixes of dub and global inspirations. Both master classes will be held in English. Line-up: Mad Professor (UK), DJ Rupture (UK) Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54A, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
RALF CHRISTENSEN: DET ELEKTRONISKE STAMTRÆ
Ralf Christensen, music editor of Danish newspaper Information and host of the radio show Album on Danish Broadcast P6 Beat, travels in images and sounds, in high speed through the electronic music history. From the first scratchy recordings to the most recent breakthroughs in the outmost digital frontline. The seminar will be held in Danish. Line-up: Ralf Christensen Place: Københavns Hovedbibliotek, Krystalgade 15, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Time: 17:00 - 18:30
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August 17th REWIND: A DAY OF BASS Time: 15:00 - 22:00
Expect bass music in all shapes and sizes, when Rewind presents a day in company with some of Copenhagen’s most talented new artists. Line-up: Don Skeleton, BIZ, Albert, Anthm, Beastie Respond, Pharmacist, Eloq, Kewlio, Rewind DJ-Team Place: Folkets Park, Stengade 50, Copenhagen N Cost: Free
MAHLER REMIXED: AN AMBIENT EVENING
Marking the centennial of Gustav Mahler’s death, producer and musician Henrik Marstal and singer Hannah Schneider will bring Mahler’s works into a contemporary, sonic universe remixed live on stage in Church. The church floor will be filled with mattresses, pillows and blankets, creating a relaxed environment. Line-up: Starchild #2 ft. Hannah Schneider Place: Brorsons Kirke, Rantzausgade 49, Copenhagen N Cost: Free
ALL CITY SHOWCASE
Sound Escape, along with Red Bull Music Academy and Strøm, presents a line-up consisting of nothing but electronic power moves during a showcase of the Irish record All City Records. This is the first of two showcases. Line-up: Mike Slott (UK), Ras G (UK), Baba Thelonios, Kriswontwo w/ band Place: Christianshavns Beboerhus, Dronningensgade, Copenhagen K Cost: 60 DKK or 100 DKK for both days
Time: 19:30 - 22.30
Time: 21:00
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Thursday WORKSHOP: MUSIC PRODUCTION
Strøm presents the third of three afternoons of electronic music production workshops with talks, hands-on experience and interactive tutorials - featuring your music. Hosted by world-renowned, London-based producer and remixer Tony Nwachukwu of Attica Blues (UK) and international guests, the three workshops aim to help you refine and rethink your own music productions, whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out. Drop by and bring your own music. Guests: Onra (FR) and Om Unit (UK). The workshops will be held in English. Line-up: Tony Nwachukwu (UK), Onra (FR), Om Unit (UK) Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
MASTER CLASS
Thomas Fehlmann (DE) of The Orb has played an active role in electronic music since the early 80s. For this master class he will be the centre of an eksklusive Q/A, followed by a talk with DJ and producer Mutamassik (EG/US), who blends African-Arab sound sources with electronic beats. Both master classes will be held in English. Line-up: Thomas Fehlmann (DE), Mutamassik (EG/US) Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: Free
MAD PROFESSOR
Mad Professor (UK), godfather of modern bass music, join forces with his son, Joe Ariwa (UK), for an outdoors dub music extravaganza. Their legendary Electronic Dub Show is presented by HLR, Mid Week Brakes, Buto, KPH Volume and Strøm. Line-up: Mad Professor (UK) ft. Joe Ariwa (UK), Maffi ft. JG, TopGunn and Klumpen, Rootsman Hi-Fi, Low Pressure ft. Stine Kinck & Barbara Moleko Place: Enghavevej 80, Copenhagen SV (in the yard between Street Mekka, KPH and Copenhagen Skatepark) Cost: Free
TRASHFORMATION: FROM WASTE TO STRØM
Accompanied by visuals, DJ’s and bands, TRASHformation will create an innovative night of electronic adventures in the abyss of Amager’s incineration plant, (Amagerforbrændingen). The TRASHformation ends with a spectacular party at the shores of Copenhagen Cable Park.
Time: 12:00 - 16:00
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Time: 19:00 - 03:00
ALL CITY SHOWCASE Time: 21:00
Line-up: Lyhne/Foss, 180° Virvar, Mosekonen Brygger Place: Amagerforbrændingen, Kraftværksvej 31, Copenhagen S (entrance at Vejestationen) Cost: Free Sound Escape, along with Red Bull Music Academy and Strøm, presents a line-up consisting of nothing but electronic power moves during a showcase of the Irish record All City Records. This is the second of two showcases. Line-up: Om Unit (UK), Onra & Buddy Sativa (FR), Eloq, Danaet of Tall Prawn Place: Christianshavns Beboerhus, Dronningensgade, Copenhagen K Cost: 60 DKK or 100 DKK for both days
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August 18th 2620 GRIME
Strøm sets foot in the Copenhagen surburb of Albertslund, featuring a strong gathering of the new breed of Danish grime artists as well as several local artists. Line-up: Kesi, Benny Jamz, Stanley Most, Kidd, Skør Mand, Gilli, Hvad (Albertslund Terror Korps), DJ Oh Boy (B.O.C), Intelligent Pushing, Fugleskarn Place: Forbrændingen, Vognporten 11, Albertslund Cost: 40 DKK
ELECTRIC SESSION III
In collaboration with Strøm, Vega hosts the third Electric Session, celebrating new electronic music. Line-up: Battlekat (live), Eloq (live), Posh & Ginger, Ryom Place: Ideal Bar, Enghavevej 40, Copenhagen V Cost: 50 DKK
JUICE
One of Nørrebro’s greatest night clubs presents a night of UK and local bass music. Line-up: Heatwave (UK), Benjamin Damage (UK), Slum’n’Bass, Poul Plade, Morden One Place: Stengade, Stengade 18, Copenhagen N Cost: 50 DKK
DANIEL MILLER & THOMAS FEHLMANN
The legend behind Mute Records, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, and many others Daniel Miller, unite with electronic music pioneer Thomas Fehlmann of the Orb for a unique clubbing experience. Line-up: Daniel Miller (UK), Thomas Fehlmann (live) (DE), Finn Of Tomland (Culture Box/SE), Morten Kamper, Gerth På Vinyl, Duch Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: 150 DKK in the door or 120 DKK in presale
ENDLESS VS. VEKTOR
Once again Endless and Vektor sets the perfect frame for a terrific night of electronic music at Dunkel. Line-up: Rumpistol (live), Ctrls, Asmus Odsat, Psimono, Patrick Steen, Cordes, Tennis Place: Dunkel, Vester Voldgade 10, Copenhagen V Cost: Free
HUSSY
Nørrebro’s dirtiest thursday club presents a spectacular night of music from every corner of the world. Line-up: Gazelle (ZA), Hiroaki Oba (JP), Vlad Caia (NO), Djuma Soundsystem (NO), Resident DJ’s Place: Rust, Guldbergsgade 8, Copenhagen N Cost: 60 DKK
Time: 21:00 - 00:30
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Friday August 19th STRØM IN ENGHAVEPARKEN
The lovely green surroundings of Enghaveparken in Copenhagen are transformed into the central spot for two days of free open-air electronic concerts, shows and DJ sets. Line-up: Ben Westbeech (UK), The Orb (UK), Lone (UK), Jatoma (DK), Brandt Brauer Frick (DE), Girl Unit & MC Crazy D (UK), Egyptrixx (UK) 1st Hit Wonders: Henrik Kofoed (DK), Rumle (DK), Svensker (DK), Kúra (IS) VJ’s: Dark Matters (DK), Obscura (DK), Voodoo Tusch (DK), Øbro (DK) Place: Enghaveparken, Enghavevej, Copenhagen Cost: Free
BASSTARD: STRØM I ELVÆRKET
With the biggest soundsystem in all of Helsingør, this evening will take you from house to dubstep, and all the subgenres in between, giving you a new perspective on electronic music in the suburb. Line-up: JSL aka RUF, Albert, Morten Bruhn, Søvnløs, Kilimanjaro Place: Elværket, Rosenkildestien 3, Helsingør (Elsinore) Cost: 40 DKK
REWIND: A NIGHT OF BASS
Rewind and Strøm invites you to this year’s biggest bass clash, at which Dublifters and BOKS in an epic sound clash will battle for the audience’s favour, followed by a DJ set by Bristol-based dubstep producer Mensah. Line-up: Mensah (UK), Dublifters vs. BOKS, Wobble Squad, Skank Sound Place: KB18, Kødboderne 18, Copenhagen V Cost: 70 DKK
OTTOMAN & HEST/PONY
Two of Dunkel’s most forward-thinking promoters join forces in an adventurous night at Dunkel. Line-up: Untold (UK), Rockwell (UK), Beastie Respond, Psimono Place: Dunkel, Vester Voldgade 10, Copenhagen K Cost: 40 DKK
LE SOCIAL
Together with Vega Nightclub, Le Social hosts a unique combination of the finest techno and dubstep. Line-up: Actress (UK), 2562 (NL), Revealomatic, JB, JKamata, JSL, Mads Schmidt, Emil Lange Place: Vega Natklub, Enghavevej 40, Copenhagen V Cost: 80 DKK
BULK#1
Brussels in the house! Belgian techno man Peter Van Hoesen mixes it up at Culture Box. Line-up: Peter van Hoesen (BE), Northern Structures (live), Form Phases, Asmus Odsat, Mads Rehl, Undr P Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54A, Copenhagen K Cost: 60 DKK
16:00 - 24:00 Find the time schedule on page 15.
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Saturday August 20th STRØM IN ENGHAVEPARKEN
The lovely green surroundings of Enghaveparken in Copenhagen are transformed into the central spot for two days of free open-air electronic concerts, shows and DJ sets. Line-up: Pional (ES), Ghostpoet (UK), Fulgeance (FR), Space Dimension Controller (UK), Djuma Soundsystem (NO), Guido & Gemmy ft. Shadz (UK), Andy C & MC GQ (UK) 1st Hit Wonders: Paxton Fettel (DK), Zack Christ (DK), Averos (DK), Frederik Olufsen (DK). VJ’s: Dark Matters (DK), Anders Lindberg (DK), Kobe (DK), Worsøe (DK) Place: Enghaveparken, Enghavevej, Copenhagen Cost: Free
STØJ
Held in the centre of Hillerød, Støj and Strøm presents a full day of electronic music, with a wide range of Danish and international artists including Norwegian artists Ole Torjus and Peder Simonsen. Line-up: Messy Mass, Vibeke Falden, Hyldgaarden, Casmos, Ole Torjus (NO), Himstregims, Peder Simonsen (NO) Place: Klaverfabrikken/Truckhallen, Fredensvej 12a, Hillerød Cost: 30 DKK
APHEX TWIN
The last and without a doubt biggest electronic party of Strøm will take place in TAP1’s raw facilities on the Carlsberg brewery grounds, as HLR, Volcano and Strøm proudly presents legendary Aphex Twin (UK). Line-up: Aphex Twin (UK), Hvad, Bjørn Svin Place: TAP1, Ny Carlsberg Vej 91, Copenhagen V Cost: 295 DKK + fee
16:00 - 24:00 Find the time schedule on page 15.
Time: 15:00 - 01:00
Time: 23:00 - 05:00
SVEDHYTTEN & LE SOCIAL
A selection of Copenhagen’s finest DJ’s will play together at Vega Nightclub. Line-up: Mike Sheridan, Jean von Baden, Nicholas Kawamura, Flip, Pelle, Kim Kemi, Lou Van, David Garset, Nam Nam, Waqar Place: Vega Natklub, Enghavevej 40, Copenhagen V Cost: 60 DKK
CHEZ SAVI
Daniel Savi will hosts a night of great electronic music in the dark surroundings of Dunkel. Line-up: DJ QU (US), 2400 Operator, Mathias Mesteño Place: Dunkel, Vester Voldgade 10, Copenhagen K Cost: 40 DKK
WHAT HAPPENS
Copenhagen’s finest house club is back, presented by Tim Andresen with special guest Chris Rawles! Line-up: Chris Rawles (UK), Tim Andresen, Chris Minus, Buggen & Zinkernagel Place: Culture Box, Kronprinsessegade 54, Copenhagen K Cost: 80 DKK
Time: 23:00 - 05:00
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Sunday August 21st STILLE STRØM 15:00 - 17:00
Denmark’s only alternative chart, based exclusively on listener’s choice, Det Elektriske Barometer, hosts the last festival chill event with a number of the newest Danish talents at Ofelia Beach. Line-up: Soffie Viemose, The New Spring, Solhorn feat. Krogsbøl Place: Ofelia Beach, Sankt Annæ Plads 36, Copenhagen Cost: Free
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Resident DJs (Thomas Knak)
Brandt Brauer Frick (GER), VJ Voodoo Tusch
Resident DJs (Linus E)
Girl Unit & MC Crazy D (UK), VJ Øbro
Egyptrixx (CAN), VJ Dark Matters
19.00 - 20.00
20.00 - 21.00
21.00 - 22.00
22.00 - 23.00
23.00 - 24.00
GRASS
Jatoma (DK)
Lone (UK)
Ghostpoet (UK), VJ Anders Lindberg
Resident DJs (Pernille)
Space Dimension Controller (UK), VJ Dark Matters
Resident DJs (Schack)
Guido & Gemmy & Shadz (UK), VJ Christoffer Worsøe
Andy C & MC GQ (UK), VJ Kobe
19.00 - 20.00
20.00 - 21.00
21.00 - 22.00
22.00 - 23.00
23.00 - 24.00
Djuma Soundsystem (NO)
Fulgeance (FR)
Pional (ES)
17.00 - 18.00
18.00 - 19.00
1st Hit Wonders: Paxton Fettel, Zack Christ, Averos, Frederik Olufsen
16.00 - 17.00
ASPHALT
Saturday August 20th
The Orb (UK)
Ben Westbeech (UK)
17.00 - 18.00
18.00 - 19.00
1st Hit Wonders: Henrik Kofoed, Rumle, Svensker, Kúra (ISL)
GRASS
16.00 - 17.00
ASPHALT
Friday August 19th
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